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5 years ago

Alt tabbing mid-game and going back to the game causes packet loss

Product: Apex Legends
Platform:Steam-PC
Please specify your platform model. PC
AMD or Nvidia Model Number Nvidia geforce 11gb 1080ti
Enter RAM memory size in GB 16gb
What is your gamertag/PSN ID/EA Account name? goatdad4liam
Please provide your squad mates' gamertag/PSN ID/EA Account name if possible.
Are you using any software with an overlay? No
Which Legend were you playing (if applicable)?
Which Legends were your squad mates using (if applicable)?
Where did the issue occur? In a match
Which part of the map or menu were you in? If you don't remember the exact name, please describe the area or what you were trying to do in the menu. Everywhere
What were you doing when the issue occurred? E.g. respawning a squad mate at a beacon, using an ability, a squad mate left the game. Alt tab to check browser and went back to the game
Did your squad mates also experience the issue? No
How many matches had you played in a row before the issue occurred? I can reproduce this every time i alt tab
When did this happen? (dd.mm.yy hh:mm)
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
How severe is your issue? Major impacts to gameplay
What happens when the bug occurs? The game shows packet loss icon and for the whole duration of the game I play with huge packet loss, enemies and team mates are skipping full 2-3 meters and its completely unplayable. Also trying to leave the game it gets me stuck and i need to close the game with alt f4 and restart it gain.
What should be happening instead? Not lose packets for no apparent reason.
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Just alt tab, do whatever and come back in the game (while match is on) I can reproduce this 100% everytime. My internet connection is perfect at this given time.

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