Re: Input delay and game lagging(after the first half) PC

Platform: PC Gamertag / Username: realriad00 Timestamp: GMT +1 Region: Algeria ISP: Algerie Telecom Connection Type: Wired

Issue Summary:

I'm experiencing severe gameplay delays and slow-motion effects in all online modes of EA FC 26, especially in Division Rivals. The game feels completely unplayable online.

Offline modes (like Kick-Off) run perfectly smooth with stable frametimes, confirming that my hardware is not the problem. However, during online matches, there's a noticeable ~2-second input delay, and the gameplay feels sluggish and unresponsive.

Additional symptoms:

• I can sometimes hear menu navigation sounds playing in the background while in-game, even though no menu is visible.
• The issue temporarily disappears when I pause the game.
• It becomes significantly worse during set pieces (corners, free kicks, etc.).

My system performance remains stable during these issues: no FPS drops, consistent frametimes, and CPU usage stays between 88-96% with no spikes. Network-wise, my ping is 38-42 ms with low jitter, and bufferbloat tests show an A rating, though there are occasional latency spikes.

This strongly suggests a server synchronization or real-time simulation problem rather than a local hardware or rendering issue. The problem only occurs in online modes.

I have already tried:

• Using a wired Ethernet connection
• Optimizing system performance and game settings
• Verifying stable frametimes

Unfortunately, the issue persists. Videos and DxDiag report are attached.

Please help as soon as possible — I haven’t been able to play the game at all since purchasing it.