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yassen-reda
Seasoned Novice
25 days ago
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Second half lag and fps drops

It has been 7 months since FC 26 was released, and the second half lag and MASSIVE fps drops hasn't been fixed.

The problem also happens when I restart a match or finish a match.

The game ISNOT playable at all. I don't even remember the last time I played a complete match.

An issue like this should have been fixed since the release day.

EA, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

  • yassen-reda's avatar
    yassen-reda
    14 days ago

    Dude, I found the solution on reddit.

    Once the horrible lag starts, press WIN on your keyboard to minimize the game, then run another game and wait until the main menu launches (or start playing for a minute for better results).

    After this, close the other game, and go back to FC 26 again. That's how it worked for me.

    The game won't lag again, until you restart it

    Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/EASportsFC/comments/1o0ni7l/fix_ea_fc_2526_massive_fps_drop_after_halftime/

7 Replies

  • Don't buy the next game and maybe they'll consider hiring capable people who can fix a bug and optimize the game. The game is unplayable for many of us

  • I am convinced EA is a research company, and their last research project is to see how much they can screw up a community and still sell copies. This is a company 100% comprised of morons, not exception.

  • Tanaphonko's avatar
    Tanaphonko
    Rising Newcomer
    25 days ago

    Hello EA Team,

    I am experiencing a consistent performance issue in EA Sports FC 26 on PC.

    During gameplay, the game runs smoothly with stable FPS. However, every time there is a half-time break or scene transition (cutscenes, replays, stadium reload), the frame rate drops significantly and causes noticeable stuttering.

    System Specs:

    • CPU: Intel Core i5
    • GPU: RTX 3050 Laptop
    • RAM: 16GB
    • Storage: (SSD/HDD – please specify)

    Troubleshooting already attempted:

    • Updated GPU drivers
    • Lowered graphics settings
    • Disabled replay and cutscenes
    • Reinstalled the game

    Despite all of this, the issue persists.

    This appears to be related to scene loading or frame pacing during transitions rather than general performance.

    Please investigate and optimize performance for PC, especially during half-time and cutscenes.

  • yassen-reda's avatar
    yassen-reda
    Seasoned Novice
    20 days ago

    I gave up. They won't fix it

    Don't waste your time and effort on a piece of junk like this.

    Man, it has been more than 7 months and nothing has changed.

    The problem exists in the core of Frostbite engine and it looks like we will have the same issue until FC 27 is released.

  • yassen-reda's avatar
    yassen-reda
    Seasoned Novice
    14 days ago

    Dude, I found the solution on reddit.

    Once the horrible lag starts, press WIN on your keyboard to minimize the game, then run another game and wait until the main menu launches (or start playing for a minute for better results).

    After this, close the other game, and go back to FC 26 again. That's how it worked for me.

    The game won't lag again, until you restart it

    Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/EASportsFC/comments/1o0ni7l/fix_ea_fc_2526_massive_fps_drop_after_halftime/

  • imDepressedAF's avatar
    imDepressedAF
    Seasoned Novice
    13 days ago

    Apparently it works, the game still stuttering, but at least I can play at optimal fps. This year's game is a total failure in terms of optimization. I won't buy the next one. Anyway, thank you brother, you helped me more than those who should have.

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