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8 years ago

Need For Speed: Payback (PC) Lag / Freezing (Is it Just Me)

Hi Guys, Firstly, I would like to thank the Need For Speed team for delivering a great game. I saw the gameplay videos on YouTube and I was impressed at what I saw. Unfortunately, when I tried playi...

WestEnd545

8 years ago

I had this issue on the Xbox, so I don't know if this will fix your problem, but the freeze bug seems to origin from a connectivity issue.

Meaning, when you disconnect your internetcable/ turn off wifi, then the freezing of your game should stop.

A negative side effect is that you won't be able to open shipments, since they're online only.

racko92
8 years ago
A new patch was released today fixed my stuttering. Its about 5gb
- koeks525
  8 years ago
  This patch is for PC? I haven't noticed any patch updates on my side for PC. Has EA put out notes on the latest patch?
  - racko92
    8 years ago
    Yes it updates through origin. The patch fixes progression system and improves performance. It is listed on paybacks official page
- CKRACKER2134
  8 years ago
  can you pls link it here? i cant find it! ☹️
  - racko92
    8 years ago
    The game updates automaticaly through origin, there isnt a standalone patch file at least not that i know of
- CKRACKER2134
  8 years ago
  Where can I download it? 🙂 Also have this damn problem
  - koeks525
    8 years ago
    I give up with this game. 3 patches and the lagging and stuttering is still present. I close all my applications when opening NFS Payback, I still get lag.