Performance Issues
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PSA: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Has Day-One Issues On PC
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has launched with significant performance issues on PC, including frame rate drops and stuttering, which were present during its open beta. Players are also reporting that the game does not launch on Steam Deck. Arc System Works has released a day-one patch addressing some PC performance optimizations and other fixes, with a roadmap for upcoming DLC also revealed.
Square Enix says it's testing a fix for one big issue with Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2 as fans generally…
Square Enix is testing a fix for long load times in Final Fantasy 14 on the Nintendo Switch, a problem that occurs when many characters are present. Players have reported the Switch version is a significant upgrade over the Steam Deck, praising its display despite the loading issue. The company has optimized data loading processes to address the problem.
Square Enix details loading times issue with Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix has identified a loading time issue with the Nintendo Switch version of Final Fantasy 14, where loading can take longer than usual when entering content areas with many characters. The company plans to release an update to improve optimization and address the problem.
A new Path of Exile 2 patch finally fixes the frustrating freezes that have plagued players since day one
Grinding Gear Games has released a patch for Path of Exile 2 that, in conjunction with a new Nvidia driver, aims to resolve persistent crashes and freezes related to shader loading. Game Director Jonathan Rogers explained that the issue, which primarily affected Nvidia users on newer drivers, took over a year and a half to diagnose and fix due to difficulties in reproduction and initial lack of support from Nvidia.
Marvel Tōkon devs vow to fix performance issues for launch day next week: 'To our PC players, message…
Developer Arc System Works has vowed to address performance issues plaguing the PC version of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls ahead of its August 6 launch. Following a beta that revealed stuttering and high CPU usage, the team is implementing fixes for day-one release, including improvements to shader compilation and streaming compatibility.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
The developer of Marvel Tōkon has apologized to PC players for performance issues encountered during the game's beta phase. This apology comes just one week before the game's official launch.
Marvel Tōkon's developer has apologised to PC players for the beta's performance issues, with only a week…
Developer Arc System Works has apologized to PC players for the performance issues experienced during the Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls beta. The team is actively investigating and working on fixes for the stuttering and optimization problems that plagued the PC version. Despite these issues, the beta achieved a peak of over 33,000 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing the betas for Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Team is “Actively Investigating” PC Gameplay and Performance Issues
Developer Arc System Works is actively investigating gameplay and performance issues affecting the PC version of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls following its open beta. While the PlayStation version saw a strong response, PC players experienced problems like a lack of input buffering and general performance degradation. The company has acknowledged the issues and is working on a fix, with updates to follow.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta beaten and bashed by PC performance issues, Arc System Works "apologise for the impact this has had on your experience"
The open beta for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls experienced significant performance issues on PC, leading Arc System Works to issue an apology and investigate fixes. The developers acknowledged the problems on social media and provided community-suggested troubleshooting steps while working on official solutions ahead of the game's August 6th release.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls apologises for poor PC performance, promises fixes
Developer Arc System Works has acknowledged significant performance issues with the PC version of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, including poor optimization, long load times, and laggy online play. The company has promised to actively investigate and implement fixes before the game's August 7th, 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls dev apologises for PC "gameplay and performance issues"
Developer Arc System Works has apologized for significant gameplay and performance issues affecting the PC version of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls during its open beta. Players have reported problems with optimization, settings, and input buffering, prompting the studio to investigate and work on fixes. The game is scheduled for release on PC and PlayStation 5 on August 6, 2026, with a controversial PlayStation Network linking requirement.
Unbeatable delayed on Nintendo Switch 2, statement shared
The release of Unbeatable on Nintendo Switch 2 has been delayed due to performance issues. Developer D-Cell stated that the game is not running at a satisfactory frame rate, detracting from the experience. A new release date has not yet been announced, but the team is working to improve performance.
Marvel Rivals players are airing their frustrations over Season 9's excessive "visual clutter" and other issues making it difficult to enjoy
Players of Marvel Rivals are expressing significant frustration with Season 9, citing excessive visual clutter from character abilities that hinders gameplay readability and causes performance issues. Concerns also include team-up synergies and overall game balance, leading to a 'Mixed' review rating on Steam and a desire for the development team to address these problems.
WH40K: Rogue Trader-ägare på Switch 2 får DLC och expansioner gratis
Owlcat Games is offering all current and future DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader for free to Nintendo Switch owners as compensation for the game's buggy and poorly performing launch on the platform. The developer has also released an update addressing performance, crashes, and bugs.
After a disastrous Skyrim launch, Switch 2 getting Oblivion Remastered in August is less exciting – especially when Bethesda won't show much gameplay footage or fix the existing versions of this RPG
Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11th, releasing on cartridge. However, concerns are high due to the poor performance of Skyrim on Switch 2 at launch and the existing remaster's issues on PC, with many questioning the lack of gameplay footage in the announcement trailer.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Launches on August 11th for Nintendo Switch 2
Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered will launch on August 11th for the Nintendo Switch 2. This remake of the classic action RPG, which includes its two expansions, was previously released for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, but faced significant performance issues and bugs. Hopes are high that the Switch 2 version will address these problems and potentially leverage the new console's capabilities.
Gust Working on Atelier Yumia Switch 2 FPS Issues
Gust has confirmed that a patch is in development to address frame rate drops and performance issues in Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout on the Nintendo Switch 2. While the Switch 2 version offers improved loading times and resolution compared to the original Switch release, players have reported significant FPS drops. The developer has not provided a timeline for the patch's release.
Review: LumenTale: Memories Of Trey (Switch) - A Refreshing, If Jarring, Take On Black & White-Era Pokémon
LumenTale: Memories of Trey is a monster-collecting RPG for the Nintendo Switch that pays homage to Pokémon Black and White with its HD-2D art style and creature designs. While it offers a compelling narrative and engaging mechanics like a shared SP system and hidden weaknesses, the experience is hampered by frustrating controls, slow menus, and performance issues including crashes. Despite these flaws, the game's mature themes and unique take on the genre make it a worthwhile spin for RPG fans.
Monster Hunter World has sold over 30 million copies, further cementing its lead as Capcom's best-selling game and leaving Wilds in the dust after a year of performance woes
Capcom announced that Monster Hunter World has surpassed 30 million units sold, making it the company's best-selling game. This milestone comes as Monster Hunter Wilds has faced performance issues throughout 2025, with Monster Hunter Rise performing better. Capcom plans to apply lessons learned from Wilds' performance struggles to future titles.
Official new Elden Ring Switch 2 footage showcased
Bandai Namco has released new footage of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition running on the Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing the upcoming port. The game is set to launch on August 28th, following a delay to address reported performance issues that were criticized by media.
