How to Fix Low FPS, Freezing, and Stuttering in Once Human?

When low FPS, freezing, and stuttering occur in Once Human, the game becomes almost impossible to play due to its multiplayer elements that require quick actions in many combat situations, whether in PvP or PvE. Freezing and stuttering can be caused by various factors, such as bottlenecks where the game struggles to maintain stable frame rates. This problem often arises due to high graphics settings, outdated GPU drivers, or conflicts with overlays.

As we discussed the causes, let’s look at the solutions. Before making any changes, ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for Once Human. This is crucial because if your system does not meet the minimum requirements, experiencing these issues is expected.

1. Download the game through Loading Bay

According to various users, downloading the game through Loading Bay results in smoother gameplay compared to Steam. Loading Bay is the official client for Once Human. Running the game via Loading Bay may improve performance and provide a smoother experience than Steam.

1. Go to the official Loading Bay website and download the launcher.
   
2. Once downloaded, double-click the installer and follow the instructions to install Loading Bay.
   
3. Create an account on Loading Bay if you haven’t already.
4. Open the Loading Bay launcher, download the game, and check if the issues are resolved.

2. Disable Overlays and Background Applications

Another reason for low FPS or stuttering issues is running excessive background or overlay applications. These apps consume significant resources, leading to various issues, especially if the game requires high performance to run properly.

1. Open Task Manager and look for unnecessary applications running in the background.
   
2. Right-click on them and select End task.
   
3. If you play Once Human via Steam, disable the Steam overlay. Also, disable overlays on other applications, like Discord.
4. To disable the Steam overlay, open Steam and go to the game’s library.
5. Right-click Once Human and go to Properties.
   
6. Toggle off Enable the Steam overlay while in-game.
   
7. Launch the game and check if the issue is fixed.

3. Update Graphics Drivers

Updating your GPU drivers ensures that your game runs on the latest driver version. Check for the most recent driver, as updates often include performance improvements and compatibility enhancements.

Even if your GPU driver is up-to-date, consider reinstalling it, as it might be corrupted and causing issues.

1. Open your GPU management software (e.g., Nvidia GeForce Experience, AMD Radeon Software).
2. Go to the Drivers section and click Check for updates.
   
3. If a new GPU driver is found, update it to the latest version.
4. Launch Once Human and check if the issue is resolved.

4. Lower Graphics Settings

If the issue persists, try reducing the graphics settings to low. High graphics settings increase the workload on the GPU and CPU, which can lead to bottleneck issues, resulting in low FPS, freezing, or stuttering.

1. Go to Settings and navigate to Video.
2. Select Performance from the top.
3. Set all settings to low.
   
4. Check if the issues are resolved.

If none of these solutions resolve the issue, try reinstalling the game. Reinstallation might fix the problem if there are corrupted files in the game directory. We recommend using Loading Bay, the official client for Once Human, instead of Steam for reinstallation.