Microsoft has acknowledged a bug in the October 2025 Windows 11 update (KB5067036) that prevents the Task Manager from fully closing, leading to multiple background processes that can slow down the system. A temporary fix involves manually ending the processes via Command Prompt, while Microsoft is investigating a permanent solution. The update also includes other fixes, such as improvements to the Media Creation Tool and error resolutions.
The Outer Worlds 2, available on Xbox Game Pass, has received positive reviews but faces criticism for performance issues like stuttering and long load times, largely attributed to its use of Unreal Engine 5, which is known for graphical quality but also for optimization challenges in large open worlds.
A Destiny 2 player reports significant game-breaking bugs and performance issues that hinder gameplay, including soft locks, glitches, and incorrect activity rankings, highlighting concerns over the game's quality control and ongoing technical problems.
The PS5 Pro does not offer performance improvements over the base PS5 for The Outer Worlds 2, with issues like image quality degradation, frame pacing, and screen tearing, making it a poor choice for playing the game at launch, despite the game's overall positive reception.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Switch 2 has been delayed to 2026 to allow more time for performance improvements, due to disappointing performance reports during testing, especially in handheld mode, despite the game's successful launch elsewhere in 2022.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has been delayed to 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2 due to the need for performance adjustments, with the developers aiming to improve the game's frame rate and overall performance before release.
Oscar Piastri struggled at the US Grand Prix due to a lack of confidence and car unpredictability, leading to his worst qualifying performance of the season. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella explained that Piastri's difficulty in finding rhythm and pushing the car to its limits impacted his pace, although he remains confident that the issues are temporary and not due to major mistakes. The tight field and challenging conditions contributed to his lower grid position, but Piastri refuted claims of a performance decline relative to his teammate.
Gearbox announced the first paid DLC for Borderlands 4, featuring a new character C4SH and a story pack called Mad Ellie, set for Q1 2026. Despite showcasing future content, the game faces ongoing technical issues on PC and delays for Switch 2, with Gearbox recommending refunds for unhappy players, though those with stable performance enjoy the game.
Gearbox released a patch for Borderlands 4 that includes some buffs and a new console feature, but also introduces significant performance issues and bugs, requiring players to manually clear shader caches and manage game stability problems.
A new patch for Borderlands 4 introduces a requested FOV slider and various bug fixes, but also causes some stability issues on PC. Gearbox suggests shader cache clearing if problems persist, and the update includes weekly activity changes. Despite initial performance problems and delays, the game remains popular among players.
Silent Hill F on PS5 Pro faces performance issues, including shimmering caused by the AI upscaling technique PSSR and micro-stutters, which require a fix from Konami to improve the gaming experience.
Borderlands 4 has attracted over 2.5 million players and generated more than $150 million in revenue since its launch on September 12, with significant sales on Steam and consoles, despite initial performance issues.
Borderlands 4 faces significant performance decline on consoles over time, with players experiencing drops in frame rate after about 30 minutes of gameplay. The recommended workaround is to restart the game, which temporarily restores performance, but a permanent fix is awaited from Gearbox through upcoming patches.
Digital Foundry's analysis of Borderlands 4 reveals significant framerate degradation on consoles over time, prompting calls for an emergency patch, with Gearbox promising fixes amid ongoing performance and bug issues.
Borderlands 4 is experiencing worsening performance over time across all consoles, with frame rate drops after about an hour of play, likely due to memory leaks. A temporary fix is to restart the game, and a patch is in development. The PC version also faces issues, with some players advised to seek refunds if dissatisfied.
