All articles tagged with #performance problems
Recent updates have caused sluggishness and bugs in Google's Pixel 10 and 9 series phones, including unresponsive launchers, slow boot times, and display issues, particularly after a Play system update, with some problems persisting despite subsequent patches.
Borderlands 4 experienced initial sales softness due to technical issues on PC and performance problems on all platforms, but Take-Two remains confident it will recover and achieve strong long-term sales, supported by high critical praise and record-breaking player engagement at launch.
Borderlands 4 on Xbox and PS5 faces criticism from players due to the absence of a field-of-view slider and motion blur toggle, leading to discomfort and gameplay issues, although the game has been praised for its gameplay and story. PC versions include these features, raising hopes for future console updates.
The 'Into the Unjust' update for Helldivers 2 has caused crashes, performance drops, and other issues on Xbox, spoiling the game's launch momentum. Developer Arrowhead is working on a fix amid fan frustration, but the problems have temporarily marred the game's reception on Xbox platforms.
Lost Soul Aside has launched with a major day one patch that improved performance but still faces issues with cutscene stuttering, prompting plans for future updates; the game has received mixed reviews due to performance concerns, though a demo is available for players to try.
Xbox Game Pass users are advised to be cautious with the newly released day one game, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, due to significant performance and technical issues. Despite its popularity, with one million copies sold in 24 hours and a Metacritic score of 78, the game has been criticized for its current state. Users on the Xbox Game Pass Reddit page suggest waiting a few weeks for updates to resolve these issues, especially for those playing on Xbox Series S.
The Day Before, an open-world game released on Steam in early access, is facing a rocky start with players complaining about server and performance issues. Negative reviews flood the game's Steam page, with players criticizing its classification as an MMO and pointing out bugs like characters falling through the map. The developer, FNTASTIC, acknowledges server overload and is overwhelmed by negative feedback. The official Discord channel has been temporarily locked due to toxicity, and a patch is in the works to address major bugs.
The launch of Cities: Skylines 2, a highly anticipated city builder simulation game, has been troubled due to serious performance problems and a rough-draft look compared to its predecessor. The game's developer, Colossal Order, acknowledges the issues, but the game was released in its current state due to the pressures of the fourth quarter, which is crucial for game sales and financial reporting. The challenges of testing and meeting financial expectations create competing pressures for game developers, making the release timing a difficult decision.