Metaphor ReFantazio stuttering and crashing on PC: How to fix and possible reasons

After much anticipation, Persona fans can finally get there hands on Metaphor ReFantazio. The game has spectacular visuals, all thanks to the brilliant graphics. However, there have been some stuttering and crashing issues that some gamers have experienced on their PCs. The reasons for such performance issues can be difficult to pinpoint.

Therefore, we have compiled a few reasons why you might be experiencing these issues and how you can fix them. Make sure to try them out to improve your game's performance.

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How to get rid of stuttering and crashing issues in Metaphor ReFantazio

Make sure drivers are up to date (Image via Sega)

First things first, make sure to go through Metaphor ReFantazio's recommended hardware requirements on Steam. If your hardware is up to the mark, try out these fixes:

Check for driver updates

If your GPU drivers are not up to date, make sure to check for updates. For those who run an Nvidia graphics card, open GeForce Experience and install the latest drivers. If you are an AMD user, look for the latest updates on AMD Adrenalin Edition software. Once you have downloaded and installed the latest drivers, restart your PC.

Verify game files

Verify the integrity of your game files via Steam. To do so, follow the below-mentioned steps:

• Launch Steam on your PC
• Open your Game Library.
• Right-click on the game and open Properties.
• Browse through all of the options and go to the Installed Files tab.
• Select 'Verify Integrity of Game Files' and let Steam analyse everything.
• After this is done, try opening the game and check whether the performance has improved or not.

Try switching DirectX versions (Image via Sega)

Switch Direct X versions

By default, Metaphor ReFantazio runs on Direct X 12, but if you are facing any performance issues, try switching to Direct X 11. If this does not resolve your issues, set them back to Direct X 12 by following these steps:

• Open Steam and go to Game Library.
• Open Properties of Dragon Ball Sparking Zero by right-clicking on the game tile.
• Under the General tab, type -dx12 in the Launch Options box.

Also try:

• Close all unnecessary background apps.
• Disable app overlays to avoid crashing and stuttering.
• Grant permissions to Metaphor ReFantazio via Windows Defender Firewall.
• Reduce your graphic settings to make sure your GPU is not overheating.

If you are facing any resolution-related issues, follow this guide.