Here’s how to fix a nasty framerate issue in Cricket 22 and get back into the game.
Cricket 22 may be one of the most popular cricket games out there, but just like any other game, it has its own share of issues. For instance, some players report that the game experiences some nasty framerate issues, which can really ruin a game.
If your copy of Cricket 22 on Windows 11 doesn't want to cooperate, try the following solutions to get things running smoothly once more.
There can be multiple reasons behind a nasty framerate issue for Cricket 22 on Windows 11:
Now that you know the different reasons responsible for the issue let's check out all the solutions you can try.
Like any other modern game, Cricket 22 has a minimum and recommended system requirement. Even if your PC fulfills the minimum requirements, you may still encounter low FPS issues. Thus, make sure to run Cricket 22 on a system that matches the recommended requirements to ensure smooth framerates.
Here are the recommended requirements to run Cricket 22 on a Windows PC:
Cricket 22 demands quite a lot of your graphics card. As such, it requires all of your GPU's resources to run without any issue. If there are applications in the background taking up the GPU, there's less for Cricket 22 to use, thus causing a framerate issue.
Try closing all graphics-intensive applications before running Cricket 22. Here's how to do it.
If your graphics card driver is a little outdated, updating it can help fix framerate issues. This is a common trick for all games, not just Cricket 22.
You can update the graphics driver via the following steps:
Sometimes Windows will claim the drivers are up-to-date when they're actually not. To ensure you have the most recent drivers, search for the manufacturer of your graphics card and look for a driver on its support page.
The next solution on the list is to force Cricket 22 to work on the dedicated graphics card instead of the onboard graphics. Graphics cards are much better at handling video games than an onboard unit, so it's a good idea to double-check if the GPU is doing the work.
If you use an NVIDIA GPU, here's how to run Cricket 22 on a high-performance NVIDIA processor.
Next, close the NVIDIA control panel and launch the game. If you still face the problem, try the next solution on the list.
Windows 11 lets you choose different power plans depending on what you use it for. For instance, "best performance" is your best choice if you want to run graphics-intensive applications. If you want to only perform basic tasks like browsing and listening to music, the "best power efficiency" plan saves on electricity.
As Cricket 22 is a GPU-consuming application, it's best to have your power plan set to "best performance" mode. Here's how to do that:
Framerate issues will always crop up if you have the graphics turned up further than what your PC can handle. Here's how to lower them to a more manageable level:
Next, restart the game for the changes to take effect.
The next thing to try is an SFC scan. SFC stands for System File Checker, and this handy tool looks for and resolves corrupt system files. As such, if the problem is being caused due to corrupt system files, an SFC scan will fix it up for you.
Here's how to run an SFC scan in Windows 11:
Wait until the command is executed. After that, reboot the system and check for the problem.
Like corrupt system files, missing or corrupt game files can also be the reason for the problem. In this case, you can use the Verify integrity of game files feature of Steam to look for and replace corrupt game files. Here's how to do it.
Once the process is complete, launch the game and check for any issues.
If you're still facing the problem, there might be an issue with the Windows version you are using. Consider downloading the latest OS update to solve the issue.
Windows will now check for and download any pending updates.
Without any second thought, Cricket 22 is the best game in its genre. But sometimes, it can become laggy and ruin the gaming experience. You can follow the above solutions to fix Cricket 22 lagging issues on Windows PC.
Aman is a Windows specialist and loves writing about the Windows ecosystem on MakeUseOf. He has a Bachelor's in Information Technology and is now a full-time freelance writer with expertise in Windows, iOS, and browsers.
