Splatoon 3 lag, stutter, and/or FPS drops can turn what should be a very fun gaming experience into a nightmare. Happily, there are some workarounds to help solve these problems. Here’s how to fix Splatoon 3 lag, stutter, and FPS drops on Nintendo Switch.
Splatoon 3 lag, stutter, and FPS drop fix
- Play the game in docked mode.
- Though playing portable is convenient, the Switch can draw on more power when docked. This could make for a more stable experience.
- Make sure your internet connection is fast enough when playing online multiplayer.
- Splatoon 3 demands a download that is above 1.5 Mbps and upload that is above 1 Mbps for it to function properly.
- Connect via ethernet cable.
- While wireless connectivity has its strengths, connecting with an ethernet cable is likely to offer a more consistent and stable connection.
- Check the official Splatoon social accounts to see if the game is currently experiencing issues.
- Users can find the Splatoon Twitter account here.
Once they’ve solved the lag, players may need to tackle the common “Communication error has occurred” problem. Here’s how to fix it.
It turns out that Splatoon 3’s tick rate is 30% worse than the original game’s. Find out what that means for multiplayer gameplay here.
