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Fix FPS drops in Overwatch 2

Work through these in order — they're sequenced to find the cause fastest, not alphabetically. Most fps drops cases in Overwatch 2 resolve by step three.

Separate 'low average' from 'drops'

Run the in-game FPS counter or MSI Afterburner and watch 1% lows. A flat 90 FPS feels better than 140 dropping to 60 — the fixes differ.

Check thermals before settings

Drops that start 10-20 minutes into a session are usually thermal throttling, not settings. Watch GPU/CPU temps: sustained 85°C+ GPU or 95°C+ CPU means dust, fan curves, or paste.

Kill background CPU thieves

Browser video, launchers, anti-virus scans — they steal CPU exactly when fights get dense. Close them, enable Windows Game Mode.

Lower the settings that scale with chaos

Effects, particles, and crowd/physics detail cost little in calm moments but explode in fights — exactly when you need frames. These beat shadow/texture cuts for drop-fixing.

Re-check after every patch

Patches change defaults and shift costs. The settings mix that was smooth last season can be the drop source today.

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