Game freezes constantly every few seconds.

[☠Black Knight]

Game is constantly stuttering, to the point of rendering the game unplayable. My PC more than meets all of the requirements for running the game, both minimum and recommended specs. I have tried lowest settings, limiting FPS, setting to high priority in taskbar, as well as using both an SSD and normal hard drive... absolutely nothing works.

I've also verified integrity of game files and everything was downloaded correctly. I don't know what else to do at this point. Is this just the product of a really ♥♥♥♥♥♥ and lazy port? Anyone else having this problem?

[Seldomar]

Yup. This problem is due to a terrible port of the game. After launching the game, launch Task Manager, find the "Details" tab. In the task lists, find the P5R.exe, right click on it and select "Set Affinity". A window will appear with a selection of processor cores. Disable all besides the first two and turn them back on after a couple seconds. The game will run stably

[messanoir]

If you could list your specs, and where you have the game installed, (default location, separate drive, etc) that's a good place to start. I'd be happy to help you figure it out and at least one way or another maybe figure out the cause for ya. It's not that the game is "just a bad port" the game runs stable and fine for a lot of people, so usually there is something in conjunction with the game that the issue stems from.

If it helps as a reference, I personally have had no issues with my setup, game is stable, and with all settings maxed using 1440p I can maintain 100fps (my monitor is 100mhz so i keep it capped at that).

Specs:
Ryzen 5 3600 (stock settings)
64GB DDR4 3600 (running at 3600Mhz)
ASRock x570 Motherboard
ASRock RX6700XT 12 GB version
Windows 11 23H2 updated to current
All drivers current
OS and Steam on First NVMe drive, Games on second NVMe drive

I have had stable fps and frame-rate even when watching YT videos or movies, and having several Edge and Chrome tabs open as well as recording with OBS while playing the game.

[Just end trashbag.]

Nvidia? set it to performance mode. sound like something eating up your cpu like microsoft crap. or windows update or discord. maybe spec list would be appreciated. fyi someone play this with no gpu still it work with no stutter.

dont be afraid to show low spec in pc. in the end it your pc and money. someone making fun of it should just buy you new one instead talking like clown. So you know people here can help.

[☠Black Knight]

Originally posted by messanoir:

If you could list your specs, and where you have the game installed, (default location, separate drive, etc) that's a good place to start. I'd be happy to help you figure it out and at least one way or another maybe figure out the cause for ya. It's not that the game is "just a bad port" the game runs stable and fine for a lot of people, so usually there is something in conjunction with the game that the issue stems from.

If it helps as a reference, I personally have had no issues with my setup, game is stable, and with all settings maxed using 1440p I can maintain 100fps (my monitor is 100mhz so i keep it capped at that).

Specs:
Ryzen 5 3600 (stock settings)
64GB DDR4 3600 (running at 3600Mhz)
ASRock x570 Motherboard
ASRock RX6700XT 12 GB version
Windows 11 23H2 updated to current
All drivers current
OS and Steam on First NVMe drive, Games on second NVMe drive

I have had stable fps and frame-rate even when watching YT videos or movies, and having several Edge and Chrome tabs open as well as recording with OBS while playing the game.

I will preface this by saying I am not a hardware guy. My brother built my PC for me, and I have no idea what information may or may not be relevant, but I will give you the specs I was able to find.

Operating System - Windows 10 Home Edition

Processor - Intel(R) Core (TM) i7-10700F CPU @ 2.90GHz 2.90 GHz, 2904 Mhz, 8 Core(s), 16 Logical Processors

RAM - 16 GB

GPU - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

System Type - 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

My claim that I should meet the minimum and recommended specs are mostly based on the "Can I Run It" website. Currently the game is booting from my 500 GB SSD drive, which is my main drive that has my operating system on it. But I have also tried booting it from two different external hard drives, and all of them have the same problem.

The computer itself is about 2 years old.

[messanoir]

Originally posted by ☠Black Knight:

Originally posted by messanoir:

If you could list your specs, and where you have the game installed, (default location, separate drive, etc) that's a good place to start. I'd be happy to help you figure it out and at least one way or another maybe figure out the cause for ya. It's not that the game is "just a bad port" the game runs stable and fine for a lot of people, so usually there is something in conjunction with the game that the issue stems from.

If it helps as a reference, I personally have had no issues with my setup, game is stable, and with all settings maxed using 1440p I can maintain 100fps (my monitor is 100mhz so i keep it capped at that).

Specs:
Ryzen 5 3600 (stock settings)
64GB DDR4 3600 (running at 3600Mhz)
ASRock x570 Motherboard
ASRock RX6700XT 12 GB version
Windows 11 23H2 updated to current
All drivers current
OS and Steam on First NVMe drive, Games on second NVMe drive

I have had stable fps and frame-rate even when watching YT videos or movies, and having several Edge and Chrome tabs open as well as recording with OBS while playing the game.

I will preface this by saying I am not a hardware guy. My brother built my PC for me, and I have no idea what information may or may not be relevant, but I will give you the specs I was able to find.

Operating System - Windows 10 Home Edition

Processor - Intel(R) Core (TM) i7-10700F CPU @ 2.90GHz 2.90 GHz, 2904 Mhz, 8 Core(s), 16 Logical Processors

RAM - 16 GB

GPU - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

System Type - 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

My claim that I should meet the minimum and recommended specs are mostly based on the "Can I Run It" website. Currently the game is booting from my 500 GB SSD drive, which is my main drive that has my operating system on it. But I have also tried booting it from two different external hard drives, and all of them have the same problem.

The computer itself is about 2 years old.

No worries, and thanks, that's a lot of all the right information. :)

OK, so yeah, you should have no issues running the game maxed and hitting 60-120 fps stable at least, 1080p or even higher. With said, there's definitely something happening behind the scenes somewhere. Stutters can be caused by a lot of things, so can be difficult to point, the best thing to do first is start with broad general things, and then narrow down from there if we can.

If I could have you describe or clarify a couple of things we'll have a great starting point. First, When you say it does it constantly, is that like, from the opening animations, cut-scenes, game-play (anywhere ya go), there are no areas or times where the stuttering stops? And is the stuttering consistent? Does it seem to lessen or get worse at times? If it does change, are any of those things repeatable? For example, being able to go into one area and have the issue get worse/better, and do that over and over again?


Stuttering can be caused by so many things It can be beyond frustrating to deal with, so you definitely have my sympathies, but just know that in the majority of cases I've seen, with this game and others, the stutter can be fixed or mitigated to the best extent.

Oh, and like was mentioned, since you have a 2070, do you use Geforce Experience? Oddly enough I had seen people state that letting it set the best settings has worked, so that's something to try, and of course, checking that the game is set to use the card in performance mode.

[☠Black Knight]

Originally posted by messanoir:

Originally posted by ☠Black Knight:

I will preface this by saying I am not a hardware guy. My brother built my PC for me, and I have no idea what information may or may not be relevant, but I will give you the specs I was able to find.

Operating System - Windows 10 Home Edition

Processor - Intel(R) Core (TM) i7-10700F CPU @ 2.90GHz 2.90 GHz, 2904 Mhz, 8 Core(s), 16 Logical Processors

RAM - 16 GB

GPU - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

System Type - 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

My claim that I should meet the minimum and recommended specs are mostly based on the "Can I Run It" website. Currently the game is booting from my 500 GB SSD drive, which is my main drive that has my operating system on it. But I have also tried booting it from two different external hard drives, and all of them have the same problem.

The computer itself is about 2 years old.

No worries, and thanks, that's a lot of all the right information. :)

OK, so yeah, you should have no issues running the game maxed and hitting 60-120 fps stable at least, 1080p or even higher. With said, there's definitely something happening behind the scenes somewhere. Stutters can be caused by a lot of things, so can be difficult to point, the best thing to do first is start with broad general things, and then narrow down from there if we can.

If I could have you describe or clarify a couple of things we'll have a great starting point. First, When you say it does it constantly, is that like, from the opening animations, cut-scenes, game-play (anywhere ya go), there are no areas or times where the stuttering stops? And is the stuttering consistent? Does it seem to lessen or get worse at times? If it does change, are any of those things repeatable? For example, being able to go into one area and have the issue get worse/better, and do that over and over again?


Stuttering can be caused by so many things It can be beyond frustrating to deal with, so you definitely have my sympathies, but just know that in the majority of cases I've seen, with this game and others, the stutter can be fixed or mitigated to the best extent.

Oh, and like was mentioned, since you have a 2070, do you use Geforce Experience? Oddly enough I had seen people state that letting it set the best settings has worked, so that's something to try, and of course, checking that the game is set to use the card in performance mode.

To be honest, I have no idea what the Geforce Experience is, lol. As for the stuttering, it begins immediately upon launching the game. It happens during the opening cinematic, at the main menu screen, during in-game cut scenes, and even when running around in-game.

The game just constantly shifts from being normal, to frozen for 2-3 seconds, to back to normal for a few seconds and then freezing again. The only really odd thing I have noticed is that it seems to spike when dialogue is happening.

But it happens regardless of what I am doing. Even if I am just standing still and not moving at all.

[Heeps Don't Lie]

Originally posted by Seldomar:

Yup. This problem is due to a terrible port of the game. After launching the game, launch Task Manager, find the "Details" tab. In the task lists, find the P5R.exe, right click on it and select "Set Affinity". A window will appear with a selection of processor cores. Disable all besides the first two and turn them back on after a couple seconds. The game will run stably

I just did this because i had a lot of freeze, and it's working (for the moment) ! Thx for the tip !

[Many-Named]

Originally posted by Heeps Don't Lie:

Originally posted by Seldomar:

Yup. This problem is due to a terrible port of the game. After launching the game, launch Task Manager, find the "Details" tab. In the task lists, find the P5R.exe, right click on it and select "Set Affinity". A window will appear with a selection of processor cores. Disable all besides the first two and turn them back on after a couple seconds. The game will run stably

I just did this because i had a lot of freeze, and it's working (for the moment) ! Thx for the tip !

His instructions arent that clear, for example what do I turn back on, all cpu's or just the 2? Also how come I never had a problem until now? The game ran silk smooth until I booted yesterday and NOTHING has changed in my configuration.

Super frustrating.

PS: just uninstalled.

[Diogo Sanguine]

Originally posted by Seldomar:

Yup. This problem is due to a terrible port of the game. After launching the game, launch Task Manager, find the "Details" tab. In the task lists, find the P5R.exe, right click on it and select "Set Affinity". A window will appear with a selection of processor cores. Disable all besides the first two and turn them back on after a couple seconds. The game will run stably

That actually worked, what the hell! Why is that?

[Diogo Sanguine]

Originally posted by Many-Named:

Originally posted by Heeps Don't Lie:

I just did this because i had a lot of freeze, and it's working (for the moment) ! Thx for the tip !

His instructions arent that clear, for example what do I turn back on, all cpu's or just the 2? Also how come I never had a problem until now? The game ran silk smooth until I booted yesterday and NOTHING has changed in my configuration.

Super frustrating.

PS: just uninstalled.

Dude, instructions is clearly as day, even I that does not speak english as my first language was capable of follow it through. You disable all of the cores EXCEPT the first two (while the game is running), hit ok, wait a few seconds (3-5) then able all of them again and hit ok again. You should have your game running without freezes now.

The only downside to this method is that you have to do it every time you open P5R.

[Many-Named]

Originally posted by Diogo Sanguine:

Originally posted by Many-Named:

His instructions arent that clear, for example what do I turn back on, all cpu's or just the 2? Also how come I never had a problem until now? The game ran silk smooth until I booted yesterday and NOTHING has changed in my configuration.

Super frustrating.

PS: just uninstalled.

Dude, instructions is clearly as day, even I that does not speak english as my first language was capable of follow it through. You disable all of the cores EXCEPT the first two (while the game is running), hit ok, wait a few seconds (3-5) then able all of them again and hit ok again. You should have your game running without freezes now.

The only downside to this method is that you have to do it every time you open P5R.

yeah my bad, i didnt wait 3-5 secs that's why, thanks for clarifying but it used to run smooth as silk, VERY annoying to have to do it everytime.

[Diogo Sanguine]

Originally posted by Many-Named:

Originally posted by Diogo Sanguine:

Dude, instructions is clearly as day, even I that does not speak english as my first language was capable of follow it through. You disable all of the cores EXCEPT the first two (while the game is running), hit ok, wait a few seconds (3-5) then able all of them again and hit ok again. You should have your game running without freezes now.

The only downside to this method is that you have to do it every time you open P5R.

yeah my bad, i didnt wait 3-5 secs that's why, thanks for clarifying but it used to run smooth as silk, VERY annoying to have to do it everytime.

Yes, same here. Played it from beginning until Kaneshiro's palace smoothly. After that, game is constantly freezing and nothing I do would help stabilize it. Only thing that worked so far was this disable-enable core function.

[Many-Named]

Originally posted by Diogo Sanguine:

Originally posted by Many-Named:

yeah my bad, i didnt wait 3-5 secs that's why, thanks for clarifying but it used to run smooth as silk, VERY annoying to have to do it everytime.

Yes, same here. Played it from beginning until Kaneshiro's palace smoothly. After that, game is constantly freezing and nothing I do would help stabilize it. Only thing that worked so far was this disable-enable core function.

and the game wasnt even updated, right? What happened here???

[talanarion]

Same problem. Incredible they havnt bothered to patch it.

[Many-Named]

Originally posted by talanarion:

Same problem. Incredible they havnt bothered to patch it.

What.s even more incredible is that there was no problem, then suddenly there is one. With no patch intervening inbetween.