Genshin Impact is one of the most popular and immersive open-world RPGs of 2022. It features stunning graphics, engaging gameplay, and a vast world to explore. However, not all devices can run this game smoothly, especially after the latest 2.7 update that introduced new characters, events, and regions. If you are experiencing lag, low FPS, or overheating issues while playing Genshin Impact, don’t worry. In this article, we will show you how to fix these problems and enjoy the game at its best.

Lag is the delay between your actions and the game’s response. It can be caused by various factors, such as your internet connection, your device’s hardware, or the game’s settings. FPS stands for frames per second, which is the number of times the game’s image is refreshed on your screen. The higher the FPS, the smoother the game looks. However, higher FPS also requires more processing power from your device, which can cause overheating or battery drain. Here are some tips on how to reduce lag and boost FPS in Genshin Impact:

If you are playing Genshin Impact on a Windows PC, make sure you have installed all the latest updates for your operating system. Windows updates can improve your system’s performance, security, and compatibility with games. To check and install Windows updates:

1. In the Search box, type in check for updates. Click Check for updates from results.
2. Click on the Check for updates tab. If there are any updates available, it will automatically start to download and install them. Simply wait for it to complete and you should be asked to restart your computer.

For gaming purposes, a wired connection is preferable over a wireless connection to the internet. Wireless connections are more susceptible to interference and aren’t as consistent as wired connections. More importantly, they increase latency, which is the time it takes for data to travel between your device and the game server device uses to access the internet. Sometimes, your default DNS server may be slow or unreliable, which can cause lag and connection issues in online games. To change your DNS settings to a faster one, you can use a free service such as [Google Public DNS] or [Cloudflare DNS]. To change your DNS settings in Windows 10:

1. In the Search box, type in control panel. Click Control Panel from results.
2. Click on Network and Internet, then click on Network and Sharing Center.
3. Click on your current network connection, then click on Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click on Properties.
5. Select Use the following DNS server addresses, then enter the preferred and alternate DNS server addresses of your choice. For example, you can use Google Public DNS by entering 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4, or Cloudflare DNS by entering 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1.
6. Click OK to save the changes and close the window.
7. Restart your device and check if the lag issue is resolved.

Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be transferred over a network in a given time. The more bandwidth you have, the faster your internet speed will be. However, some applications may consume too much bandwidth, leaving less for your game. These applications include streaming services, video conferencing, torrent clients, cloud backup services, and browser tabs. To identify and close these applications:

1. In the taskbar, right-click on the network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings.
2. Click on Data usage, then click on View usage per app.
3. You will see a list of applications and how much data they have used in the past 30 days. Sort the list by data usage and look for any applications that have used a lot of data.
4. If you find any applications that you don’t need while playing Genshin Impact, close them by right-clicking on them in the taskbar and selecting Close window.
5. Restart your device and check if the lag issue is resolved.

Besides your device’s hardware and network, another factor that affects your game performance is the game’s settings itself. Genshin Impact has various settings that allow you to customize the game’s graphics, sound, controls, and other aspects. However, some of these settings may be too demanding for your device, causing it to lag or overheat. Here are some tips on how to optimize Genshin Impact settings for better performance:

The graphics quality and resolution are two of the most important settings that determine how good the game looks on your screen. However, they also require a lot of processing power from your device, which can lower your FPS and cause overheating issues. To adjust the graphics settings in Genshin Impact:

1. In the game’s main menu, click on Paimon, then click on Settings.
2. Select the Graphics tab.
3. You will see several options that affect the game’s graphics quality, such as render resolution, anti-aliasing, shadows, textures, etc. You can either choose a preset graphics quality from low to high, or customize each option individually.
4. To improve your game performance, we recommend lowering the graphics quality to low or medium, depending on your device’s capabilities. You can also lower the render resolution to 0.8x or 0.6x to reduce the load on your GPU.
5. Click Apply to save the changes and exit the menu.
6. Restart your device and check if the lag issue is resolved.