League of Legends players are once again facing the dreaded FPS drops, with Fnatic taking center stage this time. Humanoid tweeted about their struggles with low FPS on a new PC, echoing complaints from previous tournaments.
Summary
- Removal of DX9 Legacy Mode causing performance issues.
- Players frustrated with Riot’s update on minimum requirements.
- Speculations on Fnatic drama before international events.
- Concerns over League of Legends’ optimization for high-end PCs.
Performance Problems
Many users pointed out that the removal of DX9 Legacy Mode could be the root cause behind the performance discrepancies. Players noted that tabbing out of borderless mode capped their FPS at 45, while the game itself seemed to be locked at 80 FPS for mysterious reasons.
Optimization Woes
Some players expressed frustration at Riot’s decision to update minimum requirements without optimizing the game for better performance. The transition away from DX9 Legacy Mode seemed to have caused more harm than good, with borderless mode becoming unplayable for many.
Fnatic Drama
Speculations arose about Fnatic’s performance issues coinciding with major events, hinting at possible drama within the team before international tournaments. The timing of their technical problems raised eyebrows among fans.
Hardware vs. Configuration
Debates emerged regarding whether the FPS drops were due to hardware limitations or configuration issues. Some users doubted that modern hardware could struggle with League of Legends at 80 FPS, suggesting that the problem might lie in the game’s optimization.
Would Riot need to pause matches every time Fnatic faces FPS drops? The community buzzes with opinions and solutions to this ongoing issue.
