How To Fix Network Lag Or High Ping On NBA 2K21 | PC PS4 Xbox
Many PC and console players have reached out to us to ask for help about lag or high ping issues on NBA 2K21. At the time of this writing, the game is just a few days old so connection or server issues can be expected from time to time. However, if you are experiencing persistent lag or latency issues for some time now, you must do some troubleshooting to fix it.
Learn what possible solutions are available for you to improve your gaming experience.
Two types of lag in NBA 2K21
When talking about lag in gaming, there are two types:
- FPS lag
- network lag
FPS lag refers to stuttering during games due to a computer or console being unable to maintain normal frame rate. This is usually caused by hardware limitation or malfunction.
On the other hand, network lag is caused by server or network problems. If you have a fast computer which has met minimum and/or recommended system requirements for NBA 2K21, or if you have a PS4 or Xbox, but it continues to suffer from lag, it’s likely due to a network lag or problem with the game servers.
This second type of lag is the focus of this troubleshooting article.
What are the minimum and recommended system requirements (for PC)?
If you are experiencing lag on NBA 2K21 on PC, the first thing that you need to do is to check if your computer meets the minimum system requirements as listed below:
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD FX 4100 @ 3.60 GHz or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0x compatible
- Dual-analog gamepad: Recommended
Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2012.
In order to enjoy the game to its fullest graphics settings and performance, you want to ensure that your PC meets the recommended system requirements:
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz / AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB / ATI® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
- Dual-analog gamepad: Recommended
Causes of NBA 2K21 network lag or high ping
If are experiencing lag when playing NBA 2K21 and you’ve determined that your PC meets the system requirements, or if you’re playing on the PS4 or Xbox, the problem is likely caused by one of the following items:
Random bug or fluke.
Some games, especially new ones, tend to have bugs or minor glitches. Sometimes, these bugs are temporary and go away on their own as the game gets updated over time.
Server issues.
One of the possible reasons why a PC or PS4 or Xbox may lag when playing NBA 2K21 is server problems. Game servers of popular games like NBA 2K franchise may sometimes get overwhelmed or suffer from overcapacity. At other times, technical problems may develop so as to disrupt online services.
Slow internet or intermittent connection.
The other possible reason for your problem may be due to an issue with your own internet connection. If your local network suffers from slow or intermittent internet connection, you can’t expect a smooth online experience when playing NBA 2K21 online.
How to fix NBA 2K21 network lag or high ping
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