Guide To Solve Lag And Ping Problems In Call Of Duty Vanguard
Since the second Call of Duty game, Activision has maintained a tradition of releasing a new Call of Duty game every year. This time, the latest edition to the Call of Duty Series is Call of Duty Vanguard.
Call of Duty Vanguard is based on the same engine as the one used for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019. The gunplay for Modern Warfare 2019 was acclaimed to be the best ever out of all the Call of Duty games. Hence, the gunplay for Vanguard is just as good. With the combination of gunplay and some other factors, Call of Duty Vanguard turned out to be a great game, with its popularity not showing any signs of decay.
While Call of Duty Call of Duty Vanguard is super popular, it still has its fair share of issues. The most common of these issues is lag. Here we will discuss everything that you need to know about lag in Call of Duty Vanguard.
What is Call of Duty Vanguard Lag
While playing Call of Duty Vanguard, have you ever noticed that whenever you try to shoot an enemy, it takes about two or three seconds for the hit-marker to show up on your screen? Or that when you try to ADS your weapon, it takes a second or two for the animation of ADS to initiate after you have pressed the right mouse button? If this has happened with you, then you have experienced lag.
As we will discuss further, lag can be divided into two major categories. Firstly there is hardware lag and secondly, there is network lag. In the same way, the issues that may be causing you to experience lag in Call of Duty Vanguard can either be related to the network or they can be related to hardware.
Hardware Lag in Call of Duty Vanguard
As its name suggests, hardware lag arises due to hardware-related issues. These issues usually have something to do with a reduction in the performance of your computer and will be discussed further. The most common type of hardware lag is input lag and it can have a serious detriment to your in-game performance in severe cases.
Imagine trying to move your crosshair to aim at an enemy, but the movement of your crosshair is delayed with the movement of your mouse. This will feel the same as trying to steer a car while the car only changes direction two or three seconds after you have turned the steering wheel. This results in you turning the wheel too much on one side. In the same way, input lag can cause you to miss your target move your mouse much further than you need to.
Network Lag in Call of Duty Vanguard
Hardware lag is much easier to diagnose and fix. On the other hand, network lag can have all sorts of issues that can either be directly or indirectly related to the network. However, the most common type of network lag arises due to ping-related issues.
What Is Ping
Online gaming requires gamers to connect to a game server. Whenever we connect to a game server, we start sending and receiving information to and from it. The time it takes for a single packet of information to travel from a user's computer to a game server and then back to the user's computer is called ping, which is measured in milliseconds (ms).
Call of Duty Vanguard Ping Issues
Ping itself is not the problem as it is just a measure of time it takes a packet of information to travel a certain distance. The issue starts to arise when either the ping becomes too high or it starts getting unstable. High ping basically means that the information is taking a lot longer to reach the game server from your computer. This means that every input that you make on your computer will take a lot longer to register on the game server. On the other hand, ping spikes refer to ping jumping up to really high values and back down to an acceptable value.
Rubberbanding in Call of Duty Vanguard
While network lag is caused by high ping, rubberbanding is caused by ping spikes. However, the fluctuations have to reach very high levels for rubberbanding to start. In the same way, really high ping times of up to 800+ ms will also cause rubberbanding.
Imagine trying to move forward in a Deathmatch while you are constantly jumping back to the position you were a second ago. That would super be frustrating, especially in a game like Call of Duty Vanguard, where everything and everyone is moving very quickly. It is called rubberbanding and, it can happen as frequently as every second. It is also one of the few issues related to gaming that can make any game completely unplayable.
What Causes Lag in Call of Duty Vanguard
Lag is not an enjoyable experience. What is even more unenjoyable is trying to figure out what is causing lag. The sources of lag are divided into two main categories. The issues that cause lag can either be network-related or hardware-related.
Hardware-related issues include things like inferior system specifications, corrupt game files, and unreasonable graphics settings. Network-related issues can include problems like poor internet connection quality, inferior network devices, and old worn-out wires.
Hardware Fixes for Call of Duty Vanguard Lag
Hardware-related issues almost always deal with a drop in framerate or a drop in the performance of your gaming computer. Hence, hardware-related fixes will include fixes that boost the performance and the framerate.
System Requirements
There is no other way of playing a video game than meeting the system requirements of the game. If your computer does not meet the recommended system requirements for Call of Duty Vanguard, you will experience a serious framerate drop and consequently a large amount of input lag.
Call of Duty Vanguard Recommended System Requirements
OS: Windows 10 (64 bit).
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500k or better / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better.
Memory: 12 GB RAM.
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or better / AMD Radeon RX 580 or better.
DirectX: DirectX 12.
Network: Broadband Internet connection.
Storage: 177 GB.
Other Hardware-Related Fixes
Graphics Settings: If your computer meets the recommended system requirements of Call of Vanguard, it does not mean that you can play the game at ultra-graphics and 4k resolution. Try lowering your graphics for an improved framerate.
Background Applications: Background applications will induce unnecessary stress on your computer which will cause a drop in your framerate. Make sure the no applications are running while you are playing Call of Duty Vanguard.
Drivers: New drivers are released regularly to improve a graphics card's performance. Make sure that the drivers of your graphics card are up to date. If your game has started to lag after a driver update, try reverting to a previous version of the drivers where the game was running fine.
Network Fixes for Call of Duty Vanguard Lag
Here we have listed some of the most common network-related fixes that have a high probability of reducing or even eliminating the lag that you are experiencing in Call of Duty Vanguard.
Wired Connection
When it comes to game data transfer or data transfer in general, nothing beats a wired connection. A wired connection has to deal with almost zero obstacles while trying to transfer data from the router to the computer. However, a wireless connection will have to deal with stuff like walls and other household items. It is for this reason that we recommend that you switch to a wired connection.
Background Downloads
While playing video games, Windows will sometimes initiate a download for the latest update. These types of downloads can cause unnecessary load on the bandwidth, which in turn causes lag and high ping. We recommend that you turn off all automatic updates and refrain from downloading any large files while playing Call of Duty Vanguard.
Network and Router Limitations
Old and worn-out routers are not meant for the high-speed internet that we have access to these days. If you are experiencing lag, you can try replacing your internet router with a new one. Your bandwidth is also capable of only so much. If your whole family is using the same internet connection as you, we recommend getting a separate internet connection or upgrading your bandwidth.
WTFast
There is not one single network-related fix that can guarantee an elimination or even a reduction in lag. You can easily spend tons of hours before landing on a fix that can resolve the lag you are experiencing. WTFast is a Gamers Private Network that reduces lag, stabilizes your ping, and eliminates rubberbanding. It works by switching your connection onto a network that is much more stable. To enjoy a lag-free experience in Call of Duty Vanguard, try WTFast today.
