Why Is Rust So Laggy & How To Fix It With WTFast
Rust is a great game. There aren't many other games that can match the thrill that Rust manages to deliver. However, that doesn't mean that the game is free of flaws. One of the main issues that players face with Rust is lag.
If you are facing lag while playing Rust as well, then you are at the right place. Here we will be discussing everything there is to know about why you are experiencing lag while playing Rust and what can you do to eliminate it.
What Is Lag?
When you press a key on your keyboard or move your mouse around on your mouse pad, what you are actually doing is sending tons of input information to the computer. The computer then processes this information and then sends appropriate outputs. These outputs are mostly in the form of some movements being displayed on the computer screen.
The thing is, there is a delay between the inputs you make and the outputs you receive. This delay is soo small that you don't even notice it. However, when this delay gets large enough that you start to notice it, it becomes lag.
Hardware Lag Vs Network Lag
There are basically two kinds of lag. When the lag arises due to a delay in the processing of the computer, it is called hardware lag. In other words, if the delayed output only depends on the computer, it is called hardware lag. It is also why the most common reasons for hardware lag are related to hardware performance.
The second type of lag is called network lag. When the lag arises due to a delay in the processing of the game server, then it is called network lag. In other words, when the data has to go all the way to the game server, and the output relies on the game server, then the lag is called network lag.
Causes Of Hardware Lag In Rust & Their Potential Fixes
Several issues might be causing hardware lag in Rust. Fortunately for you, there are simple fixes for each one of those issues. Here are all the issues that might cause lag in Rust and the potential fixes for them.
Low-Performance Hardware
The first thing that you should always make sure of after running into lag issues while playing any video game is whether or not your computer meets the recommended system requirements for the game. If your computer does not meet the system requirements for Rust, you will experience input lag while playing Rust. The fix for this is getting new hardware that meets the recommended system requirements for Rust.
Rust Recommended System Requirements:
CPU: Intel Core i7-4690K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
RAM: 16 GB
OS: Windows 10 64bit
GPU: GTX 980 / AMD R9 Fury
VRAM: 4 GB
Free Disk Space: 12 GB
High Graphics Settings
This is a similar issue to the previous one. Even if you have a decent gaming PC, this does not mean that you can play Rust at maxed-out graphics settings and a 4k resolution. To get a higher framerate and reduce some of the input lag, make sure that the graphics preset is not too high and make sure that the resolution is set to 1080p.
However, if you don't meet the system requirements for Rust, you can try lowering the graphics to very low and the resolution down to 720p. This will help get more FPS on a lower spec PC.
Unnecessary Background Applications
It might not be the game or the hardware that may be causing you to get a low framerate and, consequently, a high input lag in Rust. It might be that you are just putting an unnecessary load on your computer by running tons of chrome tabs while playing Rust. To avoid this situation and lower some of the lag in Rust, make sure that no unnecessary applications are running in the background.
Outdated Graphics Drivers
GPU manufacturers constantly update drivers for their GPUs to remove any bugs. If you are running an older version for the GPU drivers, then there is a possibility that the older version has a bug that causes low performance. Keep your GPU drivers up to date to avoid a drop in performance which can cause lag in Rust.
Corrupted Game Files
Game files getting corrupted is quite common, especially if you don't shut down your computer properly. Corrupted game files can quite often cause lag, jitters, and game crashes. If you are facing any of those issues, try repairing the game files for Rust.
Outdated Windows Drivers
Just like GPU manufacturers, Microsoft also keeps updating Windows to eliminate any bugs. If your version of windows is not up to date, you might be running a version that is notorious for bad performance. Make sure to update your Windows regularly.
Causes Of Network Lag And Why Some Of Them Are Nearly Impossible To Fix
The problem with network lag is that it can sometimes be quite complicated to diagnose and solve. It is because there are soo many elements between your computer and the video game server. You can only control so many of those components. For example, if your ISP has an issue with providing a high-quality service, there is nothing you can do about it. Here are some of the most common issues that cause network lag.
Bandwidth Congestion
Bandwidth congestion means that something is eating up all your bandwidth, leaving nothing for your gameplay and causing you to experience lag while playing Rust. This can be from tons of users connected to your connection or tons of background downloads. To fix this, you can try getting a separate connection and making sure that nothing is being downloaded while you play Rust.
Wireless Connection
Wireless connections are not stable because when data travels wirelessly, it has to deal with tons of obstacles like walls and people. It is also why using a wireless connection for connecting your computer to the router is not ideal for gaming. It may cause lag. If you have a wireless connection and are experiencing lag while playing Rust, try getting a wired connection.
Bad Routing
There are several routes that data can travel to reach the game server from your computer and then back to your computer. However, the routing must have the lowest distance possible so you can have the lowest ping possible and, consequently, the least amount of lag possible.
If you get bad routing which causes data to travel a much larger distance to get to the game server, then you will get a high ping and high lag while playing Rust. However, the routing is not in your control because it is usually in the hands of your ISP. Sometimes even they can not change it.
Unstable Connection
If the connection that connects you to the game server has some kind of stability issues, then you will experience ping spikes. This is even worst than normal lag because it is not stable. Instead of a consistent amount of lag, what you get is sudden bursts of lag while playing Rust.
Just like routing, this is also something that is not in your control. You can get the best-wired gaming router, the best internet cables that the market has to offer, and the best gaming PC, but if the connection connecting you to the game server is not stable then you will definitely run into lag issues.
Network Congestion
Network congestion is similar to bandwidth congestion, but it is not the same thing. Bandwidth congestion is something that you can control. You can pause background downloads and disconnect users from your connection to remove some of the congestion.
However, network congestion happens between your router and the game server. You can not lower the overall traffic in peak hours, which has a high probability of causing lag.
WTFast - A One-Stop Fix For Network Lag In Rust
As you may have now realized, you can not do much about the network issues between your router and the game server. However, there actually is a way that you can solve all those issues. We are talking about WTFast, which fixes all kinds of network issues between your router and the game server.
WTFast is a gamers' private network that works by switching your connection on to a network that is much more stable, free of congestion, and optimized for game data traffic. WTFast also changes the routing used to connect your computer to the game server so that you can get connected to the game server with the shortest distance possible. All this results in nearly zero ping spikes, zero rubberbanding, lowest possible ping times, and lowest possible lag. To get an unmatched lag-free gaming experience while playing Rust, get WTFast today.
