
Here are the things you actually should do to get XCOM 2 running significantly better - though it won't lead you all the way to the hallowed 60/Maximum, and you'll still have to suffer a lot of wild spiking in the framerate. (Though if you're experiencing crashing or installation issues, there are some more helpful things to try there). They also direct you folks' attention to this troubleshooting FAQ, but sadly it's very generic stuff, as much use as shaving foam on a Sectoid. We want everyone to have the best experience possible, and will continue supporting the title with upcoming patches." "We are aware some players have experienced performance issues while playing XCOM 2, and we are looking into them and gathering more information from users. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do in the meantime - including one particular off-the-beaten-track fix which damn-near doubled my own frame rate.įirst up, here's the full 2K statement provided to us, though it's essentially a repeat of what they've said elsewhere:

Firaxis and 2K aren't giving anything away about what the problem is or when a fix will land, though they do tell us that they're "aware some players have experienced performance issues" and that they're looking into it. It's a damn shame, crossing the line from ultimately meaningless visual sacrifices into actively annoying slowness. I'm far from alone, as a glance at the Steam forums, official boards or Reddit will very quickly reveal.
