How to Fix Controller Causing Lag and Stuttering in Senua's Saga Hellblade 2.
If you are playing Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 on PC from Steam or any other platform and have noticed that you have lag and stuttering issues even though your PC is good enough to play the game without issue. There's a good chance that your Controller is causing the problems. This is quite a common problem that has affected a lot of games lately. It's also got an easy fix so follow along as we guide you through the process.
How to Fix Controller Lag in Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 on Steam.
While it might sound surprising, this issue is quite common in modern games. Controllers can and do cause lag and FPS drops. Typically, this happens due to low battery levels, but outdated firmware is the second most common cause, and one that people never think to check. As the controller constantly connects and disconnects, the game struggles to maintain a stable connection. This is a frequent issue in games like Horizon Zero Dawn, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and Forza Horizon 5. Before proceeding with the steps below, make sure to try using brand-new batteries.
Update Your Xbox Controller Firmware.
This isn't the most obvious process, which is what Microsoft is known for these days. But below you will find all the steps to follow to update your Xbox controller.
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Install the Xbox Accessories app from the Microsoft Store.
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Once installed, open the app and connect your controller using a USB cable.
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If an update is available you will have the option to download it. If nothing appears you have the latest version available. Make sure you do not disconnect the controller during this period you don't want to brick your device. The update can take between 5 and 10 minutes so be prepared to wait.
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After the update completes, close the app. Then, go to Settings > Devices, and remove your Xbox Controller from the list of devices. Restart your computer, reconnect your controller, and you should experience smoother gameplay without major FPS lag in your games. Restart your computer as well, then pair your controller with your computer again.
Update PS4 & PS5 Wireless Controller Firmware.
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To update your PS5 controller firmware you’ll need to install the app on your Windows PC. You can download the app here.
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Once you have installed the Firmware updater for DualSense wireless controllers open it and connect your controller using the USB cable.
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Now follow the steps shown, and confirm the request to download additional software (the firmware update). Make sure you do not disconnect your controller or turn off your PC during this process.
Is My Controller Causing Stuttering & Lag in Senua's Saga Hellblade 2?
The answer isn't a straightforward yes or no, but it's possible that your controller is causing issues. Fortunately, this is relatively easy to address. After ensuring that the batteries in your controller are not the problem, follow the steps outlined above to troubleshoot further.