God of War Ragnarok recently dropped on PC and is getting a lot of flack for its requirement to have a PSN account to play the game. Which is completely pointless on PC. However, there are also some performance issues that need to be addressed as well. So this guide will show you how to improve and in some cases fix stuttering, high CPU usage and Disk Priority issues in God of War Ragnarok on PC.

Takeaways:

  1. How to fix Stuttering, High CPU and Disk Priority Issues in God of War Ragnarok PC (STEAM)
  2. What is causing stuttering in GOWR and how do you fix it?

How to Fix Stuttering, High CPU and Disk Priority Issues in God of War Ragnarok PC.

This is a simple registry edit to enable High CPU and Disk Priority for the God of War Ragnarok executable. It's not a guarantee for all hardware but it can help with performance on weaker CPUs and slower disks. As we mentioned a performance improvement is not guaranteed, and can sometimes be worse (though unlikely). The main improvement this mod can provide is a reduction in stuttering, even if FPS stays the same. It smooths things out a lot from the few tests we've done on slower PCs.

Installation Guide

Follow these steps to apply the tweak:

  • Download the GOWR Anti-Stutter Mod.
  • Double-click the provided .reg file.
  • When prompted, click "Yes" to apply the registry change.
  • The modification will remain in effect until you uninstall it.

Optional: If "High" priority causes performance issues, try using the "Above Normal" priority file instead. This alternative is available in case your system struggles with the "High" priority setting.

Uninstallation Guide

If you encounter any issues or want to remove the tweak, simply run the provided "Uninstall" .reg file. This will revert your system back to its original settings. However, you will need to restart your computer for it to take effect properly.

Additional Information

  • Requires Admin Rights: You’ll need administrative privileges to modify the registry. Make sure you're logged in as an Administrator.
  • One-Time Setup: Once applied, the tweak remains active until you uninstall it. No need to reapply the file each time you play.
  • No Impact on Game Files: Since this change only affects system settings, future game updates won’t undo the tweak.

Can you Remove the Annoying PSN Account Requirement for GOWR Using Mods?

As is typical Sony has made another stupid move that upset everyone playing on PC and forced the requirement of a PSN account to play the game. However, thanks to mods it is possible to remove this dumb requirement. That said, they are also pushing really, really hard to have the mod removed. But at this stage, it's still working wonders and you can find out more about it here: How to Remove PSN Account Requirement for God of War Ragnarok PC.