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These Graphics Settings Will Bid Farewell to Lag Before the Overwatch Update

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Summary

  • Sudden lags and stutter issues certainly kill the mood, but using some best Overwatch settings can save your day.
  • With a day prior to the next Overwatch update, now it's the right time to tweak your settings a bit.
  • This article focuses on highlighting the best graphics settings for Overwatch to save you from lag.

It's less than a couple of hours until gamers get their hands on the next Overwatch update, and the community went crazy after Aaron Keller's announcement. Whether gamers will try to fly around the map with Jetpack Cat or shoot some heads with Emre, nobody likes that patch-day stutter. It is certainly the fastest way to kill your vibe, and who knows, that might be faster than your internet speed as well.

Regardless, nobody wants to face annoying lags and stutters throughout their game. Competitive games like Overwatch need optimal settings for a smooth experience. That's why using the best Overwatch settings would be the smartest way to tackle the situation. On that note, this article will help you solve your in-game issues by highlighting the Overwatch best settings.

What are the Best Settings in Overwatch?

Honestly, there's no one-line answer for this question. A plethora of in-game settings, especially graphics options, can be tweaked, which surely saves your day from getting stutters on patch day. From texture to lighting quality, some options need to be set to medium, while some should be at the lowest possible settings.

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Best Graphics Settings for Overwatch (Image Credits: Blizzard Entertainment)

You have to compromise the quality to an extent. When an angry Reinhardt dashes forward towards you, trust me, you will be the last person to check about the map quality. Keeping that in mind, here's a brief on the best Overwatch Settings (Graphics) to tackle stuttering:

SettingsOption
Graphics QualityCustom
High Quality UpsamplingNvidia DLSS Super Resolution
Texture QualityMedium
Texture Filtering QualityHigh - 4x
Local Fog DetailLow
Model DetailLow
Shadow DetailLow
Effects DetailLow
Lightning QualityMedium
Refraction QualityLow
Screenshot Quality1x Resolution
Ambient OcclusionOff
Dynamic ReflectionsOff
Local ReflectionsOn
Damage FXDefault
Best Overwatch Settings

If you're done tweaking your settings, do check out our coverage of the Overwatch 2 Hero Tier List to adjust your picks according to the current meta.

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What Can We Expect From Overwatch Season 1

Season 1 Characters
Overwatch Season 1 Characters (Image Credits: Blizzard Entertainment)

As mentioned earlier, Overwatch has finally brought back its true self. Game Director Aaron Keller gave a brief idea of what people can expect from the upcoming update. In case you've missed the Overwatch Spotlight, here's a recap:

  • Five new characters: Domina (Tank), Jetpack Cat (Support), Anran (Damage), Emre (Damage), and Mizuki (Support)
  • Brand-new shop skins, User Interface, Esports Lootbox, and more.
  • Exciting Collaborations, Gibraltar tweak, new Mythic Skins, and fresh Battle Pass.

That's all we have to discuss on the best Overwatch settings, and hope you can tackle lags and stutters by utilising these options well. If you're interested in reading such news, check out our recent coverage of Overwatch x Naraka Bladepoint Crossover.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Overwatch Settings?

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The best Overwatch settings are catered towards improving frames so that you don't get micro stutters or major lags during your gameplay. You can start by setting the Texture quality to Medium, Filtering Quality to High - 4x, and others for the best results. 

When is Overwatch Season 1 launching?

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Overwatch Season 1 is scheduled to go live on February 10, 2026, at 7 PM GMT/ 11 AM PST. 

What is new in the next Overwatch update?

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As you can tell by the name, Overwatch 2 has removed its “2” and returned to its original name. Apart from that, five new characters will arrive in-game, along with multiple rewards to grab. 

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