Why is Modern Warfare 3 laggy — common causes and easy fixes

No more lags.

Modern Warfare 3may be a classic, but lag can turn even the most epic games into a frustrating experience.

If you’re asking “why is MW3 laggy,” you’re not alone.

In this ONE Esports guide, we delve into the common causes of lag, and provide you with solutions so you can get back to dominating the online battlefield.

Why is MW3 laggy? Here are the common causes and fixes

Lag can show as stuttering, some scenes snapping back in gameplay, or poor hit registration.

Some simple fixes you’re able to try are rebooting your system or lowering your graphics settings.

Operators fighting in Capture the Flag game mode of Modern Warfare 3

If the simple solutions don’t work, there are two main culprits for most forms of lags, network issues and hardware limitations.

Network issues

Hardware limitations

By following these steps, you should be well on your way to a lag-free experience.

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