Are you experiencing high ping and lag issues while playing Chivalry 2? Many players have reported these frustrating performance problems, but don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll walk you through several proven solutions to get you back to smooth medieval combat. Read on…
How to fix Chivalry 2 High Ping and Lag Issues
You don’t have to try them all; just work your way down until you find the one that does the trick!
1: Turn off network-hogging programs
2: Check your network connection
3: Update your network adapter driver
5: Install all the game updates
Fix 1: Turn off network-hogging programs
If there are network-hogging programs running in the background, you’re more likely to encounter lag issues and high ping in-game. It’s possible that some apps are interfering with your game, or they have consumed too many resources and leave too little for Chivalry 2 to run smoothly.
To check for network-hogging programs in the background, you can look for any videos loading in the background, or your web browser with tons of tabs opened. Here’s how to turn them off :
- Right-click your taskbar, then click Task Manager.
- Under the Processes tab, look for the processes that are network-hogging. Here we take Chrome as an example, right-click it then click End task.
Check if your game is running smoother. If your game is still laggy, try the next solution.
Fix 2: Check your network connection
When your game is lagging and you get high ping, you need to make sure your Internet connection is valid. A few things you can look for to check your Internet connection are as below:
- Try to power cycle your router and modem. Unplug the power cables from your router and your modem, leave them disconnected for at least 30 seconds, then plug the cables back into both devices. When your Internet is working again, check if your game is still laggy.
- If you’re playing Chivalry 2 on Wi-Fi, make sure there’s no overcrowding. In other words, if your Wi-Fi is connected to multiple devices, disconnect the ones you don’t need at the moment.
(Also if possible, play on a wired connection. It’d provide a more stable and reliable connection.) - If you have low-speed Internet, it could lead to an unstable Internet connection. You can google “Internet speed test” and pick a tool to test your Internet speed. However, when your Internet connection is unreasonably slow, consider contacting your Internet provider for help.
If your Internet connection is solid but you still get high ping when playing Chivalry 2, try the next fix.
Fix 3: Update your network adapter driver
Your network adapter driver is the crucial software that controls how your PC communicates with game servers. An outdated or corrupted driver can be a hidden cause of high ping and lag, often showing up as:
- Consistently higher ping than other players on the same network
- Delayed response time even with good internet speed
- Performance drops specifically during multiplayer interactions
- Lag that persists even when your internet speed tests look fine
The good news is that updating your network adapter driver can often resolve these issues. There are two ways to update your driver: manually or automatically.
Manual driver update – You can update the network adapter driver via Device Manager. Note that sometimes Device Manager can’t detect if your driver needs an update, since the Windows database isn’t updated frequently. In this case, you can try to update your network adapter driver automatically.
Automatic driver update – If you don’t have the time, patience, or computer skills to update your driver manually, you can, instead, do it automatically with Driver Easy. Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for your exact network adapter and your Windows version, then it will download and install it correctly:
1) Download and install Driver Easy.
2) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
3) Click the Activate & Update button next to the flagged device to download and install the correct version of this driver automatically.
Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (You’ll need the Pro version for this – when you select Update All, you’ll get a prompt to upgrade. If you’re not prepared to purchase the Pro version yet, Driver Easy provides a 7-day trial at no cost, granting access to all Pro features like fast downloads and easy installation. No charges will occur until after your 7-day trial period ends.)
If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at support@drivereasy.com.
Restart your PC for the new drivers to take effect. If you still encounter lag issues and get high ping in Chivalry 2, try the next fix.
Fix 4: Check the server status
When the server is down or overcrowded, you may find that the game is too laggy to play. You can check for the server status on Chivalry 2 official Twitter, where the developers will post a notice if anything goes wrong or a server needs maintenance. Also, you can use the server browser and switch to a server with lower ping (this feature is only on PC for now and will be available on consoles soon.)
If the game servers don’t seem to be responsible for your lag issues, try the last fix.
Fix 5: Install all the game updates
It’s important to keep your game updated, especially for a new release like Chivalry 2. Some issues may have been fixed through new patch notes, so make sure you always update your game.
The good news is you don’t really have to worry about this part, since the Epic Games client will install the new updates for you automatically. Just note that if you turned off the automatic update option previously, make sure to check for new updates manually.
Hopefully this article solves your problem and you can now join a match on Chivalry 2 without any lags! Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or suggestions.
