Game freezes then speeds back up

Age of Empires II: DE II - Report a Bug
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:arrow_forward: GAME INFORMATION

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  • GAME BUILD #: 101.101.62085.0 8752729
  • GAME PLATFORM: Steam
  • OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11

:arrow_forward: ISSUE EXPERIENCED

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Everytime I play, the game will freeze and then speed up again after a variable amount of time, usually only a few seconds. Happens even when I play a Skirmish against a single AI with standard settings.

:arrow_forward: FREQUENCY OF ISSUE

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  • 100% of the time / matches I play (ALWAYS)

:arrow_forward: REPRODUCTION STEPS

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Here’s the steps to reproduce the issue:

  1. Launch a game

:arrow_forward: EXPECTED RESULT

:point_down: What was SUPPOSED to happen if the bug you encountered were not present?

Shouldn’t lag

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Hey notselfbutcount,

  1. Can you try to verify your files in the Steam Library? Age of Empires II → Right button → Properties → Local files.

  2. Can you try to disable your mods? And restart the game after that.

  3. Can you try to close as many programs as possible before starting the game?

  4. Can you update windows and graphic card drivers?

If the issue persists after these steps, could you send us your dxdiags so we can see what your PC specifications are?

Thanks!