How to Fix Lag, Stuttering, or Low FPS in NBA 2K25

NBA 2K25 brings a new level of realism and control with ProPLAY™ technology.

In MyCAREER, you can define your legacy in the all-new City, competing in streetball and building a dynasty.

As a General Manager in MyNBA, you can create a team that spans multiple eras.

MyTEAM lets you construct and challenge other elite lineups, while The W allows you to play in the WNBA.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix lag, stuttering, or low FPS drops in NBA 2K25 on PC and make the game run faster.

Fix 1: Update your graphics card

Fix 2: Use high-performance graphics

1. Search for “Graphics settings” using Windows Search and press Enter.
2. Select “browse” and add the NBA 2K25 app (e.g. This PC > Windows (C:) > Program Files (x86) > Steam > steamapps > common > NBA 2K25 > NBA 2K25 application).
3. Select “Options” on NBA 2K25.
4. Choose “High performance” and select “Save”.
5. Launch NBA 2K25 and let the shaders build complete!

Fix 3: Lower video settings

1. Launch NBA 2K25 > Features > Video Settings.
2. Change these settings:
   • HDR: Off
   • Ray-Traced Reflections: Off
   • Texture Detail Level: Low
   • Overall Quality: Low

Fix 4: Close all of your tabs and apps

• Close all tabs before launching the game (e.g. Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox).
• Close all apps before launching the game (e.g. Discord, File Explorer, Outlook).

Fix 5: Delete temporary files

1. Search for %temp% using the Windows search bar.
2. Press CTRL + A on your keyboard to select all files.
3. Right-click a file.
4. Select “Delete”.
5. Select “Yes”.

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