Welcome to our New World Lag Detected FIX guide. This guide will describe why this mistake occurs and supply you with a few possible solutions on how to repair lag identified mistake in New World.
New World Lag Detected FIX
Inspect Server Status
Prior to doing anything in particular in order to fix the lag detected problem, very first check your server status through the main servers page for New World MMO.
Select among the 5 regions and inspect whether the server you are playing on isn’t offline or on upkeep.
If the server is fine and you’re seeing the green check mark next to your server, then follow other ideas in this guide to repair the connectivity concerns.
Shut Off Third Party Applications
New World requires a ton of bandwidth when you play the game, so turning off all other applications that may be using your bandwidth is a good concept.
Turn Off Third Party Applications
Do turn off all third party applications, such as:
- VPN or Proxy servers
- Streaming platforms
- All background downloads, including Windows Updates
You can see which applications use the most of your bandwidth by following these steps:
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard
- Go to Task Manager
- Select “Processes” tab
- Click on Network
Shut down all applications that eat up the majority of your bandwidth.
Check for Firewall Permissions – New World Lag Detected FIX
Windows Firewall could be blocking your connectivity with the New World servers, so try the following:
- Press Win+R keys
- Type in “firewall.cpl” and press Enter
- Select “Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall” feature
- Go to “Change Settings” tab
- Select or add New World from the list of applications
- Check both Private and Public columns
Restart Router and Modem
Wireless connectivity may also create some lags, so switching your PC to your router through a cable is a good idea:
- Turn off your router and modem
- Wait for one minute and turn them back on
- Connect your router to your PC with a cable (e.g. patch cord)
Verify Integrity of Your Game Files – New World Lag Detected FIX
During the closed beta test players, who had problems with laggy connection, used the following method, which could work this time as well:
- Go to your Steam client
- Select “Library” tab
- Right-click on the New World game
- Select “Properties” from the list
- Go to “Local Files” tab
- Select “Verify Integrity of Game Files” feature
