How to Fix Sifu Stuttering & FPS Drop Issue on PC

Sifu is a popular beat ’em-up action-adventure video game available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Still, some players complained about stuttering and FPS drop issues. The game performance decreases when they cross the boundary of a new zone/enter a cutscene.

If you are also dealing with Sifu stuttering or low framerate issues on your PC then we have gathered the best solutions. These are tried and tested fixes that will boost Sifu’s performance.

How to Fix Sifu FPS Drops and Stuttering Issues on PC?

You don’t need to try them all. Just work your way down the list until you find the one that does the trick

Fix 1. Check Sifu System Requirements

Before moving to any fixes, must check the system requirements that suit running Sifu:

In case your PC hardware is not supported to run the game then read this article to know what is the best pre-built gaming PC. An Upgrade on the PC will help you to fix your issues.

Fix 2. Add the Command Line in the Game File

You can also try adding a command to the Engine.ini file that helps Unreal Engine 4 games with precompiling some shaders but there will still be new PSOs and shaders that have to be compiled when loading/traversing between different areas.

This is just a piece of advice that we give to our users. Unreal Engine games share a lot of the same code but not all commands work across every game because the game engine is customized by the developer.

The command is [/script/engine.renderersettings]r.CreateShadersOnLoad=1

Fix 3. Install the Latest Patch

Whenever you try to download Sifu make sure that you also install its all patches (updates). So if the latest game patch is available then download it before you start playing the game.

Fix 4. Update your Graphics Driver

Sifu Stuttering issues can also occur if your PC has outdated or corrupted graphics drivers. To improve gaming performance you should always update the graphics card driver.

There are two methods to update your system’s cards i.e. Manual and Automatic.

In the manual method, you need to visit the concerned site search for the latest compatible drivers, and download them on your PC. If you don’t have relevant skills then there are chances that you might install the wrong drivers.

So we suggest you adopt an automatic method in which you need to download Driver Easy on your PC. This tool will automatically scan your PC for outdated graphics drivers and update it instantly.

Fix 5. Optimize in-game Graphics Settings

Although this solution doesn’t affect much still you should lower the in-game graphics settings. This is the old but efficient way to fix framerate drops and boost game performance. Especially when the minimum requirement for Sifu is barely met by your PC. But when the PC meets the requirement for Sifu then skip this fix.

For low-medium tier machines, follow the following settings to adjust this:

In-game video settings:

• High Contrast Display: No
• Shadow: Medium
• Textures: High (lower it if you want more frames)
• View Distance: High (lower it if you want more frames)
• Effects: Medium
• Foliage: Low
• Anti-Aliasing: Medium

Display Settings:

• Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Render Resolution: Maximum
• Luminosity: 5 or lower
• Display Mode: Fullscreen
• V-sync: No
• HUD Size: 100%
• Hide HUD: No

Launch Sifu after you modify the in-game graphics settings. Check if its FPS still drops, If yes then try the next fix below.

Fix 6. Modify Graphics Card Settings

If you have recently changed graphics card settings in the Nvidia or AMD control panel that causes the stuttering issue then try to change them again.

For Nvidia users, follow the steps below:

• Right-click on your desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the context menu.
• Click Manage 3D Settings on the left, then navigate to the Program Settings tab. In the Select a program to customize: part, add Sifu from the program list.
• In the Specify the settings for this program section, modify the following settings:
• Max Frame Rate: Set it to a frame rate below your monitor’s current refresh rate
• OpenGL rendering GPU: Set it to your Nvidia GPU
• Power Management: Prefer Maximum Performance
• Low Latency Mode: Ultra
• Vertical sync: Fast
• Texture filtering – Quality: Performance
• Click Apply to save the changes.

For AMD users, follow the steps below:

• Open AMD Radeon Settings.
• Go to Gaming > Global Settings. Then modify the settings the same way you see on the screenshot below.

Launch Sifu and see if the in-game FPS increases. If not, move on to the next fix, below.

Fix 6. Change Windows Power Plan

Changing the PC power plan can also boost the FPS and game performance.

Here’s how you can do this:

• On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time, then type powercfg.cpl and press Enter.
• In the pop-up window, expand Hide additional plans and select High Performance.

Launch Sifu to check if you are getting a better FPS. If this doesn’t work on your PC, then try setting the Windows power plan to Ultimate Performance, a power plan that is designed to make the most out of high and setups.

Follow the below steps to make the ultimate performance option on the power plan list:

• On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R to invoke the Run box, type cmd, and press Ctrl, Shift, and Enter at the same time to run Command Prompt as administrator
• In the command prompt, paste the following command and press Enter.
• powercfg -duplicatescheme e9a42b02-d5df-448d-aa00-03f14749eb61
• If you see a prompt similar to this, go back to the Power Options window in the Control Panel to enable the Ultimate Performance power plan.

Launch the game to see if Sifu’s in-game FPS improves after changing the power plan. If FPS still drops then try the next fix below

Fix 7. Disable Overlays

Apps like Discord, Nvidia GeForce Experience, and Twitch support the overlay feature. It can also interfere with the performance and compatibility issues as well.

If you enable overlays while playing the game, try disabling it. Then launch Sifu and check if the FPS boosts. If FPS still drops then try the next fix below.

Fix 8. Disable Background Recording and Xbox Game Bar

The background recording and Xbox Game Bar feature in Windows 10/11 can cause FPS drops.

Here’s how you can disable them to gain better game performance:

• On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and at the same time open Windows Settings. Click Gaming to open Windows 10 gaming settings.
• Turn off the toggle under the Xbox Game Bar if it is turned on.
• Click Captures on the left, then turn off the toggle under Background recording if it is turned on.

Launch Sifu to see if you can play it smoothly.

Fix 9. Update Your Windows OS

Updating the operating system can help to boost FPS and enhance game performance. Here’s how you can do that:

• Hover to the Windows Search bar and search for Windows Update
• On the next page, hit the Check For Updates button
• Once you update your Windows system, we suggest you reboot your system and run the Sifu game

Now check if FPS drops fix and enjoy your game.