How to Fix Diablo Immortal PC Controller Lag

How to Fix Diablo Immortal PC Controller Lag

No keyboard and mouse here.

Despite initial criticism, Diablo Immortal already has a large number of users that play it on mobile devices as well as on PC. Because Diablo games in the previous generation provided excellent support for playing with a controller, many gamers intended to play Immortal in this manner, but encountered lag, particularly in the PC version. Here’s how to fix that controller lag.

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Diablo Immortal PC Controller Lag Fix

At the time of writing, there is no official remedy for the controller lag in the PC edition of Diablo Immortal, as Blizzard has yet to release an official patch to address this issue. However, creative fans have already discovered some temporary fixes to lessen lag in the game; see the ones we found below.

Turn Off VSync to Fix Diablo Immortal PC Controller Lag

Turning off Vsync options in graphic settings can somewhat lessen the controller lag in the PC version of Diablo Immortal. To do this, go into the settings, click on “Graphics”, and on “off” to the right of the Vertical Sync option, as shown in the screenshot below.

How to Uncap FPS in Diablo Immortal

The other thing you should try to lessen the controller lag is removing the frame-rate limit by selecting the “Uncapped” in the Frame Rate setting in the same menu as in the screenshot above.

Check if Your Controller is Officially Supported in Diablo Immortal PC Version

Lastly, if nothing helps, check if your controller is on the list of supported controllers for the PC version of Diablo Immortal.

Supported PC Windows Controllers (Wired mode)

  • Xbox One Wireless Controller
  • Logitech Gamepad F510
  • Logitech Gamepad F710
  • PlayStation DualShock 3
  • PlayStation DualShock 4
  • PlayStation DualSense
  • Nintendo Switch JoyCon
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
  • Xbox Adaptive Controller
  • Xbox Elite Controller
  • Xbox Elite Controller Series 2

Supported PC Windows Controllers (Wireless mode via Bluetooth)

  • Xbox One Wireless Bluetooth Controller
  • SteelSeries Stratus Duo
  • PlayStation DualShock 3
  • PlayStation DualShock 4
  • PlayStation DualSense
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

If nothing helps, you will have to endure the lag or play without the controller until Blizzard resolves this issue with a future patch or update.

For more Diablo Immortal, check out the end-game grind explained, if character names are unique, and how to join a Clan.


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Nick has been a Prima Games Staff Writer since May 2022, an old-school gamer, and a gamer journalist with over 25 years of expertise. Our resident micro-influencer from Serbia! When he's not driving through Belgrade, he's probably racing in Gran Turismo or Forza, playing some strange JRPG games or just watching pro wrestling.