How to Fix War Thunder Lagging In Multiplayer on PS4?

War Thunder is one of the most immersive and action-packed war games available on the PlayStation 4. However, like any online game, it can sometimes face the frustrating issue of lag. Lag can turn a thrilling gaming experience into a nightmare, with delays and disruptions hindering players from fully enjoying the intense battles. In this article, we will explore some simple yet effective solutions to troubleshoot lag issues in War Thunder on your PS4. Whether you are facing connectivity issues or experiencing delays in gameplay, we have got you covered. So, let’s dive right in and get your War Thunder experience back on track!

Solution 1: Check if the PSN/Game Servers are Down?

The first thing you need to do is check your PSN server status as the PlayStation 4 coop not working might be due to some undergoing maintenance.

So, all you can do is confirm that this problem exists.

How do I check my PSN status?

Here’s how you can check PSN status:

Go to the PlayStation Network Service Status page.
Check the service status and if there’s any issue all you have to do is wait

You can check War Thunder server status by visiting their official website or Twitter.

Solution 2: Restart PlayStation 4

Whenever you encounter lagging on War Thunder or even if it’s a game bug/glitch, you should try restarting your PS4.

WHY?

Restarting the console will eliminate any temporary errors/glitches occurring due to the old/corrupted cache

So, here is how you can restart your PlayStation 4:

Press and Hold down PlayStation (PS) button on your controller
From the menu shown, Select the Power option
From the screen that will appear on the power icon, select the last option “Restart PS4”
While your PS4 restarts, don’t unplug any cord to avoid any hardware failure

Solution 3: Connect to a Hotspot/Different Wi-Fi on PlayStation 4

Most of the network errors are due to your connected network. Either it’s too slow or their some connection issues with your network. To see if your network is not faulty, try switching to a different Wi-Fi or your mobile’s hotspot

Go to Settings from the PS4 homepage
Scroll down to Network and click on it to access Network Settings
Then select Set Up Internet Connection
Choose Use Wi-Fi
Select Easy for the setup method
You can see the hotspot I turned on as well.
In case you don’t find your Wi-Fi network, press the triangle button on your controller to scan networks
Scroll down to your desired Wi-Fi, click on it and enter your password to connect, and see if you are facing any errors

Solution 4: Use an Ethernet Cable

If you are experiencing unstable internet on your PlayStation 4 and your Wi-Fi has a good enough speed, then maybe some receiving or glitches could be causing an unstable connection.

Alternatively, PS4 comes with an ethernet port that would let you experience an uninterrupted connection.

Here’s how to do it:

Step A. Connecting Ethernet Cable to PlayStation 4

At the rear of your PS4 where you have put your power cable and HDMI cable, you’d find an Ethernet port where you need to insert an ethernet cable from your router.

Make sure you have inserted in the output port of your router, your network is active and the cable works fine.

Step B. Setting Up LAN on PlayStation 4

Go to Settings from the PS4 homepage
Scroll down to Network and click on it to access Network Settings
Then select Set Up Internet Connection
Choose Use a LAN Cable
Select Easy as the connection method.
The PlayStation 4 will automatically detect your LAN connection and set it up. If your connection requires a proxy server, select Custom instead of Easy and enter the necessary settings.
Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.

Solution 5: Enable Automatic Game Updates on PlayStation 4

It’s possible that you might have missed the new update notification of War Thunder and an older version of the game can be causing these issues.

To avoid such situations and besides updating each game manually, we can set PlayStation 4 to update games automatically.

Usually, they are set to automatic updates by default to avoid freezing.

Here are 8 steps you can follow to allow automatic game updates on PS4:

Go to Settings from the PS4 homepage
In the Settings menu, scroll down and select “System.”
Scroll down to “Automatic Downloads” and select it.
Toggle on the options for “Application Update Files”
You can also choose to enable automatic download of “Featured Content,” which includes game demos and trailers.

We are halfway through, and we have enabled PS4 automatic updates but it is best that your PS4 can download updates even if it is in rest mode. For that

Go back to the main Settings menu that you opened from the gear icon.
Scroll down and select Power Save Settings
Now choose Set Features Availabe in Rest Mode
Check box Stay Connected to the Internet

Now, your PlayStation 4 will be able to download updates over your internet whenever they are available. Even if your PS4 is in rest mode, your War Thunder will remain up-to-date.

Solution 6: How to Change Your DNS Settings On PS4?

There are some faulty DNS servers that may cause WiFi issues.

So, let’s change the DNS Settings:

Go to Settings from the PS4 homepage
Scroll down to Network and click on it to access Network Settings
Then select Set Up Internet Connection
Choose Wi-Fi or LAN Cable, depending on how you connect to the internet
Select Custom for the setup method
After choosing your WiFi select Automatic for IP Address and Do not Specify for DHCP settings.
Select Manual for DNS settings
More Settings would appear:
- For Primary settings enter 8.8.8.8
- For Secondary 8.8.4.4 to match the Google DNS
Then select Next > Automatic for MTU Settings
Choose Do Not Use for Proxy Server
After your DNS settings have been updated you can test your internet connection to check if the error is gone.

Solution 7: Delete Corrupted Downloads on PlayStation 4

When you delete a corrupted download on a PS4, the console will remove the incomplete or corrupted data from its storage system fixing lagging.

Just follow the steps below:

Go to your Notifications on the PS4 home screen
Press Options on the controller.
Then select Downloads.
Highlight the corrupted file (it will be grayed out),
Press Options again.
Then select Delete.

Solution 8: Contact PlayStation 4 Support

If none of the above solutions work for you then there might be a chance that your PlayStation 4 has issues.

You can visit the PlayStation Official Website to get it repaired and choose the relevant issue which in your case would be freezing.

Make sure you tell all the solutions you have applied to your console and let them know the issue you are facing is due to War Thunder. This will help the support agent to identify the main reason for this error. They should reply to you ideally within 24 hours and if you don’t get any reply within 2-3 days, then you might need to make another support ticket.

Final thoughts

In conclusion, lag can be a substantial hurdle when playing War Thunder on your PS4, but it doesn’t have to ruin your gaming experience. By following the solutions mentioned above, such as checking server status, optimizing your internet connection, or contacting console support, you will significantly reduce lag and enjoy a smoother gameplay experience. Remember to restart your console, enable automatic game updates, and utilize an Ethernet cable or alternative Wi-Fi hotspot whenever necessary. Don’t let lag hold you back – adopt these troubleshooting techniques and get back into the action-packed world of War Thunder today!