COD: Warzone players report low FPS on Steam

Call of Duty: Warzone players are frustrated with low frame rates when playing the game on Steam. Reports from players on platforms like Reddit and Steam forums suggest that performance on Steam is noticeably worse compared to other platforms, such as Battle.net or the Xbox app. Many users claim their FPS (frames per second) is nearly cut in half on Steam, even when using powerful gaming setups.

A Reddit user shared their experience, stating that their system — a 4070S GPU paired with a 7800X3D CPU — delivered around 120 FPS on Steam. However, when switching to the Xbox app, their FPS jumped to a smooth 200-240. They also noted that the 120 FPS on Steam felt stuttery, making gameplay less enjoyable. The post gained traction, with others chiming in to share similar issues and recommend trying the game on Battle.net or the Xbox app instead.

For some players, switching platforms dramatically improved performance. One user on Steam forums reported going from 120 FPS on Steam to over 240 FPS on Battle.net, all while using the same settings. Another Reddit user mentioned that their monitor’s refresh rate capped their FPS at 165 on Battle.net, but the game felt much smoother overall. In contrast, some players said the platform switch didn’t make much of a difference, leaving them puzzled about the root cause of the issue.

The problems seem to have started after the recent Omnimovement update, which introduced new features but also, it seems, performance inconsistencies. Videos comparing FPS on Steam and other platforms back these claims, with benchmarks consistently showing Steam falling short.

Players are pointing fingers at Activision and even speculating about intentional neglect of the Steam version. Some believe it’s a push to drive users toward Battle.net or the Xbox app, both of which are more tightly integrated with Activision and Microsoft. “It looks like Microsoft is trying to force players to use their Xbox app instead of their competitor Steam,” one Reddit user commented, echoing a sentiment shared by many.

Others are frustrated by the lack of acknowledgment from the developers. A user on Reddit noted that the issue isn’t listed on Raven Software’s Trello board, which tracks known bugs and updates for Warzone. Instead, players are left to troubleshoot the problem themselves or switch platforms entirely, which isn’t ideal for those who bought the game on Steam.

For now, there are a few workarounds. Some users report slight improvements by tweaking settings on Steam, like disabling voice chat or switching it to “friends only.” However, these fixes don’t resolve the fundamental performance gap. A more reliable option seems to be transferring progress to another platform using the same Activision account. This allows players to pick up where they left off without losing their stats or purchases, though it requires re-downloading the game on a different client.

As usual, we’ll keep track of the situation and will post an update if and when there are any further developments. Feel free to drop a comment below in case you’ve discovered a useful workaround in the meantime.