An issue has been identified where using the Plasma Gun can result in a drop in performance. This will be resolved in our upcoming hotfix, 1.10.3.

This should now be resolved - keep us posted! [image] Hotfix #84 - 1.10.3 - Patch Notes Fixed performance issues related to the overheat/peril gain/loss in certain weapons.

Issue Type (Required): Visual Issue Description (Required): After recent patch, whenever i take the plasma gun out and shoot it, it drops the frames to unplayable. Link to video i captured [Darktide isn't crazy i promise] [PC] Do You Use Mods? (Optional): No, I don’t use mods Reprodu…

This is happening to me with all kinds of explosions somehow

Exactly same problem since most recent hotfix

happening to me, and the people over at reddit: Reddit - The heart of the internet

Issue Type (Required): Performance Issue Description (Required): I just played 2 havoc games after updating the game and everytime i shoot with the plasma gun the game freezes for me and another one of my teamates. After the game i asked my buddy on discord to test it out, he enabled the performanc…

to fix the issue goto steam and in the games launch options put -DX11 fixed the issue for me. also i noticed in game they took away the option to change from directx 11 and directx 12

thanks, shouldnt have to fix it, they need to fix the game

KNOWN ISSUE: Plasma Gun Performance Issues

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FatsharkJulia December 15, 2025, 12:51pm 24

This should now be resolved - keep us posted!

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KNOWN ISSUE: Plasma Gun Performance Issues

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