The Last of Us Part 1 is an action-adventure sequel or a remake of 2013’s The Last of US. This new game features impressive gameplay visuals and controls including a great and enhanced combat experience and more. Although the game has been a big hit among critics and players, the game is having a few issues here and there, including stuttering, lags, and freezing on PS5. In this guide, you’ll get to know how you can fix The Last of Us Part 1 stuttering, lags, and freezing issues on PS5.
Method 1: Disable the rest mode
- On your console, go to Settings
- Now, select System -> Power Saving -> and Set Time until PS5 enters Rest Mode
- Here, you’ll be able to set how long your PS5 can stay inactive before it’ll automatically enter Rest Mode
- You’ll need to select the “Don’t Put in Rest Mode” option for disabling this feature permanently
Method 2: Update your PS5 firmware
- Head over to Settings and then hit System
- Choose System Software and hit System Software Update and Settings
- Now, select Update System Software and then choose Update Using Internet
Method 3: Reboot your console
If you’re a PS5 console user and you’re having issues with the system performance or in-game performance, then ensure that you reboot the console to refresh the system. Sometimes, a simple restart of the console could fix the issue with the lags, crashes, or stutters.
Method 4: Power cycle the PS5
- First, you should shut down the console completely
- Remove the power cable from the console
- Wait for 20-30 seconds and then plug the cable back in
- Finally, you should turn on the console and then check for the issue once more
Method 5: Update the game
- Head over to your PS5’s home screen
- Navigate to the main menu on the top
- Now, go to the Games tab
- Scroll down to The Last of Us Part 1 and then highlight it
- After that, press the Options button on your controller
- Lastly, choose to Check for Updates in the drop-down menu
