Anyone else wishing Nintendo would fix the frame rate dropping?

[Elias_]

I don't think the frame rate is a hardware issue but can be attributed to poor optimisation. A lot of more demanding titles run at a higher and/or more stable frame rate on the Switch. Of course, the game would run much better on more powerful hardware, but that's hardly an excuse. Animal Crossing doesn't simulate physics for characters, for instance, and doesn't have to render too many objects at once since the camera can't be rotated freely.

Another indicator of subpar optimisation are the loading times. There is no reason for the game to take this long to load. As a result, I think that optimisation just wasn't a focus during development, which also makes sense: the game is no fast-paced action title that demands 60 fps at all times to be playable. Moreover, the frame drops are only ever noticeable if you spend a lot of time decorating your island. Most players will probably never experience them.

 

[LuchaSloth]

Never noticed anything with framerate. Didn't even know that was an issue for this game. I have seen assets pop in and out of use when there is a burden on the physical memory...but, only when there is a lot in one place.

 

[TommyTDL]

We created a rather large diner with red and white tile floor and the framerate lag is REALLY REALLY choppy and bad as soon as the diner comes on the screen. It's pretty annoying but we put too much work into it to do something different so we just endure it ... for now.

 

[Aubrey895]

Ugh I hate this so much! It’s all I can focus on.

 

[Elias_]

They could improve the frame rate with updates. Have there been updates in the past that said that they worked on performance?

 

[Orieii]

This bothers me so much ..I admit, my 2nd island is cramped, but it still hurts. I've been working really hard in terms of decorating, I don't want to undo my progress

 

[nammie]

Yes this is one of the major things turning me off from playing for longer periods of time

the worst part is I'm pretty sure its because my console is older (bought my switch the year it was released); whenever my friends visit my island either directly or through my dream address (and they all have newer switches), none of them experience the drastic frame drops I get. Like the areas where it's lagging aren't even that filled with stuff?? I don't get it.

ACNH is also basically unplayable for me docked because the lag gets even worse... which is sad because it looks so much more beautiful on my TV.

Honestly if Nintendo released a switch pro or something that would fix the horrible lag I'd buy it.

 

[Cowplant]

Can you hear your Switch's fans when playing? And does it get hot to the touch? I doubt this is the problem, (like others said, it's most likely the limitations of the hardware) but your Switch could be in the need of a good clean. Might be something worth checking out in any case.

We created a rather large diner with red and white tile floor and the framerate lag is REALLY REALLY choppy and bad as soon as the diner comes on the screen. It's pretty annoying but we put too much work into it to do something different so we just endure it ... for now.
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I know this isn't relevant to the thread, but your diner is so cute! ❤

 

[watercolorwish]

Ugh, the framerate drop is the worst. Especially when you need to get things done around the island. It makes me want to just put the game down and not play for like a week. And I’m in the same boat. I don’t have many animated items outside in most places yet it still lags

It happens the most around my resident services area. Right behind it is where my nook and ables are. I think the cluster of buildings and addition of a few flowers, trees and furniture could be whats causing it. Like you said though, for a game about customizing the land as much as you want this is a big problem that needs an update or something

 

[Angelbearpuppy]

I have never seen any frame drops, bir to be honest I have not kept an island more than a handdul of months. Hoping to chamge that this year, so this discussion os intresting to follkw and file away for information.

 

[BigBadButterfree]

I have sections of my island that are completely covered in flowers (like, the entire screen lol) and every time I walk through there the frame rate drops. It doesn't bother me from a gameplay standpoint, but is more just a reminder that I need to clean it up.

I don't know if there's really anything that can be done about it, to be honest. The hardware simply might not allow it. If they make a "switch pro" like the rumors that might be a different story. It reminds me of Pokemon Sun and Moon. My friend had a new 3DS and I just had a regular. My game moved so slowly between overworld and battles, and hers didn't. Also, Z-moves took forever to load on mine.

 

[bam94-]

Can you hear your Switch's fans when playing? And does it get hot to the touch? I doubt this is the problem, (like others said, it's most likely the limitations of the hardware) but your Switch could be in the need of a good clean. Might be something worth checking out in any case.

I only ever really notice my Switch's fan when I first boot up the game and it's on the loading screen. It doesn't get hot to touch though, just a little warm?

Ugh, the framerate drop is the worst. Especially when you need to get things done around the island. It makes me want to just put the game down and not play for like a week. And I’m in the same boat. I don’t have many animated items outside in most places yet it still lags

It happens the most around my resident services area. Right behind it is where my nook and ables are. I think the cluster of buildings and addition of a few flowers, trees and furniture could be whats causing it. Like you said though, for a game about customizing the land as much as you want this is a big problem that needs an update or something

I get frame rate drop on the walk up to my Nook's and Able's, which are next to each other. And also near my Resident Services too, so I do think the buildings contribute. It's almost fine when it's not windy on my island! But when it's windy and all the flowers and trees are moving, it's so slow.

I have sections of my island that are completely covered in flowers (like, the entire screen lol) and every time I walk through there the frame rate drops. It doesn't bother me from a gameplay standpoint, but is more just a reminder that I need to clean it up.

I don't know if there's really anything that can be done about it, to be honest. The hardware simply might not allow it. If they make a "switch pro" like the rumors that might be a different story. It reminds me of Pokemon Sun and Moon. My friend had a new 3DS and I just had a regular. My game moved so slowly between overworld and battles, and hers didn't. Also, Z-moves took forever to load on mine.

Yeah, I don't have areas covered with flowers but they are dotted around the whole island. Not too many in one place, but I do think the flowers contribute. I don't have any crazy terraforming (I'm not that creative!) so it must just be some flowers and furniture doing it for me!