Capped at 60fps during match
I have an issue where my game caps at 60 fps during runs and I believe it to be a bug; Here is the info below, let me know if there is any other questions.:
Subject: Marathon Locked at 60 FPS Despite High Refresh Rate Setup
System Setup:
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GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop)
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Displays:
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Laptop screen: 144 Hz
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External monitor: 280 Hz (set as primary display)
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Game installed via Steam
Issue:
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Game is consistently capped at 60 FPS during gameplay
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FPS can exceed 60 (around 90 FPS) in menus/lobby
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In-game framerate setting is set to 280 FPS (uncapped)
Troubleshooting Steps Already Attempted:
1. NVIDIA Control Panel Adjustments
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Set Vertical Sync → Off
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Set Max Frame Rate → 144+ / Off
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Set Preferred Refresh Rate → Highest Available
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Forced game to use High-performance NVIDIA GPU
2. Windows Display Settings
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Verified external monitor is set to 280 Hz
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Set external monitor as primary display
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Confirmed game launches on the external monitor
3. In-Game Settings
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Framerate limit set to 280 FPS
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Tested with VSync both ON and OFF
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Ensured Fullscreen (exclusive) mode is used (not borderless)
4. Steam Settings
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Disabled Steam Overlay
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Checked and cleared Launch Options
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Verified integrity of game files
5. Background Processes
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Checked in Task Manager for:
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Frame limiters (none found)
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Overlay software (Discord/Steam tested disabled)
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No programs like RivaTuner or MSI Afterburner running
6. System Performance Observations
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GPU usage during gameplay ~30–40% (not maxed)
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CPU usage ~40%
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Indicates system is not performance-limited
7. Additional Attempts
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Disabled fullscreen optimizations
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Ran game as administrator
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Tried command-line arguments for uncapping FPS (no effect)
Conclusion:
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Based on testing:
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System is capable of higher FPS
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No external limiter is active
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FPS exceeds 60 in menus but locks to 60 in gameplay
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This suggests a possible engine-level or gameplay-specific FPS cap.
Request:
Could you confirm whether:
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The current version of Marathon enforces a 60 FPS cap during gameplay?
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There are any known issues with high refresh rate monitors or laptop GPU setups (Optimus)?
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There are any additional settings or fixes to unlock framerate beyond 60 FPS?
Thank you for your time and support.
Comments
Hi there,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
We understand that you are experiencing issues running Marathon on an unsupported device. For any feedback you wish to share, you can reach out to us via the following links:
Targeted Feedback
Freeform Feedback
You can also join the official Marathon Discord.
Hi there,
Thanks for reaching out.
As mentioned on our Marathon Storage and System Requirements page, please note that Marathon does not officially support laptop devices at this time:
That said, we thank you for the report in sharing your experience and system specs. Please know that performance tuning is ongoing.
If you haven't yet, we recommend posting this into one of the following channels on our official Discord as well for the best visibility:
Well, you mentioning you're on a laptop would be my first troubleshooting step.
Could be a power issue. Have you checked if your laptop has any settings that might limit power draw when it exceeds a certain cap? That could lead to you experiencing a cap of framerate. Not talking about framerate caps, talking about power caps. Check those.
Did you find a fix? Its also happening to me after the cryo archive update
My laptop exceeds the games req specs by a mile , but for some reason i cant play at above 60. in all honesty , ive only noticed this after cryo archive hit live servers. Tried everything, nothing worked.
Bro it was also happening to me but yesterday I went for a trip so I turned off my laptop, disconnected it and when I connected it back and turned it on, when I entered marathon it suddenly fixed. I must say it was happening to me since cryo released and it fixed yesterday. It probably won’t work but you can give it a try. I also tried everything I could
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