Granblue Fantasy Freezing in Background? Workarounds After Chrome's Windows Occlusion Removal

Are you a Granblue Fantasy (GBF) player who's noticed the game freezing in the background since Chrome removed the "Windows Occlusion" flag? You're not alone! Many players are experiencing this frustrating issue, where the game pauses mid-battle when switching tabs. This article explores potential workarounds and alternative solutions to keep your GBF adventure running smoothly, even when multitasking.

The Problem: Chrome's Occlusion Policy and GBF

Previously, Chrome users could enable a flag called "Windows Occlusion" to prevent background tabs from freezing. This was a particularly useful feature for GBF players who often grind battles while doing other things online. However, recent Chrome updates have removed this flag, leading to the game freezing whenever it's not the active tab. This can be a major inconvenience, especially during raids or events that require consistent activity.

Potential Workarounds

While there's no direct replacement for the Windows Occlusion flag, here are some strategies you can try to mitigate the background freezing issue:

• Try a Different Browser: This is the most commonly suggested solution. Some players have reported success using other browsers like Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge. Test different browsers to see if one handles background tab activity better than Chrome.
• Minimize Tab Activity: Reduce the number of active tabs in your browser, especially those that consume significant resources (e.g., streaming services, video-heavy websites). This can free up resources for GBF and potentially reduce the likelihood of freezing.
• Lower Graphics Settings: In the Granblue Fantasy game settings, try lowering the graphics quality. This can reduce the processing power required by the game, making it less likely to freeze in the background.
• Use a Dedicated App: Consider using a dedicated app such as the andApp player. This can allow the game to have it's own window and not be affected by the Chrome changes
• Check Chrome Task Manager: Open Chrome's task manager (Shift + Esc) and check the memory usage of each tab. Identify any resource-intensive tabs and close them to free up memory for GBF.

Why Does This Happen?

Modern browsers employ various techniques to optimize performance and conserve resources. One such technique is to reduce the activity of background tabs, which can include pausing animations, suspending scripts, and even freezing the tab altogether. This is especially true for resource-intensive web applications like Granblue Fantasy. When Chrome removed the Windows Occlusion flag, it effectively enabled this behavior for all background tabs, leading to the freezing issue.

Is There a Permanent Solution?

Unfortunately, there's no guaranteed permanent solution at this time. The effectiveness of the workarounds mentioned above can vary depending on your system configuration, browser settings, and the specific tasks you're performing alongside playing GBF.

Staying Informed

The Granblue Fantasy community is actively discussing this issue, and new solutions or insights may emerge. Stay connected with other players through forums, social media groups, and the Granblue Fantasy subreddit to stay informed about potential updates or workarounds.