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Fields of Mistria Stuck: Unstuck and Bug Guide
Direct answer
For a stuck character, official support lists Settings → Accessibility → Move to Free Location; an older Steam discussion suggests jumping repeatedly or using a shorter Free Location label. Patch 1.0.3 says players can no longer hop into collisions and get stuck. For performance problems, official support recommends checking requirements, updating drivers and the operating system, selecting the high-performance GPU, and testing fullscreen, VSync, frame-cap, resolution, and camera settings. If the issue remains, submit a bug report with system details because optimization work is ongoing. [S1][S2][V1]
At a glance
Quick Facts
| Stuck-character path | Settings → Accessibility → Move to Free Location |
|---|---|
| Secondary lead | Repeated jumping from an older Steam discussion |
| Patch status | Patch 1.0.3 says players can no longer hop into collisions and get stuck |
| Performance checks | Requirements, drivers, OS, high-performance GPU, fullscreen, VSync, frame cap, resolution, and camera |
| Escalation | Back up Steam Deck saves before file moves and submit a detailed bug report if needed |
Do this first
Fastest path
- Open Settings → Accessibility and choose Move to Free Location for a trapped character.
- If the menu route is unavailable, treat the older jump suggestion as a secondary community experiment.
- For performance issues, check requirements, update drivers and the OS, select the high-performance GPU, and test one display setting at a time.
- Back up saves before Steam Deck file recovery and report persistent reproducible problems with system details.
Detailed guide
Move to Free Location for a stuck character
Official support lists Settings → Accessibility → Move to Free Location as the menu path for recovering a character from a stuck position. This is the current documented label and should be the first recovery option to check. It is the direct first-party path for a character trapped in the world. [S1]
The older Steam discussion suggests jumping repeatedly and uses the shorter Free Location label. Treat that jump advice as a community workaround, not an official guarantee that every stuck state has the same cause or that the older wording matches the current menu. Use it only as a fallback if the menu option is unavailable. [S2]
Official first checks for performance
The official support page first asks players to confirm that the computer meets the Steam minimum requirements. It then recommends updating the graphics-card driver and operating system. These checks establish a baseline before changing in-game settings. [S1]
On Windows, the support sequence says to select Fields of Mistria in Windows Graphics Settings and choose High performance. That choice avoids leaving the game on a power-saving GPU when a system has more than one graphics processor. The page does not promise that this setting fixes every machine. [S1]
Fullscreen, VSync, and frame-cap tests
The first graphics test in the official sequence is VSync On or Adaptive with Fullscreen instead of Borderless Fullscreen. Test that combination while keeping the other settings unchanged. A controlled comparison makes it easier to tell whether the symptom responds to display synchronization. [S1]
The second test turns VSync Off, turns a 60 FPS Frame Rate Cap On, turns Snap Frame Rate Off, and keeps Fullscreen enabled. The source presents this as a test for certain setups rather than a universal preset. Restore the previous values if the result is worse. [S1]
Additional graphics settings
The support page also recommends restoring default brightness and saturation, increasing In-Game Scale, lowering display resolution, and disabling Smooth Camera Tracking when needed. Change one item at a time so the useful result is visible. Record the original setting before experimenting. [S1]
For some systems, the page lists turning VSync, Snap Frame Rate, and Frame Rate Cap off as a last-resort test. It warns that this combination may be stuttery, so it should not be presented as a best setting. The collected material does not identify one graphics profile that works for everyone. [S1]
Steam Deck save recovery
The official support page says missing saves can appear after moving to the newer Linux build because its save location differs from the older Windows or Proton path. The captured older path is `~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/2142790/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/FieldsOfMistria/saves/`. Treat it as a recovery reference rather than a guaranteed path for every installation. [S1]
The captured Linux path is `~/.local/share/FieldsOfMistria/saves`. The support page recommends copying save files in Desktop Mode or downloading them from Steam and transferring them. Installation and build differences can change the location, so do not delete files or overwrite a save before making a backup. [S1]
Report a persistent bug
The official support page links separate bug-report and general-feedback forms. Use the bug route when the problem can be reproduced, and include the system and game details that distinguish the case. A clear report is more useful than a single statement that the game is stuck or slow. [S1]
Useful context includes the operating system, graphics hardware, game version, affected location, settings tested, and steps that reproduce the issue. The source also lists localization bug-report forms for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. Select the form that matches the language issue instead of attaching unrelated guesses. [S1]
Patch status and community evidence
Patch notes for version 1.0.3 say players can no longer hop into collisions and get stuck, while also noting that performance optimization is ongoing. That confirms an addressed collision case and active maintenance, but it does not promise that every stuck state or frame-rate problem is resolved. Keep the version number with any report so later fixes can be compared. [V1]
The Free Location path comes from a Steam discussion, while the graphics sequence comes from official support. Community workarounds can be useful leads, but they should not be rewritten as developer-approved universal fixes. Any unresolved cause remains Pending verification (待确认). [S1][S2][V1]
Safe recovery checklist
For a stuck character, open Settings → Accessibility → Move to Free Location; the captured jump workaround is a secondary community lead. For slow performance, follow the official requirements, driver, operating-system, GPU, fullscreen, VSync, frame-cap, resolution, and camera sequence one change at a time. Back up saves before moving files on Steam Deck. [S1][S2]
Do not treat one forum setting as a guaranteed fix, and do not delete saves or reinstall as a first response because those actions are not supported by the captured material. Submit a detailed report when the problem persists after controlled checks. The exact cause of an individual stuck or lagging case remains Pending verification (待确认) until it is reproduced or confirmed. [S1][S2]
Conditions and exceptions
Version, conditions & exceptions
Patch 1.0.3 is cited for the collision fix and ongoing optimization; individual stuck or lagging causes remain case-specific.
Last verified 2026-08-16. The collected evidence is ready for this page's stated scope.
Evidence trail
Sources & last verified
This page is limited to the collected sources below. Source conflicts, missing image data, and version-sensitive details remain labeled instead of being filled with guesses.
- [S1] Feedback & Bugs — Fields of Mistria
- [S2] Steam discussion: stuck workaround
- [V1] Patch Notes v1.0.3 — Fields of Mistria
Last verified: 2026-08-16
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Evidence pack processed August 15, 2026 · Page updated 2026-08-16