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    Share your worst FAF client memory usage in 2026!

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    • Brutus5000B Offline
      Brutus5000 FAF Server Admin
      last edited by

      Dear commanders,

      over the years, memory usage of the FAF client was regular subject of complaints. We worked hard to figure memory leaks and reduce memory usage. Our maintainer assumes, that memory issues >1GB are a thing of the past. But I am not convinced yet. Thus, we need more data and feedback.

      Therefore I challenge you: Send me your worst RAM usages images from your task managers. Minimum requirement is it's from version >= 2026.4.0

      Thank you!

      He said, "I've been to the year 3000
      Not much has changed, but they live underwater
      And your great-great-great-granddaughter
      Is playin' FAF, playin' FAF"

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      • SkratS Online
        Skrat
        last edited by

        I had no problem that FAF uses >1GB of memory. All I can say is that the Python client uses an average of 2-3 times less memory than the Java client.

        Sorry for my English. I use translator

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        • maggeM Offline
          magge Moderator FAF Association Board
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          Under normal use (just starting the java client and playing a few games) it usually sits at around ~650 MB for me. Even when left alone in the background for many hours.

          After repeatedly switching through all UI tabs and clicking on random elements, memory usage peaks at 1.3 GB and drops back to around 1 GB.

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            c0rtex @Skrat
            last edited by

            @Skrat Where do you find the Python client?

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              Nuggets FAF Association Board @c0rtex
              last edited by

              @c0rtex said:

              @Skrat Where do you find the Python client?

              Just google "faf python client" and its the first result. Alternatively here is the direct link: https://github.com/FAForever/client/releases

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