Best VPN for Low Ping in IL-2 Multiplayer? Here’s My Experience

[auroralane7754]

Hey everyone,

Lately, I’ve been experimenting with different VPNs while flying online in IL-2, especially on EU and US servers (I'm based in Asia). Surprisingly, I found that Stag VPN gives me better stability and even slightly lower ping at times compared to no VPN at all.

I know using a VPN for gaming sounds counterintuitive, but for anyone facing ISP throttling or weird routing issues, it might be worth testing out. Stag VPN is free, simple to use, and doesn’t throw ads in your face constantly. It’s not a miracle solution, but for me, it helped smooth out lag spikes during missions.

Curious—has anyone else tried flying IL-2 with a VPN? Would love to hear your experience or recommendations.

Fly safe! 🛩️

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[FeuerFliegen]

Better than no VPN at all?  How is that even possible?  I'm no expert on them, but I don't see how that could be possible.

[1PL-Husar-1Esk]

1 hour ago, FeuerFliegen said:

Better than no VPN at all?  How is that even possible?  I'm no expert on them, but I don't see how that could be possible.

Less hops and better route to the game server. It's know fact from ages, default provider route could be less optimal.

[FeuerFliegen]

22 hours ago, 1PL-Husar-1Esk said:

Less hops and better route to the game server. It's know fact from ages, default provider route could be less optimal.

 good to know!

 

so @auroralane7754, has your experience of lower ping times been tested regularly, and has it been consistent?

 

How do they survive if it's free?  Is it missing features that other VPNs typically have?