Can a VPN reduce ping and improve gaming?
Yes, a VPN can sometimes reduce ping and improve gaming performance, but it depends on the situation.
A lot of people think VPNs automatically make gaming faster, but that is not always true. A VPN mainly protects your internet connection and changes the route your traffic takes to reach the game server. If your internet provider uses poor routing or throttles gaming traffic, a VPN may actually help lower latency and stabilize your connection.
I noticed this personally while playing competitive multiplayer games during peak evening hour