Maximize Avowed's Stunning Visuals: PC Settings Optimization Guide
Avowed boasts breathtaking graphics, but optimizing your PC settings is crucial for a smooth, visually stunning experience without sacrificing performance. This guide provides optimal settings for various PC builds, ensuring you find the perfect balance between visuals and frame rate.
Understanding System Requirements:
Before adjusting settings, confirm your PC meets Avowed's requirements.
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i5-8400
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD RX 5700, Nvidia GTX 1070, or Intel Arc A580
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 75 GB available space
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel i7-10700K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD RX 6800 XT or Nvidia RTX 3080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 75 GB available space
A system between minimum and recommended specs should provide decent FPS. High-resolution, high refresh rate displays demand more powerful hardware. Allow the game to generate shaders uninterrupted on the first run for optimal performance.
Optimizing Basic Graphics Settings:
These settings significantly impact gameplay:
- Resolution: Native resolution for optimal sharpness.
- Window Mode: "Windowed Fullscreen" for easy app switching, or "Fullscreen Exclusive" for minimal input lag.
- Frame Limit: Match your monitor's refresh rate or set to 60 FPS for stability.
- VSync: Disable for reduced input lag; enable if experiencing screen tearing.
- Field of View: Approximately 90 degrees for a balanced view.
- Motion Blur: Disable for clearer visuals.
Advanced Graphics Settings:
These settings control visual detail and performance:
Setting | Description |
---|---|
View Distance | Affects rendering distance; higher settings improve detail but reduce FPS. |
Shadow Quality | Significantly impacts FPS; lower settings improve performance. |
Texture Quality | Controls surface detail; higher settings require more VRAM. |
Shading Quality | Affects lighting depth; lower settings reduce realism but boost performance. |
Effects Quality | Controls visual effects (fire, magic); higher settings demand more GPU power. |
Foliage Quality | Determines grass and tree density; lower settings improve FPS. |
Post Processing Quality | Enhances visuals (bloom, blur); reducing it saves performance. |
Reflection Quality | Impacts water and surface reflections; high settings significantly reduce FPS. |
Global Illumination Quality | Controls realistic lighting; high settings improve atmosphere but cost performance. |
Recommended Settings:
Low-End PCs (Minimum Requirements):
Target 50-60 FPS with these settings:
- Graphics Quality: Custom (Balanced between Low and Medium)
- View Distance: Medium
- Shadow Quality: Low
- Texture Quality: Medium
- Shading Quality: Low
- Effects Quality: Medium
- Foliage Quality: Low
- Post Processing Quality: Low
- Reflection Quality: Low
- Global Illumination Quality: Low
Mid-Range PCs (Recommended Requirements):
Aim for high visual quality with good performance:
- Graphics Quality: Custom (Mix of High and Epic)
- View Distance: High
- Shadow Quality: Medium
- Texture Quality: High
- Shading Quality: High
- Effects Quality: High
- Foliage Quality: High
- Post Processing Quality: High
- Reflection Quality: Medium
- Global Illumination Quality: High
High-end PCs can utilize "Epic" settings for maximum visual fidelity.
Avowed is available now for PC and Xbox Series X|S.