*Avowed* boasts breathtaking visuals, immersing players in a richly detailed world. To fully appreciate its stunning graphics without sacrificing performance, optimizing your PC settings is key. This guide provides the best *Avowed* PC settings to strike the perfect balance between visual fidelity and frame rate.
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Understanding *Avowed*'s System Requirements
Before adjusting settings, ensure your PC meets Avowed's requirements.
Minimum Specifications:
- 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 Specifications:
- 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
Meeting these specs is crucial for optimal performance. However, a system between minimum and recommended specifications should provide a decent gaming experience. High-resolution displays and high refresh rates will require a more powerful system. Allow the game to generate shaders uninterrupted on your first run for optimal gameplay.
Screenshot Captured by The EscapistOptimizing Basic Graphics Settings
Screenshot Captured by The EscapistThese settings significantly impact gameplay:
- Resolution: Use your monitor's native resolution for optimal sharpness.
- Window Mode: "Windowed Fullscreen" allows easy app switching without minimizing. "Fullscreen Exclusive" minimizes input lag.
- Frame Limit: Stabilizes performance, especially on weaker systems. Match your monitor's refresh rate or use 60 FPS as a good compromise.
- VSync: Disable to reduce input lag; enable if you experience screen tearing.
- Field of View: Around 90 degrees provides a balanced view.
- Motion Blur: Disabling creates a clearer image, particularly during fast-paced action.
Advanced Graphics Settings
Screenshot Captured by The EscapistThese settings control visual detail and performance:
View Distance | Affects how far objects render. Higher settings improve detail but reduce FPS. |
Shadow Quality | A major performance factor. Lowering this significantly improves FPS. |
Texture Quality | Determines surface detail. Higher settings require more VRAM. |
Shading Quality | Impacts lighting depth. Lowering improves performance at the cost of realism. |
Effects Quality | Controls visual effects (fire, magic, etc.). Higher settings look better but demand more GPU power. |
Foliage Quality | Determines grass and tree density. Lowering improves FPS. |
Post Processing Quality | Enhances visuals with effects like bloom and blur. Reducing saves performance. |
Reflection Quality | Impacts water and surface reflections. High settings look great but significantly impact FPS. |
Global Illumination Quality | Controls realistic lighting. High settings improve atmosphere but reduce performance. |
Best Settings for Different PC Builds
Let's look at optimal settings for various systems:
Recommended Settings for Low-End PCs (Minimum Requirements)
For PCs meeting minimum specs (GTX 1070/RX 5700, Ryzen 5 2600/i5-8400, 16GB RAM):
- 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
These settings should achieve 50-60 FPS with minimal visual compromise.
Recommended Settings for Mid-Range PCs (Recommended Requirements)
For PCs meeting recommended specs (RTX 3080/RX 6800 XT, Ryzen 5 5600X/i7-10700K, 16GB RAM):
- 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 maximize all settings to "Epic" for the best visual experience.
Avowed is available now for PC and Xbox Series X|S.