Optimize Avowed PC Settings for Stunning Visuals and Smooth Gameplay
Avowed's breathtaking visuals demand optimized PC settings to balance graphical fidelity with performance. This guide provides the best settings to achieve that balance, ensuring a smooth and visually stunning experience.
Understanding System Requirements
Before adjusting settings, confirm your PC meets Avowed's requirements. While a system between minimum and recommended specs will likely suffice for decent FPS, higher resolutions and refresh rates necessitate a more powerful build.
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
Allow the game to generate shaders uninterrupted during the initial 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 to prevent screen tearing.
- Field of View: Approximately 90 degrees for a balanced perspective.
- Motion Blur: Disable for clearer visuals, especially during fast movement.
Advanced Graphics Settings
These settings control visual detail and performance:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| View Distance | Affects how far objects render; higher settings increase detail but reduce FPS. |
| Shadow Quality | Significantly impacts FPS; lowering improves performance. |
| Texture Quality | Determines surface detail; higher settings require more VRAM. |
| Shading Quality | Affects lighting depth; lowering reduces realism but boosts performance. |
| Effects Quality | Controls visual effects (fire, magic); higher settings demand more GPU power. |
| Foliage Quality | Controls grass and tree density; lowering improves FPS. |
| Post Processing Quality | Enhances visuals with bloom and blur; reducing 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 impact performance. |
Recommended Settings Based on PC Build
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 a balance of visuals and 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 maximize all settings to "Epic" for the ultimate experience. Consider exploring Avowed mods for further enhancements.
Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
