*Avowed* is not just a game; it's a visual spectacle that immerses you in its richly detailed world. To experience its breathtaking visuals without sacrificing performance, optimizing your PC settings is key. Here, we dive into the best settings for *Avowed* on PC, ensuring you strike the perfect balance between stunning graphics and smooth gameplay.
Understanding Avowed’s System Requirements
Before tweaking your settings, ensure your PC aligns with *Avowed*'s system 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 the first step to optimal performance. However, even systems between the minimum and recommended can deliver a satisfying experience, especially at lower resolutions and refresh rates. For those aiming for higher resolutions and refresh rates, a more powerful setup is necessary.
Ensure you allow the game to generate shaders during your first run without interruptions for the best gameplay experience.
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Optimizing Basic Graphics Settings
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Adjusting basic graphics settings can significantly enhance your *Avowed* experience:
- Resolution: Set to your monitor’s native resolution for the crispest visuals.
- Window Mode: Opt for "Windowed Fullscreen" for seamless app switching or "Fullscreen Exclusive" to minimize input lag.
- Frame Limit: Capping your frame rate can stabilize performance. Align it with your monitor’s refresh rate, or opt for 60 FPS as a balanced choice.
- VSync: Disable VSync to reduce input lag, but enable it if screen tearing occurs.
- Field of View: A 90-degree setting offers a balanced view without distorting the image.
- Motion Blur: Turn off motion blur for a clearer image, especially during fast-paced action.
Advanced Graphics Settings Graphics Settings Breakdown
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Advanced settings determine the detail and smoothness of *Avowed*'s world. Lowering these can improve FPS without significantly impacting visual quality:
| View Distance | Controls object rendering distance. Higher settings enhance distant details but reduce FPS. |
| Shadow Quality | A major FPS killer. Lowering this significantly boosts performance. |
| Texture Quality | Determines surface detail. Higher settings require more VRAM. |
| Shading Quality | Affects lighting depth. Lower settings reduce realism but enhance performance. |
| Effects Quality | Controls visual effects like fire and magic. Higher settings look better but demand more GPU power. |
| Foliage Quality | Determines the density of grass and trees. Lower settings improve FPS. |
| Post Processing Quality | Enhances visuals with effects like bloom and blur. Reducing it saves performance. |
| Reflection Quality | Impacts water and surface reflections. High settings look great but reduce FPS. |
| Global Illumination Quality | Controls realistic lighting. High settings improve atmosphere but cost performance. |
Best Settings for Minimum Requirement PCs
For players with lower-end PCs, here are optimized settings to achieve 60 FPS while maintaining decent visuals:
Recommended Settings for Low-End PCs
If your PC meets the minimum requirements (*GTX 1070/RX 5700, Ryzen 5 2600/i5-8400, 16GB RAM*), consider the following adjustments:
- 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 allow *Avowed* to run smoothly at 50-60 FPS on lower-end systems without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.
Best Settings for Recommended Requirement PCs
For those with PCs meeting the recommended requirements (*RTX 3080/RX 6800 XT, Ryzen 5 5600X/i7-10700K, 16GB RAM*), you can push the settings higher for an optimal blend of performance and visuals:
Recommended Settings for Mid-Range PCs
- 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
If you're equipped with a high-end PC, you should crank all settings to "Epic" to fully enjoy *Avowed* at its best with maximum FPS. For those looking to enhance their experience further, explore the best *Avowed* mods.
*Avowed is available now for PC and Xbox Series X|S*.
