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ARK Survival Ascended: Guide to Optimizing Settings and Improving FPS
This guide provides tips to improve the performance of ARK Survival Ascended by adjusting graphics settings, using DLSS, and console commands to optimize FPS and reduce performance issues.
1. ⚙️ Initial graphics settings and DLSS to improve performance in ARK: ASA
- ✅ Setting textures to 'High' can be viable, but reflections, shadows, and foliage should be set to 'Medium' for better performance.
- ✅ Enabling DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) and setting it to 'Performance' mode can significantly increase FPS.
- ⚠️ Changing graphics settings alone may not be enough to optimize the game due to game optimization issues.
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1. ⚙️ Initial graphics settings and DLSS to improve performance in ARK: ASA
- ✅ Setting textures to 'High' can be viable, but reflections, shadows, and foliage should be set to 'Medium' for better performance.
- ✅ Enabling DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) and setting it to 'Performance' mode can significantly increase FPS.
- ⚠️ Changing graphics settings alone may not be enough to optimize the game due to game optimization issues.
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2. 🚀 Console commands to optimize FPS: Volumetric clouds and fog
- ✅ Disabling volumetric clouds using the command `r.VolumetricCloud 0` can noticeably improve FPS.
- ✅ Disabling volumetric fog with the command `r.VolumetricFog 0` also contributes to a performance increase.
- ✅ Disabling fog with the command `r.Fog 0` can further improve FPS.
- ✅ By applying these commands, a significant increase in FPS can be observed, going from 50 to 65 or even 70 FPS.
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3. 🐛 Persistent issues and the need for optimization by the developers
- ⚠️ Graphics issues such as shadows and floating grass are persistent and not easily fixed with adjustments.
- ❗ The game needs better optimization from the developers to offer a smoother experience.
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4. 🛠️ Advanced DLSS settings and frame generation
- ✅ DLSS in 'Performance' mode automatically switches to 'Preset M', but it can be forced to 'Preset K' if preferred.
- ✅ Enabling Frame Generation can improve FPS, although it can introduce visual artifacts such as flickering and ghosting.
- ⚠️ 'Preset K' in 'Performance' mode can worsen ghosting.
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5. 📉 Reduction of stutters over time
- ✅ Initial stutters decrease after playing for about an hour and exploring different areas of the map.
- ✅ Stutters may reappear when entering new areas due to resource loading.
- ✅ It is recommended to explore less dangerous areas at the beginning to allow the game to load and reduce stutters.