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Optimize PC Settings: Maximize FPS for Avowed

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 19,2025

Maximize Avowed's Stunning Visuals: A PC Settings Guide

Avowed boasts breathtaking graphics, but optimizing your PC settings is crucial for a smooth, visually impressive experience. This guide provides optimal settings for various PC builds, ensuring you enjoy the game's beauty without sacrificing frame rate.

Understanding System Requirements:

Before adjusting settings, verify your PC meets Avowed's minimum or recommended specifications. A system between these specs will provide decent FPS. Higher resolutions and refresh rates demand more powerful hardware.

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 its first run for optimal performance.

Avowed Shaders loading page

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Optimizing Basic Graphics Settings:

Avowed Display Settings Page FPS

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These settings significantly impact gameplay:

  • Resolution: Native resolution for optimal sharpness.
  • Window Mode: "Windowed Fullscreen" for easy app switching; "Fullscreen Exclusive" minimizes 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 perspective.
  • Motion Blur: Disable for clearer visuals, especially during fast movements.

Advanced Graphics Settings:

Avowed Graphics Setting Page

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These settings control visual detail and performance:

Setting Description
View Distance Affects how far objects render; higher settings improve detail but lower 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 boosts performance.
Effects Quality Controls visual effects (fire, magic); higher settings demand more GPU power.
Foliage Quality Determines grass and tree density; lowering improves FPS.
Post Processing Quality Enhances visuals; reducing saves performance.
Reflection Quality Impacts water and surface reflections; high settings heavily impact FPS.
Global Illumination Quality Controls realistic lighting; high settings improve atmosphere but cost performance.

Recommended Settings:

Low-End PCs (Minimum Requirements):

  • 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

This configuration aims for 50-60 FPS with minimal visual compromise.

Mid-Range PCs (Recommended Requirements):

  • 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 and FPS.

Avowed is available now for PC and Xbox Series X|S.