Experiencing lag and low FPS in Avowed can be frustrating, but there are several steps you can take to enhance your gaming experience. Here’s a comprehensive guide to optimizing Avowed lag on your PC.
Disabling Lumen in the Engine.ini file by Paradoxical456 on reddit
Engine.ini location is in C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Alabama\Saved\Config\Windows
Find these lines:
r.Lumen.DiffuseIndirect.Allow=1
r.Lumen.DiffuseIndirect.AsyncCompute=1
r.Lumen.Scene.Lighting.AsyncCompute=1
r.Lumen.ScreenProbeGather.AsyncCompute=1
Replace it with this:
r.Lumen.DiffuseIndirect.Allow=0
r.Lumen.DiffuseIndirect.AsyncCompute=0
r.Lumen.Scene.Lighting.AsyncCompute=0
r.Lumen.ScreenProbeGather.AsyncCompute=0
To further optimize your game, you might also want to try this mod, which you can find on Nexus Mods
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Update Your Graphics Drivers
Make sure your GPU drivers are up to date:
- NVIDIA: www.nvidia.com
- AMD: www.amd.com
Use DLSS Swapper for Better FPS
NVIDIA users can boost performance by updating DLSS to the latest version!
🔹 Download DLSS Swapper from GitHub
🔹 Replace the old DLSS file with DLSS 4 + Frame Generation
🔹 Enjoy a smoother experience & higher FPS!
Adjust In-Game Graphics Settings
Lowering some settings can significantly improve FPS:
- V-Sync: Off (Reduces input lag)
- Ray Tracing: Off (Very demanding)
- Shadows & Reflections: Medium (Saves GPU power)
- Motion Blur: Off (Clearer visuals)
- Field of View (FOV): Around 90 (Balanced view & performance)
Additional FPS Boost Tips
With minimal loss of vision, FPS can be boosted up to 24% when Global Illumination is on Medium. You should enjoy a smoother and more enjoyable experience in Avowed if you do these steps
Keep the Game Updated
Developers frequently release patches to address performance issues. Ensure your game is updated to benefit from these improvements.
Restart the Game After Changing Settings
After adjusting graphics settings, restart Avowed to ensure changes take effect properly. Some users have reported improved performance by enabling ray tracing, restarting the game, then disabling it and restarting again.