Performance Issues Megathread

[ard_berlin]

Hello!

We've been working hard to make the game run as smoothly as possible, and we're constantly improving its performance. However, you might encounter issues that we couldn't have foreseen (it's just impossible to test on as many machines as there are possible PC configurations out there!).

We plan to introduce further improvements soon, such as better optimization for Low/Medium settings. In general, any information you can share will be invaluable to us. If something isn't working well, please let us know (and share your PC specs, most importantly CPU, GPU, and RAM!)

Here are some common fixes that can immediately improve the game's performance:

• If you have a high-resolution monitor (2k/4k) try lowering the game's resolution to Full HD 1920x1080
  
• Install the game on an SSD hard-drive
  
• Try toggling vSync on/off to see if it improves performance! :)

[Rune]

13th gen i7 the recommended cpu? Are you saying 14+ total cores are required to run it at 60fps at 1080p? I don't understand.

Also the second suggestion seems like a typo to me, unless you mean a SSDHD, a hybrid drive?

[Robineus]

This game is seriously straining my PC which is weird considering it doesn't look that damned pretty.

I don't have a low end system but this nearly melted the whole thing, whatever it is you've done is VERY poorly optimised.

[Thelastrafa]

I have an i7, 3080 with 16G RAM and it struggles hard with frame rate dropping into the 40s. The games graphics are not that great for it to run this poorly.

[Raidriar]

I got a 4080 and a 5600 so pretty nice, idk if its me but i dont get above 60 in the rain

[Morkig]

I'm on an i7 9750H, 2060m and 32gb RAM. Game ran great on full settings in the starting island, but upon entering the Horns of the South fps plummeted to well under 30. Obviously I'll lower my settings, but I did notice it's particularly choppy when rotating the camera too fast

[ard_berlin]

Originally posted by Morkig:

I'm on an i7 9750H, 2060m and 32gb RAM. Game ran great on full settings in the starting island, but upon entering the Horns of the South fps plummeted to well under 30. Obviously I'll lower my settings, but I did notice it's particularly choppy when rotating the camera too fast

Unfortunately Horns are the most resource-heavy area in the game for now, we'll be working on optimizing it further!

[SpenatCZ]

Just to add something aswell (not sure how relevant it is for further development): My CPU usage is very low most of the time (usually at around 5% while GPU is at 70%).
Also, RAM seems to be filled pretty much to its maximum.

For the reference, my PC is:
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
RTX 3070
16GB RAM

[Filnn]

After some testing i think the fog quality and motion blur are causing some issues. Fog quality set to medium and motion blur off gave me a good piece of stability and fps back.
I7 8700 and RTX 3070.

[MezzerliptikJay]

@Filnn Id also add that the lighting effects are causing issues too and not just on the exterior of Horns but all the interiors
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
RX 6800
32GB RAM 3200MHz
Installed on SSD

[Thrusticy]

RTX 3080
i7 13700K
32GB 3200MHz
NVME

Noticed GPU usage changing depending on the area (VSync Off, 144hz target)

Castle: 65%-68% (40 fps)
Open area: 70%-77% (58-60 fps)
Indoors (depending on location): 70-80% (60 - 65 fps) or 80%-92% (70 fps)

VRAM usage: always between 9.3GB - 9.6GB


Lowering graphics settings have small or no effect on performance. GPU usage values are the same regardless of the graphics settings.

[PølseJuice]

Cpu: 8700k "stock"
Gpu: 4090 "stock"
Ram: 32gb ddr4 3600mhz
Resolution: 1080p
Game never manages to reach above 60 fps even with most settings at low, and both cpu and gpu utilization sits at around 30-40% tops

[Dr. Shrunk]

So I'm having the previously mentioned performance issues (I have good parts) on top of the game going completely unresponsive about every 20-ish mins, ( I have to force-restart my PC every time) this is borderline unplayable atm, however, I will say I'm a fan of the weapon/ armor design, even the graphics look pretty good, I like the direction the game is headed, it's just not quite at full potential. I'll remain hopeful for a patch.

[Pflock]

Nvid 3080
i9 10900
m.2 ssd
32gb Ram 3600mhz.
@ Horns 4k = 30fps (nearly dosent matter about High or Low Settings)
2K = 40Fps-50Fps High-Low Settings.
I dont play again until the Performance get fix.
But gg so far

[Unfortuitous Ash]

so im not having frame rate issues, i have it locked at 60 and it only drops below that momentarily when loading new areas. the problem im having is how hard its running my gpu. im running the game on medium at 1440p, motion blur off, v sync off, dof off, view distance 100%, vegetation high. its using between 70-99% of my gpu and running it beyond its recommended wattage of 200 quite often.
oddly my cpu is barely even used sitting at between 12-18% utilization. the demo seemed to run significantly easier, using only ~80 watts of gpu power in the first dungeon.

i9 11900k
64 gig ram at 3600 mhz
asus dual 3060ti
game is on an ssd.

really i think one of the main issues is the lack of graphics options. the more options we have the better. the demo also had dlss support, why was that removed?

all that said, this game is nowhere near "unplayable" i still get a steady 60 fps, i just wish it was a little less power hungry.

[Daggett]

First, i'm pretty much loving the game.
Had some issues fighting the lost knights on the cemetery. After i've killed it, the walking animation started to "slide". walking funny, sideways.

After that, crash loading a save after i've die to bandits.
Game froze on loading and i had to ctrl+alt+del to regain control of my pc.

I5-11400f
16gb ram
RTX 3060 TI
SSD NMVM