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Pick a target
- Handheld (Steam Deck): 40–60 FPS, balance for battery.
- Laptop: 60 FPS, plug in for sessions > 30 min.
- Desktop: 120 FPS where supported; Vsync to your refresh rate.
Graphics preset baseline
- Resolution: native display resolution.
- Render scale: 100% (drop to 80% on weaker GPUs).
- Anisotropic filtering: 8×.
- Anti-aliasing: TAA or FXAA depending on your eye.
- Shadow quality: medium → high based on GPU class.
- Vsync: on, with a frame cap one below refresh rate.
Frame pacing
A consistent 60 FPS feels better than a fluctuating 90 FPS. If your hardware can’t hold a target steady, drop the cap one tier rather than letting it swing.
Per-platform notes
- Steam Deck: cap refresh rate at 40 Hz for smooth handheld; cap GPU TDP via the overlay.
- Windows: Power Plan → 'Best performance' for laptops; ensure GPU is the discrete one.
- Linux: prefer a Vulkan-friendly compositor; verify Mesa is current on AMD / Intel.
- macOS: keep Activity Monitor open during tuning to spot thermal throttling.
Troubleshooting
If you can’t hit your target, see low FPS fixes.