{"id":36731,"date":"2023-09-11T13:05:57","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T11:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1887145"},"modified":"2023-09-11T13:08:01","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T11:08:01","slug":"starfield-graphics-settings-what-are-the-best-options","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/starfield-graphics-settings-what-are-the-best-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Starfield graphics settings: What are the best options?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Time to optimise your spacefarer&#8217;s adventure. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Toby Saunders\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Monday, 11 September 2023 at 11:05 AM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>If you\u2019re looking to get the most out of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-performance-stuttering-freezing-fixes-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">performance<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-release-date-confirmed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield<\/a> for higher frame-rates or to help iron out some of those issues it has, you\u2019ll want to optimise your graphics settings on PC.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s less to change on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/news\/tag\/xbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Xbox<\/a> version of Bethesda\u2019s huge space RPG, with no performance mode in sight, but there are still a couple of graphics settings to be aware of when playing on console.<\/p>\n<p>Back to the PC version of the game, though, and you\u2019ll find a long list of graphics options to change to optimise your experience.<\/p>\n<p>What is best, of course, depends on how powerful your PC is. For most players, though, who can\u2019t afford the best of the best hardware, there are various settings you should change to get the most out of the game\u2019s performance without losing detail in the graphics.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to get even more out of the game, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-best-mods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">some great mods<\/a> already, including one that adds DLSS.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the best Starfield graphics settings on PC and Xbox.<\/p> <h2><b>Starfield graphics settings: What are the best options?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The best Starfield graphics settings will maximise performance and not have a particularly noticeable effect on visual fidelity. It\u2019s all about getting the best out of Bethesda\u2019s highly-demanding RPG.<\/p>\n<p>If your PC can run it at a cool 60fps on ultra-settings, great! But this guide isn\u2019t for those people, is it? This is for those who need a custom setup to get that frame rate to its peak.<\/p>\n<p>Some graphics settings in Starfield seem to have a minor effect on its frame rate while others provide a big boost to performance without compromising on graphical detail. We\u2019ve tested the lot of them to help you make sure you have the best settings.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the best Starfield graphics settings on PC:<b\/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Contact Shadows<\/b> | Medium<\/li>\n<li><b>Crowd Density<\/b> | Low (we can\u2019t tell any difference in the number of NPCs in any of the settings, but turning it to low does marginally improve performance)<\/li>\n<li><b>Depth of Field<\/b> | Turn this off<\/li>\n<li><b>Dynamic Resolution<\/b> | Turn this on<\/li>\n<li><b>Film Grain Intensity<\/b>| 0-20% (personal preference here, but it does look nicer the lower it is)<\/li>\n<li><b>Grass Quality<\/b> | Medium<\/li>\n<li><b>GTAO Quality<\/b> | Medium<\/li>\n<li><b>Indirect Lighting<\/b> | Medium<\/li>\n<li><b>Motion Blur<\/b> | Low (or off, depending on if you like how it looks or not)<\/li>\n<li><b>Particle Quality<\/b> | Medium<\/li>\n<li><b>Reflections<\/b> | Medium<\/li>\n<li><b>Render Resolution Scale<\/b> | 60-75% (any lower and you will notice a drop in quality)<\/li>\n<li><b>Shadow Quality<\/b> | Medium<\/li>\n<li><b>Sharpening<\/b> | Leave this on default<\/li>\n<li><b>Upscaling<\/b> | FSR2<\/li>\n<li><b>Volumetric Lighting<\/b> | Medium<\/li>\n<li><b>VRS<\/b> | Turn it on<\/li>\n<li><b>VSync <\/b>| Turn it off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In general, if you stick to the settings above, you\u2019re experience of Starfield on PC should match that on Xbox Series X in terms of looking nice at 4K resolution (upscaled with some fancy FSR2 magic) while maximising its frame-rate.<\/p>\n<p>You can always play around with the graphics settings more than this, though, to find the best balance of performance against visuals for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more on Starfield:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield review<\/a> \u2013 our final verdict<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-missions-list-main-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield missions list<\/a> \u2013 how far are you?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-tips-advice-what-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield tips and tricks<\/a> \u2013 how to get started<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-companion-romance-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield romance<\/a> \u2013 all potential relationships<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-character-customisation-options-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield character creation<\/a> \u2013 all your options explained<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-digipick-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield digipick<\/a> \u2013 how to lockpick<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/how-long-is-starfield-main-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How long is Starfield?<\/a> The hours you\u2019ll need<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-ps5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Will Starfield ever come to PS5?<\/a> Developer comments<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-pc-requirements-recommended-specs-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield cast<\/a> \u2013 all voice actors<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-companions-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield companions<\/a> \u2013 who to recruit<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-soundtrack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield soundtrack<\/a> \u2013 how to listen<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-storage-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield storage guide<\/a> \u2013 don\u2019t be overburdened<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-fov-switch-first-third-person-perspective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield FOV<\/a> \u2013 change your point of view<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-pc-requirements-recommended-specs-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield PC requirements<\/a> \u2013 specs needed<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-factions-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starfield factions<\/a> \u2013 all possible groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On Xbox, meanwhile, the graphics settings are almost non-existent compared to PC. There is no performance mode in the game and it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/starfield-30fps-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">limited to 30fps<\/a> no matter what you do.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, you can only change its film grain intensity, and turn motion blur and depth of field on or off.<\/p>\n<p>The game looks great on the Series X no matter what you choose, and you shouldn\u2019t see a performance boost from disabling motion blur or depth of field due to the capped 30fps on console.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re unusual enough in quite liking a bit of film grain (even if its default is a little too much), depth of field and motion blur \u2013 but you can turn it all off if you prefer.<\/p> <div class=\"brightcove embed\"> <div class=\"embed__intrinsic\"> <div class=\"brightcove__player vjs-playlist-player-container\"> <video data-video-id=\"6336188213112\" data-account=\"69912529001\" data-player=\"ByeOf0VZEl\" data-embed=\"default\" data-application-id=\"\" controls=\"\" class=\"video-js\"> <\/video> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/69912529001\/ByeOf0VZEl_default\/index.min.js\"\/> <p><strong>Subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/gaming-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free Gaming Newsletter<\/a> for weekly insights, and <strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RadioTimesGames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">follow us on Twitter<\/a> for all the latest updates.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for something to watch? 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