Fix for Lag, Stuttering, Low FPS in The First Descendant (TFD)
The First Descendant seems to be experiencing some optimization issues, leading to stuttering, lags and low FPS for some players. Here are some steps you can try to improve performance.
The wait is over! The highly anticipated free-to-play shooter, The First Descendant, is finally here. Players flocked to pre-download the game, eager to jump into the action on launch day, but some of them encountering performance issue, stuttering or lags. Read on if you want to know how to optimize your settings for a smooth gameplay experience.
- The First Descendant – How to Fix Stuttering, Low FPS for Better Performance
- The First Descendant – Lag Issues
The First Descendant – How to Fix Stuttering, Low FPS for Better Performance
Before diving in, ensure your PC meets the minimum or recommended system requirements and check for the latest graphic card drivers. While the game might auto-adjust graphics, here are some settings to optimize your experience. Remember, you can always experiment and mix-and-match advanced options to find the perfect balance.
For NVIDIA 2000 or above
- Graphics: Custom.
- Upscale Type: NVIDIA DLSS.
- Upscale Mode: Quality.
- Vsync: Off.
- NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency: Off.
- Frame Rate Limiter: Unlimited.
- Visibility: Low.
- Anti-aliasing: Medium.
- Post Processing: Low.
- Shadows: Low.
- Global Illumination: Low.
- Reflections: Low.
- Textures: High.
- Effects: Medium.
- Vegetation: Low.
- Shader Quality: Low.
- Object: Low.
- Physics: Low.
- Motion Blur: Try it for yourself and see what happens when it’s off or on.
For AMD that supports FSR
- Graphics: Custom.
- Upscale Type: AMD FSR 2.2.
- Upscale Mode: Quality.
- Vsync: On.
- NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency: On+Boost.
- Frame Rate Limiter: Unlimited.
- Visibility: Medium.
- Anti-aliasing: Low.
- Post Processing: Low.
- Shadows: Low.
- Global Illumination: Low.
- Reflections: Low.
- Textures: Medium.
- Effects: Low.
- Vegetation: Low.
- Shader Low:
- Object: Low.
- Physics: Low.
- Motion Blur: Try it for yourself and see what happens when it’s off or on.
Other Graphic Cards
If your graphics card isn't top-of-the-line, turn off Upscale Type in the graphics settings. This reduces the workload on your GPU. Set your frame rate limiter to a maximum of 60 FPS. This helps maintain a better experience, especially on less powerful machines. Begin with all graphic settings on Low. If the game runs smoothly, try incrementally increasing individual settings (like textures or shadows) to find the best balance between visuals and performance.
The First Descendant – Lag Issues
Sometimes connection issues, especially on a brand new game with high player traffic, can cause lag spikes. To minimize the risk, try playing on the recommended server. Remember, The First Descendant is fresh out the gate, so some connection hiccups are to be expected.
