Days Gone best PC settings: How to increase FPS

The former PlayStation-exclusive title, Days Gone, from Bend Studio, is out on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. It is an impressive showcase, to say the least, as it looks absolutely gorgeous. However, not all gaming PCs are built the same, and everyone will need to find the best Days Gone PC settings to meet their needs, without melting their gaming rig. In this guide, we will showcase all the Days Gone PC settings and provide you with tips on how to increase your FPS.

Days Gone best PC settings

The best PC settings for Days Gone largely depends on what your gaming rig can handle, and what type of monitor you have.

For those without a gaming monitor, using a screen running at 60hz, you don't need to really go over a smooth 60 FPS, while those with a gaming monitor might want to get up to 120 FPS if their gaming rig allows it.

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As you can see in the image above, Days Gone on PC actually helps gamers out a lot by showcasing your FPS in the top right corner. This means you can adjust the graphics quality settings until you are happy with the FPS you are getting. For example, if you get 120 FPS on medium but you have a 60hz monitor, turn those settings up to high or even very high so get the most out of your experience.

Below, you can check out all four preset graphical quality settings, picking the best Days Gone PC settings for your rig. All images below via Bend Studio.

Days Gone PC low settings

Days Gone PC medium settings

Days Gone PC high settings

Days Gone PC very high settings

As you can see, Days Gone on PC makes it extremely easy to pick the best settings for your gaming rig. This is a breath of fresh air for a PC port of a previously console-exclusive title.

How to increase Days Gone FPS

While Days Gone does make it easy to get the best FPS for your gaming rig, some players might still get FPS drops from time to time, or wonder how they could increase their FPS in Days Gone.

(Picture: Bend Studio)

Check out some quick tips on how to increase your Days Gone FPS below:

• Update to the latest NVIDIA/AMD drivers depending on which GPU you have.
• Close all other programs if you are struggling to get high FPS.
• Check the Days Gone PC system requirements to see if your gaming rig is up to the task...you might need an upgrade.
• Lower Foilage Draw Distance and Cloud & Fog detail as lowering these can increase your FPS greatly in Days Gone.
• Turn off Chromatic Arberration and Motion Blur to increase FPS further.
• Keep adjusting the settings until the game shows your desired FPS in the top right corner when in the graphics settings menu.

With the best Days Gone PC settings, as well as tips on how to increase your FPS, protagonist Deacon St. John should have a smooth ride on your gaming rig.

• Read more: Days Gone cross-platform (PC/PS4) support: Progression, save files, achievements

For more on the game, check out our dedicated Days Gone section.