Experiencing significant FPS drops in the Derelict Dam Force Tear area of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a known issue for some players. Here are several steps you can take to potentially improve performance:
Graphics Settings Adjustments
- Lower Overall Graphics Quality: Start by reducing the global graphics preset (e.g., from Epic to High, or High to Medium).
- Reduce View Distance: This setting can heavily impact performance in open or complex areas.
- Lower Shadow Quality: Shadows are often one of_the most demanding graphical settings.
- Decrease Texture Quality: If VRAM is a bottleneck, lowering texture quality can help.
- Disable or Lower Anti-Aliasing: While it smooths edges, it can be performance-intensive. Try a less demanding AA method or turn it off.
- Turn Off Ray Tracing: If enabled, ray tracing significantly impacts FPS. Disable it for a substantial performance boost.
- FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) or DLSS: If your hardware supports it, enable FSR (AMD/Nvidia) or DLSS (Nvidia). Set it to "Quality" or "Balanced" for a good compromise between performance and visual fidelity.
System-Level Optimizations
- Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure you have the latest drivers for your GPU (Nvidia, AMD, or Intel). Game-ready drivers often include specific optimizations for new titles.
- Close Background Applications: Resource-heavy applications running in the background can consume CPU, GPU, and RAM resources. Close unnecessary programs before playing.
- Verify Game File Integrity: Through your game launcher (e.g., Steam, EA App), verify the integrity of the game files. Corrupted files can sometimes cause performance issues.
- Adjust Power Plan (Laptops): Ensure your laptop is set to a "High Performance" power plan when plugged in.
- Monitor System Temperatures: Overheating can lead to thermal throttling, reducing performance. Ensure your PC or console has adequate ventilation.
Game-Specific Considerations
Shader Compilation: Sometimes, the game might still be compiling shaders in the background, especially upon first entering a new area. Performance might stabilize after a short period.
Patch Availability: Check if there are any new patches or updates for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, as developers often release performance improvements post-launch.
If issues persist after trying these steps:
- Consider Resolution Scaling: If your monitor's native resolution is high (e.g., 1440p or 4K), try lowering the in-game resolution.
- Check for Known Bugs: Search online forums or communities for other players experiencing the same issue in that specific Force Tear, as it might be a localized bug requiring a specific workaround or patch.
Pinpointing the exact cause can be a process of elimination. Start with the most impactful changes (like overall quality, ray tracing, and resolution scaling) and then fine-tune individual settings.
