SCUM – How to Boost FPS

by Falagar / Articles, SCUM Guides / 31 Aug 2018

How to Boost Your FPS

FPS stands for “frames per second” and is a very important technical consideration for game makers. The FPS range that is generally acceptable for video games is anywhere from 30 to 60 FPS, compared to films that run at about 24 FPS. 100+, of course, is a very optimal level for professional-level gameplay. We hope that utilizing the following tips to increase your FPS will help your overall experience playing SCUM. Note that everyone’s device is different, so some may work while others don’t.

Set Launch Options

Open Steam Library and right-click on SCUM. Then go to “Properties” and click on “Set Launch Options”. There type (copy-paste) the following commands:

-USEALLAVAILABLECORES -sm4

Commands explained:

-sm4

This will change shading from DirectX 11 to DirectX 10. It won’t look as stunning (it will look a little bit darker) but it will run more smoothly hence your FPS will increase. This is one of the most important fps commands for UnrealEngine.

-USEALLAVAILABLECORES

This will ensure that all of your CPU cores are being used while running the game.

How to Disable DoF (Background Blur)

-Navigate to:

C:\Users\YourComputerName\AppData\Local\SCUM\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor

-Open “GameUserSettings.ini” in a notepad.

Look for the line “r.DepthOfFieldQuality” under [ScumSettings]. If it isn’t there you will need to add it under [ScumSettings].

-Change it to:

r.DepthOfFieldQuality=0

-Close & save the file, enjoy.

How to Disable AA (AntiAliasing)

If you still need more FPS you can easily disable AntiAliasing. This option will cap your fps at 144 (depending on your rig). FPS Increase around 30+ more.

Follow these steps:

1. Go to C:\Users\ComputerName\AppData\Local\SCUM\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor

2. Double click to open “GameUserSettings.ini”

3. Search for “sg.AntiAliasingQuality=” and change its value to 0! Save it and make the file ‘read only’ and apply. This will also make your game sharper, but for low-end PC’s it’s a huge improvement. If you want it in between (not too sharp and not too blurry, just change it to 1)

PS: Before you make this edit, make sure it is not set on read-only already.

Falagar

He is the founder and editor of Magic Game World. He loved gaming from the moment he got a PlayStation 1 with Gran Turismo on his 7th birthday.

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