Quick answer
[Official] For low frame rate, open Settings > Graphics and lower Render Scale first, then lower Quality. Once performance improves, increase Render Scale gradually until the game remains smooth at an acceptable image quality.
Use the official tuning order
- Open Settings > Graphics and reduce Render Scale to lower GPU load.
- Lower the Quality setting to reduce CPU and GPU load.
- Test the same demanding area or multiplayer session after each change.
- Increase Render Scale gradually until frame rate begins to suffer, then return to the last stable value.
Compare your PC with the listed requirements
[Official] The Windows minimum lists Windows 10, a Core i7-7700K or Ryzen 5 1600X, 12 GB RAM, and a GTX 750 Ti 2 GB, Radeon R7 370 2 GB, or Intel Arc A380 6 GB. The recommendation lists Windows 11, a Core i5-10600K or Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB RAM, and a GTX 1070 8 GB, Radeon RX 5600 XT 8 GB, or Intel Arc A750 8 GB.
Why host performance matters
[Official] The FAQ says low frame rate on the host can contribute to network symptoms such as jittery or skipping players. If everyone in the session sees erratic movement, test after the host lowers Quality or let a player with a steadier connection and frame rate host a new session. Remember that a different host will not carry the original host's saved progress.