If you’re struggling to maintain 60 FPS, prioritize these specific settings:

Right-click the game in your library > > Launch Options .

This often results in a 10–20% FPS boost immediately. 2. Best In-Game Settings for Performance

Set to Medium . High/Ultra shadows are the primary cause of stuttering during time-of-day transitions.

Disable V-Sync in the game menu. Instead, use your GPU's control panel (NVIDIA Control Panel or AMD Software) to force V-Sync or set a Maximum Frame Rate cap that matches your monitor’s refresh rate.

Use DirectX 11 if your GPU is modern; it’s generally more stable than DX9 for this specific title. Video Quality: Set to Custom .