Search for "Game Mode settings" in Windows and toggle it On .

Set to Low . This is often the biggest performance killer in Days Gone .

If you experience "stuttering" (sudden frame drops) rather than just low FPS, your shader cache might be the culprit. Search for in Windows. Select your C: drive.

Click and check "Override high DPI scaling behavior." 5. Clear the DirectX Shader Cache

Days Gone supports . Even if you have an NVIDIA card, you can use this. Go to Display Settings and turn on FSR .

If you are still lagging at 1080p, drop this to 90% or 80% . It renders the game at a lower resolution while keeping the UI sharp.

Set to Low or Medium . This reduces how far away the game renders grass and bushes. 2. Enable Upscaling (The "Magic" Fix)

By combining with Low Lighting and Shadow settings , most low-end PCs can achieve a playable 30–60 FPS, allowing you to focus on the road and the Rippers instead of the lag.

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Search for "Game Mode settings" in Windows and toggle it On .

Set to Low . This is often the biggest performance killer in Days Gone .

If you experience "stuttering" (sudden frame drops) rather than just low FPS, your shader cache might be the culprit. Search for in Windows. Select your C: drive. days-gone-fps-boost-for-low-end-pc-lag

Click and check "Override high DPI scaling behavior." 5. Clear the DirectX Shader Cache

Days Gone supports . Even if you have an NVIDIA card, you can use this. Go to Display Settings and turn on FSR . Search for "Game Mode settings" in Windows and toggle it On

If you are still lagging at 1080p, drop this to 90% or 80% . It renders the game at a lower resolution while keeping the UI sharp.

Set to Low or Medium . This reduces how far away the game renders grass and bushes. 2. Enable Upscaling (The "Magic" Fix) If you experience "stuttering" (sudden frame drops) rather

By combining with Low Lighting and Shadow settings , most low-end PCs can achieve a playable 30–60 FPS, allowing you to focus on the road and the Rippers instead of the lag.