SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection – Graphics Optimization (Pop-in Fix, Anti-Aliasing etc.)

This guide will show you the steps on how to tweak and improve the overall graphics performance in SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection, including anti-aliasing, pop-in fix, and more

How to open and configure Engine.ini file

• Press the Window Key + R or use the search box.
• Input the following command and press enter:

%localappdata%\BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment\SAO Last Recollection\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\engine.ini

• Copy the configuration variables provided in this guide.
• Open the engine.ini file and paste these variables below the [SystemSettings] section.
• Save your changes.
• Start the game, and you’re good to go!

Draw distance, LoD, and pop-in fix

Draw distance and LoD enhancements

[SystemSettings]
r.StaticMeshLODDistanceScale=0.05
r.SkeletalMeshLODBias=-8
r.ViewDistanceScale=15
foliage.LODDistanceScale=6

Anti-Aliasing Methods

Anti-Aliasing Off

[SystemSettings]
r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=0

TAA

• Change Anti-Aliasing to High in Graphic Settings.

FXAA

[SystemSettings]
r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=1

Render 2x

[SystemSettings]
; Change Graphic Quality to Very High to double the in-game resolution in Graphic Settings. 
r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=0
; Additional enhancements. Remove ; to use the variables.
;r.Upscale.Quality=5
;r.Upscale.Softness=0

Render 2x + TAA

• Change Graphic Quality to Very High to double the in-game resolution in Graphic Settings.
• Change Anti-Aliasing to High in Graphic Settings.

Render 2x + FXAA

[SystemSettings]
; Change Graphic Quality to Very High to double the in-game resolution in Graphic Settings. 
r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=1