ARK Graphics settings explained | ARK Survival Evolved

Every ARK Graphics settings explained and compared. From low to high, including advanced settings and example gameplay. Low fps settings and better visual comparison. Full guide and walkthrough tutorial.
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[@stevenproctor3727]

Just commenting to say you did a good job on this. A good visual representation of most of the settings. Most guides on KZbin just sit in the settings windows and talk about it without showing you anything. Well done. My girlfriend is back into Ark in 2022 and cant get rid of weird texture flickering and weird texture glitches randomly sticking out of the maps. Quite frustrating really. Have not been able to fix it at all even after this guide. I wanted to say what a good video it was, nonetheless.

[@Imae08I]

If you have nvidia, use nvidia experience and use "optimize". Then change your settings back to preference. It worked for me

[@misterneto5770]

Tip also put view distance on high when using rhino u don t wanna get stopped when going for a giga if a rock just randomly appears

[@cucumber7635]

BRUH I JUST REALISED I WASN'T PLAYING ON MAX RESOLUTION SCALE, MY GAME LOOKS SO MUCH BETTER

[@Aziruf]

Thank you you saved my eyes

[@jurassic_painworld3151]

Thank you for the work you put in for all of us

[@jacktheripper5662]

Thanks i was losing so much fps now my game both looks good and i get up to 130 fps 🙏✌️

[@andresrojano9590]

What setting affects structures? Whenever I'm at a far away distance the textures on a wall look really bad, but whenever I'm really close, it looks perfectly fine.

[@DevilishDilly]

i’m pretty sure if you set ur mesh level of detail all the way up you should minimize that issue

[@MikeDeBleser]

Many thanks! I tried the new ´ascended´ version on my rtx 3080 but I could barely run it. So I installed the ´old´ Ark and I love the performance I get with your tweaks.

[@edwinsiew9149]

Is it possible to get high graphics and high fps at the same time cause when I turn off something for fps it looks really weird but when I want graphics it gets really laggy

[@Mercensis]

why cant all video setting guides be like this one, really good job on the vid!

[@YellowClapzz]

Turning the resolution all the way down made me go from 6 fps and 300 ping to cap fps 28 ping

[@bL4ckSalamander]

i dont personally find -novsync to work well visually for me in general since my monitor shows the dips in fps really easily for me so what i do is use the t.maxfps command to set the to 60 and its a much smoother experience overall but without vsync it will result in screen tearing so for me that works wonder mixed in with launching the game in low memory mode best fps along with all of these other settings and tips and tricks

[@estekiller2622]

Plis for ps5

[@BabyJeus]

To fast couldnt watch without slowing vid

[@King_SpinoX]

Hey Ark Tested i want ask what font you use for thumbnail? Is so look like font that use by ark trailer Also this video very help

[@chveyk]

Sorry, but let me ask - why do any "graphics quality reviewers" ALWAYS have an "awl in one place" ?? WHY do you show "how it looks like a product", if in fact they will play at the level of "muzzle to the floor" ??? Why don't you show NEAR what grass / bushes / trees look like with different settings? What does the REFLECTION from the coastal (wet) strip look like ??? Show LOGS, their shadow on the ground/sand! Show shadows from buildings/animals/dinos. Yes, everything is "beautiful" from a distance, but as soon as you start playing, it makes you want to puke...

[@Matheuskwo]

Great video! Could u make a ini comparison versions? PvE, PvE, farming, raiding, boost fps, etc

[@noscope7809]

song?

[@rezanz3779]

bro, where is the vsync ark PC setting and how to solve screen tearing on the 60hz monitor screen

[@Coles-bootleg-vids]

Thanks for explaining this, but it's kinda funny how your personal settings look like the original minecraft alpha.

[@stuntgaming867]

Best video for setting in ark (thanks)

[@tylanater9433]

Sadly realistic video if you play PvP: Everyone will cheat with INI files and their game will look like a Nintendo 64 game. Good luck hiding anything or being sneaky at all.

[@user-zl1vf4me1p]

"cheat", I mean kinda true, I would still consider it to be more scummy to use a fridge for god mode sniping or just raw aimbot rather than .ini, but still, its kinda true its cheating

[@simple_playz]

@@user-zl1vf4me1p Exploiting is just as scummy. Especially a big exploit on a PvP server.

[@user-zl1vf4me1p]

@@simple_playz more than 90% of the people I've seen that faced a guy exploiting the fridge agrees with you

[@user-zl1vf4me1p]

@@simple_playz Although I wouldn't classify .ini in the same category as big exploits like the new gravity-freeze, god mode sniping, meshing or aimbot/aimhack, ini is counterable with skill, those listed above aren't

[@rodolfoortega8055]

@@user-zl1vf4me1p Im kinda new to pvp on xbox, any of this works on xbox, if so can you explain? even to counter it not to use it. Kwnoledge is power

[@masterblaster123abc]

Thanks, I turned off the check boxes like you said and it improved everything. Now I can go all epic settings, and it loads textures better aswell when I start my game.

[@NickJay]

Like he said? If only. I hate tutorials where the OB doesn't speak. Sorry I don't get it and find it VERY irritating/frustrating. The music means you can't concentrate (well *I* can't!) - oh never mind, I've just spotted another one. Maybe he does.

[@tylerr2126]

@@NickJay cring

[@waynelaa]

@@NickJaystop crying mate

[@HallyVee]

I always assumed post-processing did much more than that. I thought it affected like the glare from a sunset and such.

[@ajdinalty4524]

I run all the best setting and my PC xan run it on server anywhere from 43 fps (most laggy and frame rate droping area in our base) to 97 fps (most unlagy area)

[@7kortos7]

people keep saying to use fullscreen but this makes my game run significantly worse and when you alt tab it pauses the game then you have to spam esc key to get back in. this might be an AMD thing but I fully advise windowed fullscreen.

[@AquaSteve-qt1up]

Sheeeshhh

[@connorh5042]

What setting impacts the map being blurry?

[@cyrusmuller6502]

That’s the neat part non

[@datngo3454]

texture

[@MrACCED]

Resolution

[@gabindupuy6036]

Why when even if resolution scale is maxed and all settings are in epic, the game still looks quite blurry and pixelated

[@Zorothekingofhel]

Just disable antialiasing

[@Zorothekingofhel]

Also motion blur

[@raphaelmacedo4467]

I play on a tv/monitor with 768p of resolution, and my antialising is crap in this game. Even if I put it to epic the distant water and shadows are just so broken. =(

[@lordgallo4213]

Oh wow haha, finally found another dude who plays on 768p monitor like me. 😁😁😁

[@vphenyx9219]

@@lordgallo4213 omg why

[@JohnSmith-dz8vd]

Idk why but my game looks really grainy and sad even tho I have all my settings set to high

[@ggfafik4128]

idk if i have shitty comp or free ark from steam is bad but this still look bad and lags

[@dillonahrens8112]

This was epic. Literally perfect. Thanks mate!

[@PyXee.]

i had 60 fps, with this settings i got 190 fps :DD Thx

[@restindeath1755]

even with high settings, ark dosent look that great

[@AlienFt]

nah bruv this game looks like shit hahahahahah

[@DarkJasoom]

why is my map blurry someone pls help

[@stupidmonkeywing]

My ark server is like 80% bad weather (fog or w/e) and the sky and trees look so pixelated during this. Any advice? (i'm running a pretty good computer tbh)

[@taldoara]

the Steam launch options is a go to if you do pvp in ARK

[@wildpixer3991]

among setting videos for ark i watched this one was most useful one.good job

[@lex917play]

I have a question, what settings does when I move further away thatch wall and wooden wall become ugly, like the pixel becomes distorted. What setting is it?

[@thecrazyhound6010]

Is it anyone can help some reason come caves for me have lol a layer of mesh covering entrance but my friend doesn't anyone know how to fix?

[@xrkdino2393]

My games do blurry

[@anthonymedina6219]

I don’t have sky quality option. Why?

[@jonasskyum4444]

i love you bro thanks

[@GRiiiM_TH3_R3B3L]

this is very well done, i appreciate the information that know one ever gives. thank you, keep that shit up

[@konradconrad5340]

this is superb job, thats the way to explain settings.

[@Tampsey]

currently best guide for ark graphics settings

[@eikkapelimarkka9877]

eXCELLENT video. Thank you.

[@bikcatfish3327]

I REINSTALLED ARK AND YOU ARE STILL THE GOAT

[@rigobertosalazar58]

When u have a ps5: 🥱

[@ills.6]

My ark doesn't have crypod animation why is that? Already tried maxed the settings, reinstall and Everything

[@rationalbanana577]

Wtf W video bruh

[@bghone7044]

The most important tutorial for this god forsaken game :)

[@toolgb9207]

nice vid! Music ?

[@iCore7Gaming]

Sky quality only updates on restart

[@HallyVee]

Lol wow that explains a lot...

[@gamma6636]

my max resolution is 1940x1080 and my game looks like an arcade game when i play, i also get lots of frame rate spikes and my screen feels like its lagging behind my movement. do you know any way to fix it my any chance?

[@luce5389]

Are you serious

[@ElGhoulMedali]

i love the video and i m really greatfull thank you very much ✌🇹🇳❤

[@4ReelZy]

Amazing video

[@Mental-Autopsy]

thanks so much, on these settings (tweaked to my preference) my reasonably high end computer is no longer trying to eat itself while playing ark. fighting the lack of optimization tooth and nail with your guide

[@chAngErOnex]

this is my first comment since idk.. long time ago.. and this video helps me A LOT! Thank you so much. Now I can enjoy playing this game.

[@aronfekete9134]

my game is so dark but i dont know why even with gamma 5 its dark i cant see the map because its black can you please help me?

[@sftvbell9043]

turn off HDR output if u have it on

[@bikcatfish3327]

You should get an award.

[@drakl710]

Thank you! Using these tips in my new play through. Would love you to watch!

[@Dimitry-x7f]

Thanks mate! Great job!

[@trohata2635]

Bro deserve to work for ark ❤

[@ryqnvfx]

Can you show your INI setting if you are using it? Thanks for the vid!

[@jamesconkey1480]

Excellent video 👍 Thank you

[@qt5172]

Thanks heaps for the suggested settings. My settings are near identical to these, besides all low is on high. 3800X 6700XT 32GB DDR4 And only manage avg 55fps

[@bajojajo7946]

That's because of resolution scale setting

[@folken61]

i have launch option in steam -useallavaleiblecores - nomansky -low memory etc. but the lunar biome in gen 1 show me only a white screen whit sound someone know how fix it?

[@GhostDcuo]

i think you have to run it in normal memory if you didn't already get an answer but, i didn't end up trying it myself i just didn't go to lunar, so not sure if it actually works or not.

[@nomerci3856]

thank you so much!!

[@Love-ArK-]

🤍

[@llsrrll6930]

Where is the discord link?

[@oskarblenessy1406]

You Deserve the hype man, good video

[@toxicseal5762]

what song is this

[@ecciv41]

I made it 1k likes

[@_kk9c104]

I need in ps4 if you can pls

[@TT-oh5ev]

Is there any lag when using this setting on intel i5 9400f, gtx1660?

[@results8018]

To be honest, yeah probably you would most likely be playing on medium maybe high settings.

[@TT-oh5ev]

@@results8018 Thank youu, There is a fps drop when flying or walking.

[@Xurety]

@@TT-oh5ev if you have 16gb ram you should be fine honestly i have a gtx 1650 and i5-6500 with 8gb ram running kinda bad

[@xassassinxx213]

@@TT-oh5ev if u have 16gb of ram should be fine it all depends on how ur pc is optimized i play on 1650super oc i5 9400f 8gb ram with these settings consistent 60 fps i use atlasOS for optimization and then i have no programs or anything running in thr background

[@fogjk5000]

get a mic then re make the video

[@videonmode8649]

Why?

[@dipsonbaniya71]

thanks

[@darckfire5356]

Perfect

[@mulda7226]

Pls do it for ps 2 ❤️❤️❤️

[@johnnygentleman6236]

your video is really good, it helped me a lot

[@sodutrii4729]

well made video

[@unturnedhdx1745]

how much FPS would i get with a RTX 3060?

[@flyingknee23]

5 fps on ark

[@HallyVee]

I get 60 solid with everything but shadows and object distance at Max at 1080p on a 2060.

[@Villosa64]

For me 60+ fps 1080p + epic settings, but if ur on pc ur rtx 3060 will be better and will have more fps

[@ishakfarukyldz]

Good one

[@estekiller2622]

Good

[@ishakfarukyldz]

Good one

[@SuperSoundtracks]

I've found that shadows from trees are BY FAR the most taxing on my pc. Try going into a dense forest with SSAO, distance field shadowing set to on, and general shadows set to epic. The shadows from each individual tree will be drawn on the ground with its maximum allowed distance, aswell as high shadow-resolution, creating a gloomy atmosphere that I enjoy, but damn if it isn't expensive for my graphics card. I dip into the 40s fps-wise in the heaviest areas (around 70,70 on your map, a cliff overlooking a river by the ocean, and a dense forest behind it)

[@portman8909]

set shadows to medium.

[@arcturion6995]

Great video. Really helped to see the side by side. Thank you!

[@QueferSutherland]

Great video, had to reinstall my games on my computer and forgot my settings. Perfect visual explanation and I'm blown away by the difference. Thx for the video it helps a lot. Best setting vid to date.

[@WigWoo1]

You're not even explaining what any of these do. You're just giving your opinion on which setting you think people should set it to and then shoeing a comparison. When I see a comparison for the post-processing I see absolutely no difference so could you actually "Explain" What that option does as well as what the other graphics settings are actually doing technologically speaking instead of just showing us You didn't even show us the Enhance max distance mode or Subsurface scattering

[@greasyballs8498]

why does my graphic looks blurry even tho i got it all in epic settings? i have rtx 2060 and ryzen 7 3700x 16 gb

[@ArkTested]

Make sure your "Resolution scale" is set to max.