In Dune: Awakening, optimal graphics settings allow you to achieve comfortable gameplay, maintaining a high frame rate and at the same time maintaining the image quality at an acceptable level. For many s, advanced options for the visual component of the game can be very important, since the project is developed on Unreal Engine 5 and uses all modern technologies, which is why lags and stutters can occur on many PCs.
For MMOs with PvP content, smoothness of display should be a top priority, so it is worth delving into the settings and trying to optimize the game as much as possible. In this guide, we will figure out which graphics presets to install for different PC configurations and consider all the ways to improve performance.
Dune: Awakening System Requirements
On the Steam page, the developers posted the minimum and recommended configurations needed to maintain comfortable gameplay. On the official website, they shared more detailed information for different resolutions and presets:
| The minimum | average | High (Recommended) | Ультра |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p 30fps | 1080p 60fps | 1440p 60fps | 2160p 60fps |
| Windows 10 64-bit (or later) | Windows 10 64-bit (or later) | Windows 10 64-bit (or later) | Windows 10 64-bit (or later) |
| Intel Core i5-7400 AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-8600K AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-10700K AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7-11700K AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) AMD Radeon 5600XT (6GB) Intel Arc A380 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB) Intel Arc A770 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) Intel Arc B580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (12GB) AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (12GB) |
| 60 GB (requires SSD) | 75 GB (requires SSD) | 75 GB (requires SSD) | 75 GB (requires SSD) |
Best Dune: Awakening Graphics Settings for Stable FPS
To configure graphics settings for the MMO game Dune:
- In the main menu, find the triangular button with a gear icon in the lower left corner.
- Select the Graphics tab at the top of the screen.
This menu contains all the options for managing the visual component. You can select either a ready-made graphics preset in the upper field or manually configure all the items in detail. The automatic mode function is also ed for setting the optimal values based on a superficial analysis of the system.
On weak PCs
For computers whose configuration below recommended requirements, select in the top column medium graphics preset and check its functionality. If the FPS drops significantly and it feels like the PC is struggling, try fine-tuning each item:
| Upscaling quality | Secondary |
| Upscaling method | FSR3 |
| DLSS/FSR Upscaling Quality | Performance |
| Frame generation method | AMD FSR3 |
| NVIDIA REFLEX | Off |
| General shadows | Low |
| Virtual shadow maps (experimental parameter) | Incl. |
| Global illumination quality | Low |
| Use LUMEN | Off |
| Reflection quality | Low |
| View range | Fair |
| Post-processing | Fair |
| Effect quality | Low |
| Texture quality | Low |
| Foliage quality | Low |
Check the performance using the frame counter. If the FPS drops below the playable value of 30, it is worth gradually lowering the settings to lower values until the gameplay is optimized. You can also change the upscaling quality to "Balance" or "Performance".
For PCs weaker than or equal to the minimum requirements, it is recommended to immediately set the graphics quality to "low" and manually reduce all values to the minimum.
On strong PCs
The game will automatically set the best values for computers that fully meet the maximum requirements when you select the "Ultra" preset in the "Graphics Quality" column. However, upscalers and frame generators may still be activated by default, which can blur the image. To get the maximum image quality, manually set the following values:
| Upscaling quality | Ультра |
| Upscaling method | DLSS or FSR3 |
| DLSS/FSR Upscaling Quality | DLAA or Native Anti-Aliasing |
| Frame generation method | Off |
| NVIDIA REFLEX | Incl. |
| General shadows | Ультра |
| Virtual shadow maps (experimental parameter) | Incl. |
| Global illumination quality | Ультра |
| Use LUMEN | Incl. |
| Reflection quality | Ультра |
| View range | Ультра |
| Post-processing | Ультра |
| Effect quality | Ультра |
| Texture quality | Ультра |
| Foliage quality | Ультра |
Fine-tuning each parameter to increase FPS in the MMO game Dune
To understand the meaning of the options and the degree of their impact on performance, let's look at each one separately and see which of them, when reduced, will give the greatest increase in FPS.
View range
Determines how far you can see objects in the game world. It mostly affects vegetation and various small objects, without affecting the landscape and buildings. This parameter does not put much load on the processor and video card, and therefore can be increased even on weak configurations.
Post-processing
Affects the display of on-screen effects such as motion blur or glow. Has a low impact on graphics card performance and can be increased with almost no frame loss.
Effect quality
Adjusts the detail of complex 3D effects in the game world. Setting this parameter will affect the rendering of smoke, dust, explosions and other objects with many particles. Also affects the quality of shaders. Has a low impact on the video card. If FPS drops during explosions or dust storms, lower this parameter.
Texture quality
Changes the texture resolution of all game objects. The higher this value, the more detailed the environment will be. Increasing the parameter can significantly reduce performance due to high video memory requirements. It is not recommended to set it higher than average if the video card memory is less than 8 GB.
Foliage quality
Affects the quality of plants in the game world, affecting the density and detail of grass and leaves on trees. It has a medium load on the video card, so it can be reduced to improve performance on medium and weak devices.
General shadows
Affects the display of shadows from objects and their quality. The higher the parameter, the softer and more natural the shading will be. It also affects the drawing distance and their resolution. It puts a high load on the video card, which is why it is recommended to lower it on weak PCs.
Virtual shadow maps (experimental parameter)
An option to improve the quality of shadows using the graphics card's power. It greatly affects performance and is not recommended for use on graphics processors with less than 10 GB of memory. However, stability is not guaranteed even on powerful PCs, as the option is still in the development and testing stage. Enabling it may cause various performance issues.
Global illumination quality
Affects the resolution and accuracy of the environment lighting. High values of this parameter put a heavy load on the video card and video memory. It is recommended to decrease it on weak PCs to improve performance.
Use Lumen
Lumen is an advanced technology of the Unreal Engine 5 engine, responsible for the quality of global illumination. The principle of operation resembles ray tracing in a simplified form. It loads the video card very heavily and cannot be activated at low settings of the previous parameter.
Reflection quality
Determines how high-quality and accurate the reflections of light and objects from glossy and mirror surfaces will be. Has a moderate effect on the graphics card load. Low and medium values are recommended for weak PCs.
Upscaling quality
Setting the scaling quality used to achieve the best possible image using as few pixels as possible to improve performance. This setting has a strong impact on the GPU and can cause FPS loss at high values.
Upscaling method
Allows you to select a technology for image scaling. It is selected taking into the video card manufacturer and ed upscaling methods. For NVIDIA 20XX series and higher, DLSS is set, in other cases, use FSR.
Frame generation method 
Selecting a technology for generating intermediate frames to increase the overall frame rate. When using the NVIDIA upscaler, enable DLSSG, and for the AMD tool, enable FSR3. For powerful PCs, it is better to disable this function to avoid graphic artifacts.
DLSS/FSR Upscaling Quality
Allows you to set the desired operating mode for AMD FSR3 or NVIDIA DLSS. Depending on the choice, the frame resolution for rendering before upscaling will change. For medium and weak systems, it is recommended to set "balance" or "performance". On powerful devices, you can completely disable this function by selecting "native resolution" or DLAA.
Optimization tips to remove lags and freezes
If Dune: Awakening lags even after selecting optimal graphics settings, try using a few more tricks to increase FPS:
- Set up "Display mode" - find "Window mode" in the settings menu and set it to "Full screen". With this choice, the system will spend fewer resources on maintaining the visual component of other windows.
- Turn off background programs - close unnecessary applications running in the background via the Windows tray or task manager. This will free up some resources, which is important for older and inexpensive PCs.
- Update your graphics card drivers - graphics card manufacturers regularly release updated driver versions tailored to new games. Check for updates via your graphics core software.
- Change settings via video card software - modern video cards come with special software for performing advanced settings. Open NVIDIA App or AMD Software: Adrenalin and try to fine-tune the settings for the game.
- Set high priority - open the task manager with Ctrl+Shift+Esc and right-click on the game process. Set "Real time" so that the system gives preference only to this application.
- Enable Game Mode - a built-in Windows feature that pauses background processes while you play. Open Start and type "game mode" in the search to find the option you need.
The methods discussed above will not provide a huge increase in performance, but they can be decisive for obtaining a comfortable frame rate.
We hope that with this guide you were able to optimize the game Dune: Awakening and get comfortable FPS. comments leave your questions on the topic of the article or suggest your own ways to improve productivity. In a separate article, we have analyzed in detail the universal ways to increase fps in games.
