There are a few performance mods out there already, but all of them are Engine.ini tweaks. This mod aims to be a Last Resort for players who have tried those already and are still not satisfied with their framerate. Changes include:
- Noticeable lighting changes (reduced reflections, refraction, ambient lighting, global illumination, etc)
- Reduced poly counts for high intensity models (Leviathans, NoA, and assorted other components)
- No fish particle systems (the ones you can't pick up)
- Reduced texture sizes
This mod is compatible with any Engine.ini tweaks you already have installed and I actually recommend you try those first, as they better maintain the spirit of the game.
DISCLAIMER: This mod WILL noticeably change how the game looks. This is not the intended complete experience designed by the devs, and I do not claim it to be. This mod is intended as a Last Resort - "I play it like this or I don't play it at all."
Installation:
- Extract the .zip file.
- Place the included MemoryOptimizations_P.pak/.ucas/.utoc files in the /Subnautica2/Subnautica2/Content/Paks folder