Set setting.r_lod_switch_scale to (reduces distant model detail). Right-click the file -> Properties -> Check Read-only . 🚀 Steam & Origin Launch Options Use these commands to force the game to run leaner. Right-click Apex -> Properties -> Launch Options:
-high -dev -preload -threads [Number of CPU Cores] -fullscreen -novid Gives Apex CPU priority. -dev: Skips the intro animation. -preload: Loads assets into RAM beforehand. 🖥️ Windows & GPU Optimization Game Mode: Turn Windows "Game Mode" ON . Power Plan: Set to "High Performance."
Press Win + R and type %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Respawn\Apex\local . Open . Change setting.csm_enabled from 1 to 0 (removes shadows). APEX LEGENDS SEASON 16 Low End PC FPS BOOST GUI...
For true "Potato PC" optimization, you need to edit the system files.
Apex Legends Season 16: Ultimate FPS Boost Guide for Low-End PCs Set setting
If you still drop frames in combat, use the setting combined with Adaptive Resolution FPS Target . Set the slider to 60 .
The game will automatically blur slightly during intense fights to keep your frame rate stable, ensuring you don't lose control during gunfights. Right-click Apex -> Properties -> Launch Options: -high
Set "Texture Filtering - Quality" to High Performance . AMD Adrenalin: Enable "Radeon Boost" and "Radeon Anti-Lag." 📉 Dynamic Resolution Scaling