How to Optimize Graphics Performance in SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection

Custom settings to improve graphics in Sword Art Online: Last Recollection on PC. Guide will be updated overtime.

How to open and configure Engine.ini file

  • Press Window Key + R or use search box.
  • Input the following and and press enter.
%localappdata%\BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment\SAO Last Recollection\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\engine.ini
  • Copy the configuration variables in this guide and paste them below the [SystemSettings] in the engine.ini file.
  • Save and start the game.

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
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