Alan Wake 2 quality vs performance mode differences
You may be struggling to choose to run Alan Wake 2 with Quality or Performance mode, so we’ve got the breakdown of the difference and how to swap between them.
Alan Wake 2 is already boasting some impressive visuals that a pushing players’ PCs and consoles to their limits, so it’s worth noting the differences between Quality mode and Performance mode within the game.
Alan Wake 2 and many games like it have been pushing the graphical boundaries in 2023, so choosing a graphical mode that will ultimately give you the smoothest playthrough is essential if you’re going to get completely entrenched in Saga and Alan’s story.
What is the difference between Quality and Performance mode in Alan Wake 2?
In Alan Wake 2, Quality and Performance modes are the modes with which you can display the game.
Quality mode favours visual fidelity. This means that it’s enhancing the graphics to be the best they can be in the game, but this comes at the cost of a lower framerate during gameplay and cutscenes.
Performance mode, on the other hand, favours framerate and (as the name suggests) how the game performs. While the game will still look great, it will reduce some of the graphical fidelity to get a much higher FPS for smoother movement.
How to change between Quality & Performance mode in Alan Wake 2
To swap between Quality and Performance mode in Alan Wake 2, you just need to follow the steps below:
- Pause the game
- Select Options from the Pause Menu
- Scroll across to the Graphics section
- Choose between Quality or Perfomance
You can change this setting at any time, so don’t worry about having to stick with it if you find you’ve changed your mind.
That’s everything you need to know about the differences between Quality and Performance mode in Alan Wake 2. With any luck, you’ll have found the mode that works best for you. Be sure to take a look at our guide on whether or not you can play Alan Wake 2 on Steam Deck to see if you can take the mystery on the move.
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Jack Roberts
Jack is a Guides Writer at GGRecon. With a BA (Hons) & MA in English and Creative Writing, he was also the Gaming Editor for The Indiependent. When not pondering which game has the best cup of coffee (and drinking far too much of it himself), he can often be found playing Dead by Daylight, Street Fighter or making yet another build in Bloodborne.
