Starting today, Fortnite earns a “ Performance Mode “which allows the game to run better on low-end PCs or with more than a few year on the shoulders . Available in alpha version, and selectable from the advanced graphics settings menu within the title, this new mode improves performance by reducing graphics quality , so as to have less impact on RAM, CPU and GPU memory. Performance Mode will initially only support Creative and Battle Royale modes.

Another novelty intended for those who do not have a cutting-edge system is the possibility to remove the high resolution textures from the title options within the library in the Epic Games Launcher. The goal is to reduce the space occupied by the game on the SSD / hard disk , eliminating approximately 14 GB of content not playable on older systems.

“Although Performance Mode will offer improvements to all users that select it, there are certain hardware requirements that can offer a much smoother experience. For users with older systems, running the title from an SSD or installing 6GB of RAM or more will allow the game to better adapt to memory and reduce stuttering and other hiccups in general. No dedicated GPU is required, but this will help balance the system load and deliver a much smoother experience, “points out Epic Games.

What to expect in terms of performance? The software house has made a couple of examples with resolution 720 p to convey the idea. One notebook with Intel Core i5 CPU – 8265 U, 8GB RAM and UHD integrated graphics 630 can switch 24 at 61 fps thanks to Performance Mode , while a system with AMD A APU 10 – 5745 M (issued in 2013!), 6GB RAM and HD Graphics 8610 G from 18 a 45 fps . This is a boost of over 150% which opens the title to an audience of new players from less advanced areas of the world or with low financial resources willing to leave out some graphic gem while playing to battle royale.