Game selects Integrated graphic card by default and it cannot be changed

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Technical Support
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Issue Description:
Game selects Integrated graphic card by default and it cannot be changed. The first splash screen with hardware info showed the integrated card as the only option. Changes in the Nvidia Control Panel doesn’t

Error Displayed (If Applicable):

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Have an integrated graphic card and a proper one
  2. Install the game
  3. Run the game

Platform:
Steam

Player ID:
(Steam Community :: JouZ)

Approx. Time of Issue & Timezone:
[11/17/2022, 10:00 PM] [CET]

Reproduction Rate:

  • Constant (100%)

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Are you sure that’s the correct darktide.exe and not the one that you might have used during the closed beta previously?

I’d probably delete the profile entirely, and make one from scratch to ensure its using the GPU

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You can also try this Windows option:

  1. Navigate to ‘Settings’ > ‘System’ > ‘Display’
  2. Select ‘Graphics Settings’
  3. Select the ‘Browse’ button and locate the Darktide executable (Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Warhammer 40,000 Darktide\binaries)
  4. Select the ‘Options’ button
  5. Choose ‘High performance’ and save your changes
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Good shout!
There’s also launcher.exe that has the darktide icon. I’ve changed that as well
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I’ve done that, i guess that’s confirmed to use the correct GPU. I’m just confused because it still says GPU1 when it’s the integrated GPU. Is there any way to check what card is in use for the game currently exept task manager?

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You can identify which GPU is being used by Darktide via your launcher.log. Instructions are here under “Ensure Darktide Uses the Correct GPU”: "https://support.fatshark.se/hc/en-us/articles/7709662432413--PC-How-to-Improve-Your-Performance-in-Darktide