Performance and Visual Fidelity Drop With Launch Update

[FatsharkLev]

Hi @Lion,

I wonder if this known issue is perhaps having some impact for you here?

KNOWN ISSUE: 'Worker Thread' Count Default Too High, Potential Performance Impact

We are working on an issue where the ‘Worker Thread’ count defaults to a value that may be too high for some PCs, which consequently has a negative impact on your performance. In the mean time, we recommend lowering your ‘Worker Thread’ count - this value may vary depending on your unique set-up, so we recommend to experiment with what works for you. For example: on a Threadripper CPU, it will default to a whooping 61 Worker Threads. In this example, you may wish to lower it to 16.

We are also aware of the correct GPU not being detected or utilised in some cases:

KNOWN ISSUE: Darktide Not Detecting or Utilising GPU Correctly

We are aware of and looking in to an issue where Darktide does not always detect or utilise the GPU correctly. In the case that Darktide is not detecting your dedicated GPU correctly, please see: [PC] How to Resolve Darktide Using the Incorrect GPU If you have run through the solutions linked above, or if your GPU is not being utilised correctly despite being detected, please share your experience in the Performance Feedback category. We kindly ask that you complete the questions that appea…