Install the Upscaler base plugin by placing the PDPerfplugin.dll file in the mods/UpscalerBasePlugin folder.

Extract this mod to the root folder of the game.

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to install this mod: Gamers can access the plugin via NexusMods, offering a potential improvement in both image quality and performance on matching hardware. However, it’s important to note that the FSR 2 falls short of its competitors at this point modder PureDark has confirmed the release of a DLSS 3 plugin during the early access period, even if behind a paywall and with DRM protection, which may introduce some performance compromises, as seen in previous cases.Īnyway, PureDark offers a free alternative to AMD FSR 2 for PC gamers in the form of an NVIDIA DLSS & Intel XeSS plugin for Starfield. Thanks to the partnership between Bethesda and AMD, optimization for PCs, especially for Radeon GPUs and Ryzen processors is slightly better and the inclusion of FSR 2 also opens the door for NVIDIA and Intel users. Owners of AMD’s Radeon GPUs already benefit from in-game FSR 2 upscaling technology, which delivers improved performance without compromising visual quality. A special requirement is the installation of an SSD.

However, PC performance didn’t exactly convince us and Starfield remains a next-gen title that requires high-end hardware for optimal gameplay. The game has already received positive reviews (including ours).

Bethesda’s latest flagship RPG, Starfield, is now available for players who have opted for the Premium Edition.

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