Low FPS? FSR, Frame Generation and Settings That Help
Short answer: update to Patch 1.0.5 or newer. It added AMD FSR upscaling and FSR 2X frame generation - the two biggest levers for frame rate in this game.
What Patch 1.0.5 added
- AMD FSR upscaling - renders at a lower resolution and upscales, a standard FPS win.
- AMD FSR 2X frame generation - inserts frames for smoother motion on supported hardware.
- An in-game restart prompt when switching between AMD and NVIDIA frame generation, so the setting actually applies.
- A fix for frame-generation settings not saving between sessions.
Steps that help with low FPS
- Update the game - FSR and frame generation do not exist on older builds.
- Enable FSR upscaling in the graphics settings; start at the Quality preset and move down if needed.
- If your hardware supports frame generation, enable FSR 2X and restart when the game asks you to.
- Update your GPU driver, then drop shadow and lighting settings - the ship's lighting is the heavy part.
- Check your resolution: running below native and upscaling often beats lowering every other setting.
Known performance reports
The official discussions include a "low fps with 3070 ti" report, and reviews frequently mention stutter - so low FPS on strong hardware is a real, reported issue, not just an old-PC problem. Patch 1.0.5 also addressed startup crashes related to frame-generation initialization, which is worth knowing if enabling the feature ever prevented the game from launching.
Related
On a handheld, read the Steam Deck page; for hardware tiers, see PC requirements.
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FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
How do I improve FPS in Titanic Escape Simulator?
Update to Patch 1.0.5 or newer, enable AMD FSR upscaling, try FSR 2X frame generation on supported hardware, and lower lighting/shadow settings.
Why does my 3070 Ti struggle?
Stutter and low FPS on strong GPUs are reported in the official discussions and reviews. FSR upscaling and frame generation from Patch 1.0.5 are the intended remedies.
My frame-generation setting will not save - is that fixed?
Yes. Patch 1.0.5 fixed frame-generation settings not saving between sessions.
The game will not start after enabling frame generation - what now?
Patch 1.0.5 addressed startup crashes related to frame-generation initialization. Update the game; if it still fails, disable the feature and report it.