Kingdom Hearts 3 stands out as a popular title among RPG enthusiasts. First released in 2019, it is playable on the PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and Windows platforms. But why are we discussing this game in 2024? There are two main factors at play here.
Firstly, there have been recent issues with Kingdom Hearts 3 on the ROG Ally, causing users to experience difficulties running the game smoothly. Secondly, many gamers are eager to discover how to achieve optimal performance while playing Kingdom Hearts 3 on their ROG Ally.
The problem was linked to the AMD CPU or GPU driver on the ROG Ally. For some time, Kingdom Hearts 3 and earlier titles in the series faced challenges running on the ROG Ally, often crashing immediately upon launch. Thankfully, AMD has addressed these concerns with driver updates as noted by the developer on Steam.
As of now, the game functions properly on the Asus ROG Ally. However, it’s essential to ensure that all settings are correctly configured on your end. Every player desires a seamless gaming experience with excellent graphics quality. To help with this, I present the best settings you can adopt for playing Kingdom Hearts 3 on your ROG Ally.
Optimal Settings for Kingdom Hearts 3 on ROG Ally
If you intend to run Kingdom Hearts 3 at 1080p resolution while operating the device at 15W, you will need to turn off in-game HDR settings.
Kingdom Hearts 3: Display Settings
- Screen Mode: Borderless Full-screen
- Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Resolution Scale: 100
- Frame Rate: 60
- HDR: Off
Kingdom Hearts 3: Graphics Settings
- Textures: Medium
- Shadows: Medium
- Level of Detail: On
- Character LOD: Medium
- Foliage LOD: Medium
- Anti-Aliasing: FXAA+TXAA
- Motion Blur: Medium
- Ambient Occlusion: Medium
- Capsule Shadows: Medium
- Screen Space Reflections: Medium
- Volumetric Clouds: Medium
- Volumetric Fog: Medium
- Bloom: Medium
- Lens Glare: On
- DOF: Medium
With these medium settings for Kingdom Hearts 3 on the ROG Ally, players can expect around 37 to 40 FPS along with decent shadows and reflections. However, if you’re aiming for approximately 50 FPS, you might consider adjusting the operating mode of your Asus ROG Ally. Here’s how to do it:
- Press the Armory Crate key while in-game.
- Using the Joystick on your ROG Ally, navigate to the Operating Mode tile.
- Press the A key to switch the mode from Performance Mode to Turbo Mode.
- Your ROG Ally will then run at 25W, and you should notice an increase in FPS for Kingdom Hearts 3 to around 50 FPS.
These settings are essential for playing Kingdom Hearts 3 on your Asus ROG Ally without lag. While earlier titles in the Kingdom Hearts series experienced crashes, the latest driver updates have improved stability, so ensure that you have the most recent drivers installed for your ROG Ally to enjoy a smooth gaming experience. If you discover other settings that enhance your gameplay, please share them in the comments below.
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