The early access build of Skate is now available for PC and console users. You can fine-tune the in-game settings to get a smooth experience on computer.
Given that the launch has been in early access, there are rough edges here and there. The server performance has improved since the first hour, and that has made it easier for more players to join in. However, you'll want to ensure as minimal lag as possible to execute those tricks to perfection.
Best tips and tricks for smooth gameplay in Skate
Compared to the console version of the game, there are more graphic settings to tweak. While I have mentioned the best settings you can use for minimal lag in the section below, there are a few basics to clear out first.
- Update your graphics drivers: Unless you have processed an update recently, chances are that your native graphics driver has received an update. This is applicable to both Nvidia and AMD devices. You can update them using their native app, which automatically detects and downloads the latest version. Once done, simply install the updated files, and this should take care of minor stutters or optimization issues.
- Disable V-Sync: This is only required for those on relatively older hardware. Doing so will free resources in other areas, allowing you to enjoy better gameplay.
Once you have completed these basics, you'll want to set the best settings to get smooth gameplay.
Best Skate graphics settings
Here are the graphics settings that I have been using in the early access build. For clarity, my setup runs an AMD Ryzen 5600G, Nvidia RTX 3060 12 GB GPU, and 16 GB of DDR5 RAM.
- Window Mode: Borderless Fullscreen
- V-Sync: Off
- Brightness: Personal preference
- Dynamic Resolution: Off
- Upscaling: XeSS/FSR (if required)
- Anti-Aliasing: Not localized
- Global Graphics Quality: Medium
- Texture Filtering: Medium
- Texture Quality: Medium
- Global Illumination: Static
- Static Global Illumination Quality: Medium
- Lighting Quality: Medium
- Shadow Quality: Low
- Mesh Quality: Low
- Visual Effects Quality: Medium
- Post Processing: Medium
- Ambient Occlusion Quality: High
- Depth of Field Quality: Low
- Motion Blur Quality: Off
As of writing this guide, there's no option to cap/customize the max FPS, but the settings should be more than enough to get you smooth gameplay. You can also turn the Global Graphics settings to Low instead of Medium on older hardware to get better results.
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