ARK Survival Ascended: Best graphics settings after UE5.5 update
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Unlock Better Performance in ARK: Survival Ascended with These Graphics Tweaks (UE 5.5 Update Tested)
Struggling with low FPS or weird visual glitches in ARK: Survival Ascended after the Unreal Engine 5.5 update? In this video, I’ll walk you through the exact settings and console commands you need to boost performance and improve visuals — even on mid-tier hardware.
We cover everything from deleting outdated config files to fine-tuning advanced graphics options like Lumen, DLSS/FSR, volumetric clouds, fog, and more. If you're tired of shimmering skies, frame drops, or just want to get the most out of your GPU, this guide is for you.
Whether you're running a high-end setup or something more modest, these tweaks will help you find the right balance between visuals and FPS.
Timestamps are available below in the video so you can jump to the exact section you need.
📌 Tested on Unreal Engine 5.5
🎮 ARK: Survival Ascended Optimization Guide
🔧 Includes in-game console commands and recommended config resets
📈 FPS results + visual quality breakdown
Drop a comment with your GPU and what FPS you’re getting with these settings — let’s help each other find the sweet spot for performance!
Console commands:
r.DynamicGlobalIlluminationMethod 2
r.VolumetricCloud 0
r.fog 0
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro and UE 5.5 overview
0:22 Locate game files and delete the config
1:44 Why resetting the config matters
2:14 What will be covered
🛠️ In-Game Settings Walkthrough
2:46 Camera and display settings
4:14 DLSS and upscaling options
5:23 Graphics preset and customization
6:28 Advanced graphics settings
8:01 Recommended setup and FPS notes
⚙️ Troubleshooting Visual Issues
9:01 Shimmering sky fix and upscaler comparison
10:20 Console commands overview
10:55 Volumetric clouds and fog removal
🌞 Global Illumination Options (Lumen)
12:33 Lumen settings explained
13:01 Lumen visual issues
15:03 Lumen options (0, 1, 2)
16:34 Lumen off visual and performance impact
🧪 Performance Observations & User Input
17:01 Overall performance notes
18:22 Future performance caveats
18:56 Epic settings for high-end GPUs
19:45 Final tips and feedback request
20:12 Outro
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