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Batman AK PC Perf Thread of DARKNESS, NO SETTINGS [30fps cap / intro removal in OP]
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Yautja_Warrior
Member
It's clear that the PC version is not optimized like the console version is. I guess that's one of the benefits of console gaming, they normally get better optimization as the specs are the same on every machine, unlike PC with thousands of different spec combos.
kenjigreat
Banned
This game needs to get refunded by everyone ASAP.
Ironic how I have the PS4 Collector's Edition being shipped to me but running the game on PC on SLI 980s have killed my Hype for the game.
Any official response from the developers or Warner Brothers? This has to be massively embarrassing. There's really no defending this. I would have waited another few weeks for a polished PC port. As it stands now I'll be going back to the Witcher while I wait for patches.
I'm not buying another Rocksteady or WB release day one again. I learned my lesson.
I'm not buying another Rocksteady or WB release day one again. I learned my lesson.
That's bizarre. Do you have a folder named 208650 in SteamApps\downloading or an installation folder in SteamApps\common? If at least some of the data has silently unpacked then you can avoid having to redownload everything.
kenjigreat
Banned
I'm waiting for Witcher 3 to fix their LOD issues on my SLI 980s.
Waiting for the PS4 Collector's Edition of this game that I preordered months ago to arrive after Steam refunded me for the PC version.
With Nvidia having such a market share its going to be a huge list.
Dictator93
Member
If that is the case. Someone fucked up, big time.
But on topic, have people tried messing with the .inis to tweak the amount of VRAM the game allocates? OR similarly, how mcuh virtual memory / memory it can use?
What are the consistencies (if any) between the hardware which is experiencing it?
Schweinehund
Member
I really do hope that Rocksteady did the port because third party porting patch support is tenuous on PC after launch and rarely fixes problem. I can only hope they had a day one patch for PC in the wings but haven't deployed it.
On the other hand I can't imagine Nvidia being pleased at all. They're putting their name on this game and it runs like garbage, even on their own cards. I think Rocksteady will fix it, question is how fast.
Yeah add gameworks to the list:
1. Anything from WB
2. Anything from Ubi
3. Anything with gameworks in.
Yeah, I could very easily buy this game on PS4 or XBO right now, but I'm barely even interested in playing it anymore. I'll just take the PC refund and.. wait and see if the game on PC gets fixed.
Same flickering like crazy
Unless your computer has < 3GB of system memory, a 4GB page file is way too small. Its maximum size should be around 1.5 times your system memory capacity. Windows will hit the page file all the time and limiting it like that will only cause you problems when you begin to use of a lot of your available RAM.
G'day Gaffers,
Thought I'd share my experiences as the game runs perfectly including Batmobile and all other scenarios I.e. solid frame rate without hitching.
GPU 1: Gigabyte Gaming G1 980 Ti @ Standard clocks- SLI Disabled- this GPU is rendering the game.
GPU 2: Gigabyte Gaming G1 980 Ti @ Standard clocks- this GPU is dedicated to PhysX
CPU: 5960X @ 4.5 GHz
RAM: 32 GB @ XMP disabled (running at JEDEC 2133)
Game installed on 840 Pro SSD
I set the game to highest in game settings for 4k Resolution (native) and turned on all the Nvidia features. Left the 30 FPS default on and VSYNC on as well.
Running Windows 10 64 bit, latest 353.30 Nvidia Drivers. FYI those with 980 Ti these work with Windows 10 without INF hacks etc needed previously.
Set Nvidia control panel to prefer maximum performance and single display mode.
Uninstalled MSI Afterburner and disable Steam in game overlay, only other app i'm running is FRAPS.
Games runs flawlessly and 30FPS is smooth for this kind of game.
I suggest for those of you with 2 GPU's (in green team) to set the other to dedicated PhysX as you can have all that stuff on without stuttering / frame drops even with all the smoke and other stuff going on. The other GPU only has to hit 30 FPS on whatever res your running on. A good combination.
Reklaw
Thought I'd share my experiences as the game runs perfectly including Batmobile and all other scenarios I.e. solid frame rate without hitching.
GPU 1: Gigabyte Gaming G1 980 Ti @ Standard clocks- SLI Disabled- this GPU is rendering the game.
GPU 2: Gigabyte Gaming G1 980 Ti @ Standard clocks- this GPU is dedicated to PhysX
CPU: 5960X @ 4.5 GHz
RAM: 32 GB @ XMP disabled (running at JEDEC 2133)
Game installed on 840 Pro SSD
I set the game to highest in game settings for 4k Resolution (native) and turned on all the Nvidia features. Left the 30 FPS default on and VSYNC on as well.
Running Windows 10 64 bit, latest 353.30 Nvidia Drivers. FYI those with 980 Ti these work with Windows 10 without INF hacks etc needed previously.
Set Nvidia control panel to prefer maximum performance and single display mode.
Uninstalled MSI Afterburner and disable Steam in game overlay, only other app i'm running is FRAPS.
Games runs flawlessly and 30FPS is smooth for this kind of game.
I suggest for those of you with 2 GPU's (in green team) to set the other to dedicated PhysX as you can have all that stuff on without stuttering / frame drops even with all the smoke and other stuff going on. The other GPU only has to hit 30 FPS on whatever res your running on. A good combination.
Reklaw
Lilalaunebaer
Member
Yep, been waiting for any response from them too. Like, yeah we´re working on the patch, soon, gotcha bitch. Anything.
Witcher 3 runs great though.
Unknown Soldier
Member
People seem to be reporting problems with SLI? Some people say disabling it results in a better experience right now.
I had SLI several years ago, my previous experience with it made me swear off multi-GPU setups. I'm a single-GPU PC gamer these days.
Atraveller
Banned
Is fxaa really the only aa option?
Shake Appeal
Member
I should have read this thread before firing up the game. Started to worry that my gaming laptop is finally outpaced and struggling to maintain 30fps on high settings, so I kicked it down to normal settings with AA off and the performance benchmark ran worse.
Tizoc
Member
I'm still pre-ordering Mighty #9 off Nuuvem.
I am also gonna go pre-order the upcoming DBZ Butoden Extreme game on 3DS.
I had also recently finished pre-ordering $200 worth of Vita games some weeks ago.
People are still gonna pre-order games if they like them, I mean heck there are prob. those who pre-ordered the PS4 ver. and are enjoying the game.
Schweinehund
Member
Yes, AK is by far the exception. Shadows of Mordor ran well and actually had some exclusive PC features.
Pretty much, I'll probably not pre-order from Rocksteady anymore, but usually I preorder if the studio/dev has a good record and the deal is good ($37 GMG was too good to pass up).
kitschbeam
Member
So the PC version is pretty much fucked right now? I guess I'll stick to Witcher 3 for a while then.
Damn shame.
Damn shame.
chromatic9
Member
A reminder how much a shit show Batman AC was for months.
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011...directx_11_performance_iq_review#.VYlCCpXbK3I
pcper had reported it as did many others. Even the benchmark numbers look the same today as they did in 2011
Have a hard time believing it looks worse though, probably looks the same or slightly better. Maybe the blur and CA is pretty jarring for some PC folks but have a look at some PS4 screens, seems bad across the board.
Batman on PC usually drops in price pretty hard quickly
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011...directx_11_performance_iq_review#.VYlCCpXbK3I
pcper had reported it as did many others. Even the benchmark numbers look the same today as they did in 2011
Have a hard time believing it looks worse though, probably looks the same or slightly better. Maybe the blur and CA is pretty jarring for some PC folks but have a look at some PS4 screens, seems bad across the board.
Batman on PC usually drops in price pretty hard quickly
It wasn't. Inquisitive folks will no doubt notice that the game's base app is also in Rocksteady's developer sub, but if you check the data depot list you'll see that none of Arkham Knights' ones are there.
seems websites are starting to report this issues now, IGN has a piece on their site now
http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/23/batman-arkham-knight-suffering-major-issues-on-pc
http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/23/batman-arkham-knight-suffering-major-issues-on-pc
It would definitely be an exaggeration to say that it didn't have a rough launch in terms of performance. Horrible issues on older Nvidia, as well as AMD, cards. Lots of stuttering that people couldn't find a solution to, and crashes. Granted, many had a good experience with it and most all of those things are fixed now, but Gameworks was shown to be the source of the performance issues and who knows what else.
Tizoc
Member
I was able to run Moredoors at High settings+30 FPS lock and never had an issue. Granted I couldn't experience it in 60 FPS, but I had fun playing it on my lappy.
captainnapalm
Member
In the past, the Nvidia-specific features were a few optional extras, and so you could mostly ignore the fact that they ran like total pants. I'd gotten used to it being of no real value. I took one look at how the Nvidia hair setting performed in TW3, for example, and immediately turned it off. And it was fine, because there were a lot of other settings to work with. Similar case with Ubi games like AC and Far Cry.
But now with Arkham Knight there are basically no PC settings besides Gameworks. And if that's going to be the case going forward for PC ports, that's a problem, because the stuff has always run like shit.
kenjigreat
Banned
I'll upgrade to a single GPU setup when a single GPU doubles my SLI 980 performance which hasn't happened yet.
kenjigreat
Banned
LOL , I took a break from the game because of the HORRID LOD Issues that are still not fixed.
Great game , just wished they fixed it.
OK I got the new drivers and all the NVIDIA interactive smoke and paper debris is turned on as well.
It looks nice and I don't feel like there is a frame rate drop. But the cost? The game is now incredibly unstable, crashing while doing glide kicks, crashing when doing trials etc.
It looks nice and I don't feel like there is a frame rate drop. But the cost? The game is now incredibly unstable, crashing while doing glide kicks, crashing when doing trials etc.
Methos#1975
Member
After messing with the settings all night and the Nvidia Control Center, I have gotten a fairly consistent 30FPS on the Alienware Alpha. It still sees a few random drops here and there to 28FPS, but they aren't common. Much happier with the game than I was, when I was averaging 22FPS.
kenjigreat
Banned
There seems to be two types of problems when it comes game , rashes/hitching or nasty FPS drops.
I woke up in the morning all hyped up and preloaded the game last night.
Then I played the game and my hype is gone.
iNvid02
Member
The only reason I didn't get this straight away is because City DX11 soured me big time, not surprised gameworks is fucked. Might as well wait until that retailer exclusive DLC window expires in September and see where performance is at.
IIRC They never even implemented tessellation into Unity lol
IIRC They never even implemented tessellation into Unity lol
Just don't trust major publisher with their PC Ports. Don't buy at launch. Don't pre-order.
Has there been a AAA game from Ubi/WB/Activision/EA that hasn't had issues at launch on PC in the last few years?
It's why more and more I'm completely not paying attention to games those four companies release. Better get some PC-centric games that don't treat clients like second class citizens.
Has there been a AAA game from Ubi/WB/Activision/EA that hasn't had issues at launch on PC in the last few years?
It's why more and more I'm completely not paying attention to games those four companies release. Better get some PC-centric games that don't treat clients like second class citizens.
Jaded Alyx
Member
What's your Alpha's config, and what settings did you change?
Neither.
I uninstalled/reinstalled steam, it'snow showing Play and is downloading something else. Shows 38.8gb/38.8gb with 12 minutes to go, so not sure exactly what it's doing... but it's doing something.
Fingers crossed.
kenjigreat
Banned
Its funny how Rockstar took their goddamn sweet time with the PC version of GTA V and it is a pretty well done port.
Just get Metal Gear Solid V in september , Ground Zeroes was a solid Port , hopefully Phantom Pain will be the same.
Running a gtx 970 and the latest i5, after setting fps to 60 as per the OP I'm getting 60 FPS most places. Haven't had any problems so far.
Also haven't downloaded the new nVidia drivers, not sure if itll help or hurt, and since things seem to running mostly smoothly I'm going to hold off for now.
Also haven't downloaded the new nVidia drivers, not sure if itll help or hurt, and since things seem to running mostly smoothly I'm going to hold off for now.
Yes, and because it was well optimized it turned out that the wait was worth it.
Personally I haven't been interested in GTA for a decade, but if this is what it takes to make a PC Port work than by all means take your bloody time doing it.