Ultimate Apex Legends Season 22 Optimization Guide

Hey, Legends! Triple Shoot here. With Season 22 of Apex Legends dropping, it’s time to make sure you’re getting the best performance out of your game. In this guide, we’ll dive into the optimal in-game settings to give you a competitive edge. We’ll keep it simple and focus solely on the in-game settings—if you’re looking for Windows or Nvidia optimization tips, check the links in the description.

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What’s New in Season 22?

This season brings some changes that could impact your performance, including a brand-new map. Don’t be surprised if the new map doesn’t run as smoothly as the older ones—this should improve with time, especially if you’re focusing on the new map exclusively. Additionally, there have been some updates to the battle pass system. If you’re interested, there’s a guide on that in the description as well.

Now, let’s get into the settings that will help you dominate in Season 22.

Key In-Game Settings for Competitive Play

Gameplay Settings

Enemy Health Bar & Highlight: Enable both for a slight edge in spotting and targeting enemies.
Incoming Damage Feedback: Set to 2D to reduce visual clutter.

Video Settings

Display Mode: Always set to Full Screen for optimal performance.
Aspect Ratio & Resolution: Match these to your monitor’s native settings (e.g., 1080p, 2K) to ensure the sharpest visuals.
Brightness & Field of View (FOV): Adjust these based on personal preference, keeping in mind that FOV can slightly affect performance. A higher FOV offers better situational awareness but may cost a few frames.
Adaptive Resolution FPS Target: Turn this off to maintain consistent performance.
V-Sync: Disable this for reduced input lag.
Anti-Aliasing: Set to None or TSAA, depending on your preference for a smoother image.
Texture Streaming Budget: Set according to your GPU’s VRAM (2-6 GB) for the best balance between visuals and performance.
Texture Filtering: Anisotropic 2X is a good middle-ground option.
Ambient Occlusion Quality: Disable for better FPS.
Sun Shadow Coverage: Low
Spot Shadow Detail: Low
Model Detail: Medium or High, depending on your system’s capability.
Effects Detail: Low for competitive play.
Impact Marks: Low
Ragdolls: Low

Advanced Settings for Nvidia Users

If you’re rocking an Nvidia graphics card, take advantage of the Nvidia Reflex setting. Set it to Enabled or Enabled + Boost to reduce input latency, which is crucial for competitive gameplay.

Pro Tip: Balance CPU and GPU Workload

If your CPU is weaker compared to your GPU, opt for the Boost setting to balance the workload more efficiently.

Config File Optimization

For those looking to squeeze out every bit of performance, tweaking the config file can be a game-changer. Follow these steps:

Steps to Optimize Config File

Navigate to Config File: Head to C:\Users\YourUsername\Saved Games\Respawn\Apex\local.
Edit Video Config: Open videoconfig.txt with Notepad.
Adjust Resolution: Ensure your resolution matches your monitor’s native settings. For example, use 1920x1080 for a 1080p monitor.
Save and Close: Once you’ve made the changes, save the file and close it.

Steam & EA Desktop Launch Options

To further boost performance:

How to Set Launch Options

Steam Launch Options: Right-click Apex Legends in your Steam library, select Properties, and under General, add the following launch options:
- +fps_max 0 to uncap your framerate.
- -novid to skip the intro video for faster startup.
- -dx12 if you want to experiment with DirectX 12 for potentially smoother gameplay.
- +cl_showfps 1 to display your framerate in-game.

These options can also be applied if you’re using the EA Desktop app or Origin.

Final Touches

Once you’ve applied these settings, restart the game and jump into a match. You’ll notice improved performance and a smoother experience. The game might look a bit softer, especially in the background and player models, but this trade-off is worth it for the higher FPS and competitive advantage.

Fine-Tuning for Visuals and Performance

If you’re still looking for that perfect balance between visuals and performance, consider slightly increasing the Texture Filtering and Model Detail settings to High. This can make the game look better without sacrificing too much FPS.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve optimized your Apex Legends settings for Season 22. Whether you’re chasing that sweet win or climbing the ranked ladder, these tweaks will give you the edge you need. Keep experimenting with settings to find what works best for your setup, and enjoy the game with smoother gameplay and higher FPS.

Let’s dominate the Apex Games!

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