Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 gets an optimization mod that lets you run it on a 4GB GPU
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The latest entry in the medieval RPG franchise from Czech studio Warhorse, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, is here, and since its launch, the game has garnered quite a bit of attention. In fact, the title not only managed to reach a peak player count of over 150,000 just a few hours after release, but the modding community created over 40 mods just a day after its release.
Adding to its praises, the game runs not only on high-end hardware but also flawlessly on handhelds like the Steam Deck. But if that wasn't enough, we’ve spotted a new mod that allows those with lower-end rigs to enjoy the title without issues. This comes from Nexus Mods, where creator ‘itsbttq’ has uploaded the RTX 3050 4GB Optimization Pack, which enhances performance on the entry-level gaming laptop.
Even RTX 3050 laptop owners can enjoy KCG 2 at 60+ FPS
From its name, it's pretty clear that it's an optimization mod, but the goal here is to ensure stable 60+ FPS gameplay on RTX 3050 4GB laptop GPUs without sacrificing quality. However, it's not limited to just this laptop GPU. In fact, the creator mentions that the 3050 Optimization Pack is designed to enhance the performance of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 on any mid-range hardware. The mod works by tweaking and optimizing various in-game settings and configurations to deliver smooth, stutter-free gameplay.
According to the creator, the mod has been tested on their own gaming laptop, which is an ASUS TUF Gaming A15 featuring an RTX 3050 4GB, a Ryzen 5 7535HS, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. The results of using this mod on such a system showed that the game maintained a consistent 60+ FPS even in demanding scenes. As mentioned, the mod can work on any mid-range hardware, but the creator has listed a few recommended specifications which should benefit the most:
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (4GB VRAM) or equivalent
- RAM: 8-16 GB
- Storage: SSD (M.2 NVMe recommended)
More games can learn a few things from KCG 2
That said, Kingdom Come: Deliverance has been winning the hearts of gamers not just with its gameplay but also with its solid optimization. With modern games becoming increasingly demanding, often with poor PC optimization – we recently saw Monster Hunter Wilds struggling on an RTX 3060 – it's nice to have titles that run well on a wide range of hardware. There has been a ton of discussion lately regarding the growing VRAM requirements in games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, so it’s great to see the 4GB RTX 3050 laptop still holding out, albeit with some help from modders.
Installing the mod is straightforward, and the description includes a step-by-step guide to help you along the way.
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