Enshrouded

This guide covers the in-game settings to change on a low end PC, plus fixes for stutter, FPS drops and lag when you play with others. Enshrouded runs on its own Holistic engine, and its minimum GPU is a GTX 1060 or an RX 580.

Can you run Enshrouded on a low end PC?

The minimum specs are:

• OS: Windows 10
• CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
• RAM: 16 GB
• VRAM: 6 GB
• Storage: 60 GB

If your PC is below these specs, expect to run the graphics at their lowest values. Use an upscaler, and aim for 30 FPS if 60 is out of reach.

Best Enshrouded settings for low end PCs

Start by setting the graphics options to their lowest values, then change these:

• Upscaler: pick FSR 3.0 or XeSS 2. Both work on any GPU. Upscaling renders the game at a lower resolution and rebuilds the image, so it does the most for a weak GPU. DLSS 3.5 is also listed, but only on an Nvidia RTX card.
• Anti-aliasing: set it to FXAA. It’s a light filter, so it’s the one to pick on a weak GPU.
• Frame rate cap: turn on the 60 FPS cap. If your PC can’t hold 60 FPS, set it to 30 instead. A cap stops the GPU from running flat out and keeps the frame pacing steadier.
• V-Sync: turn it off. When the PC can’t keep up with your monitor’s refresh rate, V-Sync holds frames back in steps. The frame cap is the better tool.
• Window mode: choose borderless windowed. It’s quicker to switch away from, and it avoids the mode changes that fullscreen can cause.

How to fix Enshrouded stuttering and FPS drops

Install the game on an SSD if you can. Enshrouded needs 60 GB of storage, and a hard drive loads new areas more slowly.

Then the Windows basics:

• Close background apps, like browsers and launcher overlays, while you play.
• Update your GPU driver from Nvidia or AMD.
• On a laptop, plug in the charger and set Windows to the best performance power mode.

Keep the 60 FPS cap on, or 30 FPS if your PC can’t hold 60. Frames that swing up and down are what you feel as stutter, and a cap keeps them even.

How to fix Enshrouded lag

Lag from low FPS and lag from a slow connection feel the same: your actions land late and other players jump around. To tell them apart, watch your frame rate at the moment it happens. If the FPS drops at the same time, the PC is the cause and the fixes above will help. If the FPS stays steady, the connection is the cause.

For the connection:

• Plug your PC into the router with a network cable instead of using Wi-Fi.
• Close downloads and streams on the other devices on your network while you play.
• Restart your router if the lag comes and goes.

Enshrouded FAQ

Can you run Enshrouded on a low end PC?

Enshrouded's minimum specs are a GTX 1060 or RX 580, 16 GB of RAM, 6 GB of VRAM and Windows 10. On a PC below those, use the lowest graphics settings, an upscaler and a 30 FPS cap to play it more smoothly.

What are the best Enshrouded settings for low end PCs?

Set the graphics options to their lowest values, pick FSR 3.0 or XeSS 2 as the upscaler, set anti-aliasing to FXAA, turn V-Sync off, choose borderless windowed and cap the frame rate at 60 FPS, or 30 FPS if your PC can't hold 60.

How do I fix Enshrouded stuttering?

Install the game on an SSD if you can, and close background apps like browsers and launcher overlays while you play. Update your GPU driver, plug in your laptop, and keep a frame cap so the frame rate stays even instead of swinging up and down.

Which upscaler should I use for Enshrouded on an older GPU?

Use FSR 3.0 or XeSS 2. Both work on any GPU, so they're the safe pick for older cards. DLSS 3.5 is also available, but it needs an Nvidia RTX card.

How do I fix Enshrouded lag in multiplayer?

Lag from low FPS and lag from a slow connection feel alike. Watch your frame rate when the lag hits. If the FPS drops at the same time, fix the PC settings. If the FPS stays steady, use a wired connection and close downloads and streams on your network.