Best PC Optimization Settings In Mortal Shell 2

Published Aug 19, 2026, 10:31 AM EDT Allyson Cochran is an Editor at TheGamer who has worked as a journalist since 2020 and in games journalism since 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and focuses primarily on guides, previews, and developer interviews, with particular expertise in cozy indie games and live-service FPS titles. She has interviewed numerous game directors, including those of games like Overwatch and Dead by Daylight. Allyson has written and edited thousands of guides, and she genuinely loves every minute of it. If you’re jumping into Mortal Shell 2, you’re probably hoping to spend your time fighting horrifying monsters rather than fighting your PC’s settings menu. Thankfully, a few tweaks can make a big difference to how smooth and generally pleasant the game feels. From graphical options that can make the world look extra pretty to settings that can help keep your frame rate from going nuts, there’s plenty to fiddle with. Here are the PC settings worth checking out before you get too deep into the grim, gorgeous world of Mortal Shell 2. Best PC Settings To Use Below, we detail the best settings to use in both the 'Display' category and the 'Game' category. Setting Optimal Setting Why Display Settings Window Mode Fullscreen Gives the game priority access to your display and can help with performance. Resolution Your monitor's native resolution Keeps the game looking sharp without unnecessary scaling. Render Resolution Performance Maintains a crisp image while still giving your GPU some breathing room. Resolution Upscaler DLSS DLSS can improve performance while keeping the game looking sharp on compatible NVIDIA GPUs. Vertical Sync Off Reduces input latency; use it if screen tearing becomes noticeable. Frame Generation On, if supported Can significantly increase perceived frame rates on compatible hardware. Scalability High A good balance between visual quality and performance. Hardware Ray Tracing Off Ray tracing can be demanding, and turning it off frees up resources for a smoother frame rate. Global Illumination High Improves lighting and atmosphere without being one of the most demanding settings. Shadows Medium Shadows can be expensive to render, while Medium still looks good. Anti-Aliasing High Smooths jagged edges and helps the game look cleaner. View Distance High Lets you see environmental details farther away with minimal visual distraction. Textures High Improves texture detail and generally has less impact on performance when you have sufficient VRAM. Visual Effects High Keeps combat effects and environmental details looking their best. Reflections Medium Reflections can be demanding, making Medium a good compromise. Post Processing Medium Keeps visual effects polished without unnecessarily taxing performance. Environment High Adds detail to the game's environments and helps the world look more immersive. Seamless Dungeons Loading On Helps transitions between areas feel smoother. Brightness 1 The default setting provides a good starting point for the game's dark atmosphere. Gamma 1 Keeps the intended contrast and lighting intact. Sharpness 0.1 Adds a subtle amount of clarity without making the image look overly sharpened. Bloom On Adds a soft glow to bright lighting effects and contributes to the game's atmosphere. Chromatic Aberration Off Removes a lens-like distortion that can make the image look less crisp. Film Grain Off Produces a cleaner, sharper image during gameplay. Lens Flares On Adds extra flair to bright light sources without a major performance hit. Motion Blur Off Keeps the image clearer during fast movement and combat. Vignette On Adds subtle darkening around the edges of the screen to complement the game's cinematic look. Game Settings Language English Use your preferred language; this has no performance impact. Auto Lock-On Yes Makes it easier to stay focused on enemies during combat. Off-Screen Enemy Indicator Yes Helps prevent enemies outside your immediate view from sneaking up on you. Damage Numbers Classic Keeps combat feedback easy to read without cluttering the screen. Target Steering Default Provides a straightforward targeting experience during combat. Enable Free Aim No Keeps combat more focused and makes targeting enemies more predictable. Aiming Input Style Hold Gives you more direct control when aiming. Blocking Input Style Hold Makes blocking feel more deliberate and responsive. Auto Pick Up Gold Yes Saves you from manually collecting every piece of gold. Gameplay Telemetry No Disables gameplay data collection if you prefer not to send telemetry. Camera Style Immersive Gives a more cinematic camera experience while exploring. Auto Align Camera Yes Helps keep the camera positioned behind your character without constant manual adjustment. Overall Camera Shake Strength 0.5 Keeps impactful movement without making the camera overly distracting. Sprint Camera Shake Strength 0.4 Adds a sense of movement while keeping sprinting comfortable to watch.