Detroit: Become Human has seen a surge of new players on Steam, thanks to its most recent sale. Many are now discovering what is arguably Quantic Dream's best game, and it’s also the most visually stunning title from the said French studio. However, it’s understandable that some players may face performance issues while trying to run the game smoothly.

The guide below is designed to help you find the perfect balance between visual quality and performance, ensuring a smooth and immersive experience with Detroit: Become Human.

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Detroit: Become Human isn't particularly demanding on hardware, so many systems should be able to run it without many issues. However, older PCs might need a few tweaks to improve the overall performance. If you are planning to play the game and are struggling to optimize the experience, you might need to adjust some graphics settings. The recommended settings below should help get the game running on older systems.

Please check Detroit: Become Human's minimum PC specs to see if your PC meets the base requirements.

Graphical Option

Description

Recommended Setting

Display Mode

This setting controls whether the game uses the entire screen or only a portion of it.

Fullscreen

Resolution

This determines the game’s resolution. Choose the native resolution of your monitor to avoid a blurry image.

Native

Resolution Scale

This setting controls the actual resolution at which the game is rendered. Only lower it if you're desperate for better frame rates.

1

FPS Limit

You can select either a 30 or 60 FPS limit for the game.

60

VSync

This removes screen tearing, making the game look smoother. Turn it on, as the game is capped at 60 FPS anyway.

On

Texture Quality

This controls the quality of textures. It won’t affect performance unless your GPU’s VRAM limit is exceeded.

Ultra (But Reduce As Necessary)

Texture Filtering

This adjusts the quality of texture filtering and has little to no impact on performance.

Ultra (But Reduce As Necessary)

Shadow Quality

This setting determines the accuracy and resolution of textures in the game.

Medium

Model Quality

This setting adjusts the details of various models in the game.

Medium

Depth of Field

Controls the quality of the depth of field effect. It has minimal impact on performance, so choose based on personal preference.

Personal Choice

Motion Blur

This applies a blurring effect when the camera moves. Turning it off will make the game look clearer in motion.

Off

Volumetric Lighting

Controls the quality of volumetric lighting used in the game.

Medium

Screen Space Reflection

Determines whether Screen Space Reflection (SSR) technology is enabled.

Off

Ambient Occlusion

Adds more realistic shadows to objects. Turn it on as it has a negligible performance impact.

On

Bloom

Enhances lighting for artistic purposes. It’s recommended to leave it on, as the developers use it extensively.

On

Detroit: Become Human is capped at 60 FPS, even if your hardware can handle more. Since the game isn’t action-heavy and doesn’t rely on high frame rates for enjoyment, 60 FPS should be sufficient for most players.

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Released
May 25, 2018
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ due to Blood, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
Developer(s)
Quantic Dream
Publisher(s)
Sony
Engine
Proprietary Engine
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Platform(s)
PS4, PC
Genre(s)
Adventure
How Long To Beat
12 Hours
PS Plus Availability
Extra & Premium
OpenCritic Rating
Strong