Steam Deck Performance Setup

I will be shifting my future updates to a newer, simpler version that has NO requirements (no hook mod).

This makes it update proof and should always work no matter what.

The new versions will be posted here: https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasy7remake/mods/2054

Pretty straightforward engine.ini mod but it's aimed at and tested with Steam Deck.

Pros:Great FPS range

No dynamic resolution blur

Cons:You need mods to make the game run decent

V2. 5 - Did some more optimizing and average FPS is better without hurting visuals in any significant way. I decided to do 2 versions, the alternative has no fog for anyone wanting a few more FPS or just doesn't like how it looks.

V2. 0 - Vastly improved overall. Buttery smooth. Updated video gives a running presentation. Pics have FPS stamps.

V1. 0 - Initial release. Better than stock.

Please read and follow along with everything below

*Currently tested with Steam Deck

UMA Frame Buffer Size = 4GB

External USB SSD

0) Set UMA to 4GB (on steam decks)

1) Download the latest ProtonGE

2) Download and install FFVIIHook

3) Rename xinput1_3.dll to one of these options;

X3DAudio1_7.dll

XAPOFX1_5.dll

dxdg.dll (Will conflict with FSR mod on SteamOS)

xinput1_3.dll (Controller input stops working on SteamOS)

4) Launch the game and set all the graphics settings like this;

Display Mode - Borderless Full ScreenScreen Resolution - Wherever you need it

Texture Resolution - Low

Shadow Quality - Low

Framerate - 60

Characters Displayed - 2

5) Delete everything inside WindowsNoEditor folder (just in case it wrote anything when changing the in-game settings)

6) Download, extract, and copy the mod into the WindowsNoEditor folder

This will be in your game prefixes, Rebirth game ID = 1462040

Your path should be similar to this;

SteamOS/Linux - "/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1462040/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/My Documents/My Games/FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE/"

Windows - "My Documents/My Games/FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE/"

7) Under steam game settings use the following launch command, replacing XXXXX with your chosen DLL name (without the.dll part)

WINEDLLOVERRIDES="XXXXX=n,b" DXVK_ASYNC=1 RADV_PERFTEST=gpl %command% -dx11

IF YOU ARE USING FRAME GEN PLUGIN FOR DECKY USE THIS

DXVK_ASYNC=1 RADV_PERFTEST=gpl WINEDLLOVERRIDES="XXXXX,dxgi=n,b" %command% -dx11

8) Enjoy (optional)

Feel free to comment or message any suggestions/bugs.

V3? Probably not needed for this one

If you like what I do...