Special K includes options that fix thread scheduling on the most important threads for Final Fantasy XV.
All Final Fantasy XV related fixes are embedded into Special K so no standalone mod is required.
To make use of Special K’s full feature set for Final Fantasy XV, install a local version of Special K by following the instructions in the Set up a local install page.
SpecialK64.dll
and rename it to dxgi.dll
.SpecialK.central
if you did.#nightly-builds
in the Special K Discord Server.SpecialK64.dll
to your game directory: \steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY XV
.SpecialK64.dll
to dxgi.dll
.Set the following in your game specific configuration.
[Textures.D3D11]
Cache=false
[Render.DXGI]
UseFlipDiscard=false
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Fix potential hitching by disabling input devices not in use under Input Management -> Enable / Disable Devices
To get Final Fantasy XV working with ReShade and Special K, check the ReShade entry for this game.
Disable the 4 Nvidia settings to avoid potential stutters:
NVIDIA HairWorks | off |
NVIDIA-VXAO | off |
NVIDIA TurfEffects | off |
NVIDIA ShadowLibs | off |
You can view the original Steam thread here: [Special K] FFXV Performance Fixes
The game might crash if you have Razer Synapse installed on your system.
Delete \steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY XV\CTLEDMgr.dll
as a workaround.