VideoMode
The in-game menu lies to you. When you set "Shadows" to off, the engine still renders them—it just renders them at a lower resolution. To truly disable them, you need to edit the config.xml file.
[Graphics] GraphicsDetail=0 Shadows=0 Vsync=0 AnisotropicFiltering=0 AntiAliasing=0 SSAO=0 MotionBlur=0 DepthOfField=0 HighResShaders=0 TextureQuality=0 ParticleQuality=0 PostProcessing=0 ShadowResolution=0 ReflectionQuality=0 MaxAnisotropy=0 prototype 2 low end pc config file
By combining custom launch configurations, disabling problematic HID devices, and lowering your rendering resolution, you can successfully run Prototype 2 on low-end systems, dual-core CPUs, and integrated graphics chips. While the graphics will look noticeably sharper or softer due to the resolution downscale, the gameplay will transform from a stuttering mess into a smooth, playable experience.
Here's an example of an optimized Prototype2.cfg file for low-end PCs: VideoMode The in-game menu lies to you
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[Display] Width=800 Height=600 Windowed=1 RefreshRate=60 disabling problematic HID devices
Windowed=1 Width=800 Height=600
By combining these config tweaks, you should be able to enjoy the chaotic world of NYZ even on a potato PC!
This guide will show you how to optimize the to achieve better performance and eliminate stuttering. Understanding the Prototype 2 Config File ( render.ini )
This bypasses the game’s broken Windows cursor smoothing.