Open your game, go to Options , then Graphics . Do not touch the launcher settings yet. Here is the specific checklist for low-end hardware.
Launch your game and head straight to the menu. Finding the perfect balance between a beautiful city and a playable simulation requires a few calculated sacrifices. 1. Resolution & Display
Look for Settings.cgs or similar. Back this file up before editing. cities skylines settings for low end pc better
Low or Disabled Shadows are computationally expensive. Low gives acceptable results. Some config edits can disable shadows entirely (more on this later).
: Set to Disabled (this gives a massive FPS boost). Global Illumination : Set to Disabled or Low . Motion Blur : Set to Disabled . Level of Detail (LOD) : Set to Very Low or Low . Open your game, go to Options , then Graphics
These effects look pretty but consume massive amounts of VRAM and processing power.
Note: Make sure you have the Steam Workshop enabled. Use the "Load Order Mod" to manage these. Launch your game and head straight to the menu
What these do:
