The Last of Us

Best optimized settings for The Last of Us — 6 expert presets for maximum FPS and visual quality. Achieve 55-240 FPS.

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⚙️ Optimization Presets

💎 Ultra 55-75 FPS 🎨 High 75-100 FPS ⚖️ Medium 100-135 FPS 🏎️ Low 135-190 FPS 🎮 Competitive 170-240 FPS 📹 Streaming 90-120 FPS

💎 Ultra Preset

The Last of Us — Ultra quality settings

📐 1920x1080 🎯 55-75 FPS

Graphics Quality

Graphics Preset Ultra

Texture Quality Ultra

Texture Filtering 16x

Shadow Quality Ultra

Reflections Quality Ultra

Screen Space Reflections High

Ambient Occlusion Ultra

Volumetric Effects High

Level of Detail Ultra

Character Detail Ultra

Effects Density High

Depth of Field High

Motion Blur On

Film Grain On

Display Settings

Display Mode Fullscreen

Resolution 1920x1080

Frame Rate Cap 144

VSync On

HDR On

Advanced Settings

DLSS Quality

FSR 2 Off

XeSS Off

Dynamic Resolution Scaling Off

Ray Traced Reflections On

🎨 High Preset

The Last of Us — High quality settings

📐 1920x1080 🎯 75-100 FPS

Graphics Quality

Graphics Preset High

Texture Quality High

Texture Filtering 8x

Shadow Quality High

Reflections Quality High

Screen Space Reflections Medium

Ambient Occlusion High

Volumetric Effects Medium

Level of Detail High

Character Detail High

Effects Density Medium

Depth of Field Medium

Motion Blur Off

Film Grain Off

Display Settings

Display Mode Fullscreen

Resolution 1920x1080

Frame Rate Cap 165

VSync Off

HDR On

Advanced Settings

DLSS Balanced

FSR 2 Off

XeSS Off

Dynamic Resolution Scaling Off

Ray Traced Reflections Off

⚖️ Medium Preset

The Last of Us — Medium quality settings

📐 1920x1080 🎯 100-135 FPS

Graphics Quality

Graphics Preset Medium

Texture Quality Medium

Texture Filtering 4x

Shadow Quality Medium

Reflections Quality Medium

Screen Space Reflections Low

Ambient Occlusion Medium

Volumetric Effects Low

Level of Detail Medium

Character Detail Medium

Effects Density Medium

Depth of Field Low

Motion Blur Off

Film Grain Off

Display Settings

Display Mode Fullscreen

Resolution 1920x1080

Frame Rate Cap 200

VSync Off

HDR Off

Advanced Settings

DLSS Performance

FSR 2 Balanced

XeSS Off

Dynamic Resolution Scaling Off

Ray Traced Reflections Off

🏎️ Low Preset

The Last of Us — Low quality settings

📐 1920x1080 🎯 135-190 FPS

Graphics Quality

Graphics Preset Low

Texture Quality Low

Texture Filtering 2x

Shadow Quality Low

Reflections Quality Low

Screen Space Reflections Off

Ambient Occlusion Off

Volumetric Effects Off

Level of Detail Low

Character Detail Low

Effects Density Low

Depth of Field Off

Motion Blur Off

Film Grain Off

Display Settings

Display Mode Fullscreen

Resolution 1920x1080

Frame Rate Cap 240

VSync Off

HDR Off

Advanced Settings

DLSS Ultra Performance

FSR 2 Performance

XeSS Off

Dynamic Resolution Scaling On

Ray Traced Reflections Off

🎮 Competitive Preset

The Last of Us — Competitive quality settings

📐 1920x1080 🎯 170-240 FPS

Graphics Quality

Graphics Preset Custom Low

Texture Quality Medium

Shadow Quality Off

Reflections Quality Off

Ambient Occlusion Off

Volumetric Effects Off

Level of Detail Medium

Character Detail Medium

Effects Density Low

Depth of Field Off

Motion Blur Off

Film Grain Off

Display Settings

Display Mode Fullscreen

Resolution 1920x1080

Frame Rate Cap Unlimited

VSync Off

HDR Off

Advanced Settings

DLSS Ultra Performance

FSR 2 Performance

XeSS Off

Dynamic Resolution Scaling On

Ray Traced Reflections Off

📹 Streaming Preset

The Last of Us — Streaming quality settings

📐 1920x1080 🎯 90-120 FPS

Graphics Quality

Graphics Preset High

Texture Quality High

Shadow Quality Medium

Reflections Quality Medium

Ambient Occlusion High

Volumetric Effects Medium

Level of Detail High

Character Detail High

Effects Density Medium

Depth of Field Low

Motion Blur Off

Film Grain Off

Display Settings

Display Mode Fullscreen

Resolution 1920x1080

Frame Rate Cap 165

VSync Off

HDR On

Advanced Settings

DLSS Quality

FSR 2 Off

XeSS Off

Dynamic Resolution Scaling Off

Ray Traced Reflections Off

About The Last of Us Optimization

Looking for the best The Last of Us settings to maximize your FPS and gaming experience? GameOptix provides 6 professionally tested presets for The Last of Us, covering everything from competitive esports configurations to cinematic ultra-quality setups. Our tested presets deliver between 55 and 240 FPS depending on your hardware and chosen quality level.

Each preset is optimized for different hardware tiers and use cases. Whether you're playing on a budget laptop or a high-end RTX gaming PC, our The Last of Us settings guide helps you find the perfect balance between visual quality and performance. All settings are regularly updated to reflect the latest game patches and driver optimizations.

Pro tip: Start with the Balanced preset and adjust individual settings based on your specific hardware. For competitive play, try our Max FPS or Competitive presets to minimize input lag and maximize frame rate. Streamers should check out the Streaming preset optimized for encoder-friendly performance.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

For The Last of Us Ultra preset, use resolution 1920x1080. This gives you 55-75 FPS. The preset includes 3 optimized settings covering all graphics options.

For The Last of Us High preset, use resolution 1920x1080. This gives you 75-100 FPS. The preset includes 3 optimized settings covering all graphics options.

For The Last of Us Medium preset, use resolution 1920x1080. This gives you 100-135 FPS. The preset includes 3 optimized settings covering all graphics options.

For The Last of Us Low preset, use resolution 1920x1080. This gives you 135-190 FPS. The preset includes 3 optimized settings covering all graphics options.

For The Last of Us Competitive preset, use resolution 1920x1080. This gives you 170-240 FPS. The preset includes 3 optimized settings covering all graphics options.

For The Last of Us Streaming preset, use resolution 1920x1080. This gives you 90-120 FPS. The preset includes 3 optimized settings covering all graphics options.

To get the maximum FPS in The Last of Us, use GameOptix's Max FPS or Low preset. Lower resolution to 1920x1080, disable anti-aliasing and shadows, set textures to low, and turn off post-processing effects. Check our detailed settings above for the exact configuration.

For competitive The Last of Us, prioritize frame rate and visibility. Use our Competitive preset which minimizes visual clutter, maximizes FPS, and reduces input lag. Key settings: disable motion blur, lower shadow quality, and set render distance appropriately.