The First Descendant: How to Disable TAA

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If you’ve been experiencing a blurry visual effect in The First Descendant, it might be due to the game’s Temporal Antialiasing (TAA) settings. This guide will walk you through the process of disabling TAA to enhance the game’s visual clarity without sacrificing performance.

Disclaimer: Please remember that modifying game files can lead to unexpected results, including game crashes or instability. Proceed at your own risk and ensure you understand the implications of each change.

 

How to Disable TAA

TAA is an advanced technique used to smooth out jagged edges in games by averaging the colors of pixels over time. However, it can sometimes result in a blurry appearance that not all players prefer. Here are the steps to fix this issue:

1. In the game, go to the “Display” section and set the contrast to 5.

2. Close the game, press win+r and type %appdata%. In the AppData folder, go to Local and navigate to the following path: C:\Users\*username*\AppData\Local\M1\Saved\Config\Windows. There, find the engine.ini file and open it with a text editor.

3. At the end of the file, press enter and paste the following:

[/script/engine.renderersettings]
r.TemporalAA.HistoryScreenpercentage=200
r.BasePassForceOutputsVelocity=1
r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=2
r.TemporalAAPauseCorrect=1
r.TemporalAA.Upsampling=1
r.TemporalAACatmullRom=1
r.TemporalAA.Algorithm=0
r.PostProcessAAQuality=6
r.AntialiasingMethod=2
r.TemporalAA.Quality=2
r.VelocityOutputPass=1
foliage.DitheredLOD=1
r.TemporalAACurrentFrameWeight=0.40
r.TemporalAAFilterSize=0.1
r.TemporalAASamples=1

[/script/unrealed.cookersettings]
+VersionedIntRValues=r.VelocityOutputPass

4. Save and close the file and enter the game.

This method credited to MNCLY

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Conclusion

Disabling TAA can be a simple yet effective way to address visual blurriness in First Descendant. However, it’s essential to proceed with caution and be prepared for potential performance impacts. Always backup your original configuration files before making any changes, and test the game thoroughly to ensure a smooth gaming experience.

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