{"id":2850,"date":"2025-10-01T16:41:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/?p=2850"},"modified":"2025-10-03T18:11:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T18:11:58","slug":"skate-4-settings-for-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/skate-4-settings-for-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Skate 4 Settings for PC &#8211; Optimize Performance Quickly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\">\n  <div style=\"border-left:3px solid #f99926;padding:6px 12px;background:transparent;color:#ffffff;font-size:0.8em;font-style:italic;\">\n    <span style=\"color:#f99926;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/span> This article reflects the author&#8217;s recommendations and does not necessarily reflect the views of <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/download\">Hone<\/a>.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">You just installed skate. on PC and want smooth, snappy lines fast. This guide gives you a rapid, no\u2011nonsense settings plan that trades guesswork for results. Apply the three quick tweaks, then fine tune with the recommended graphics, driver, and Windows settings below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important context:<\/strong> skate. is an always online live game, so server health and your connection can affect feel even when FPS looks high. That\u2019s why this guide tackles both <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/increase-fps-on-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"PC performance\">PC performance<\/a> and network checks so you can diagnose and optimize in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --primary-color: #f99926;\n    --primary-light: rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.1);\n    --primary-hover: rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.8);\n    --secondary-color: #080f1b;\n    --secondary-light: rgba(8, 15, 27, 0.1);\n    --text-dark: #e4e6eb;\n    --text-medium: #b0b3b8;\n    --text-light: #8a8d93;\n    --bg-light: #0c131f;\n    --bg-dark: #080f1b;\n    --border-light: #1c2635;\n    --success: #28a745;\n    --warning: #ffc107;\n    --danger: #dc3545;\n    --info: #17a2b8;\n  }\n\n  \/* Diagnostic Flow Chart *\/\n  .diagnostic-flow {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-light) 0%, var(--secondary-light) 100%);\n    border-radius: 25px;\n    padding: 40px;\n    margin: 40px 0;\n    position: relative;\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n  \n  .flow-header { text-align: center; 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margin-left: 20px; }\n  .output-good { color: var(--success); }\n  .output-bad { color: var(--danger); }\n\n  \/* Mobile *\/\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .diagnostic-branches { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .platform-selector { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .quick-fixes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .optimizer-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }\n    .setting-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px; }\n    .setting-controls { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"diagnostic-flow\">\n  <div class=\"flow-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"flow-title\">Skate 4 PC Lag: Low FPS vs Network Slow Motion<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"flow-subtitle\">Start here: diagnose in 30 seconds.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"diagnostic-branches\">\n    <div class=\"branch\">\n      <div class=\"branch-header\">\n        <div class=\"branch-icon\">\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f<\/div>\n        <h4 class=\"branch-title\">Performance Lag on PC<\/h4>\n      <\/div>\n      <ul class=\"symptom-list\">\n        <li class=\"symptom-item\"><div class=\"symptom-indicator\">1<\/div><div class=\"symptom-text\">Looks like a slideshow; FPS counter dips hard<\/div><\/li>\n        <li class=\"symptom-item\"><div class=\"symptom-indicator\">2<\/div><div class=\"symptom-text\">Menus stutter; camera pans hitch<\/div><\/li>\n        <li class=\"symptom-item\"><div class=\"symptom-indicator\">3<\/div><div class=\"symptom-text\">GPU usage or temps spike, fans roar<\/div><\/li>\n        <li class=\"symptom-item\"><div class=\"symptom-indicator\">4<\/div><div class=\"symptom-text\">Lowering resolution clearly helps<\/div><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:20px;color:var(--primary-color);font-weight:600;\">\u2192 Jump to <a href=\"#pc-speedrun\" style=\"color:var(--primary-color);text-decoration:underline;\">PC Speedrun Fixes<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"branch\">\n  <div class=\"branch-header\">\n    <div class=\"branch-icon\">\ud83c\udf10<\/div>\n    <h4 class=\"branch-title\">Network Lag and Rubberbanding<\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"symptom-list\">\n    <li class=\"symptom-item\"><div class=\"symptom-indicator\">1<\/div><div class=\"symptom-text\">Skater teleports or moves in syrup when crowds appear<\/div><\/li>\n    <li class=\"symptom-item\"><div class=\"symptom-indicator\">2<\/div><div class=\"symptom-text\">Tricks register late despite high FPS<\/div><\/li>\n    <li class=\"symptom-item\"><div class=\"symptom-indicator\">3<\/div><div class=\"symptom-text\">Feels fine solo; degrades in busy spots or servers<\/div><\/li>\n    <li class=\"symptom-item\"><div class=\"symptom-indicator\">4<\/div><div class=\"symptom-text\">Occasional connection lost errors<\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:20px;color:var(--primary-color);font-weight:600;\">\u2192 Jump to <a href=\"#network-checks\" style=\"color:var(--primary-color);text-decoration:underline;\">Network Checks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pc-speedrun\"><strong>Quick Skate 4 PC Performance Fixes<\/strong> (3 Minute Setup)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"I Finally Played Skate 4\u2026 Here\u2019s What I Think\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i2NUPtcWwIw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"priority-container\">\n  <div class=\"priority-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"priority-title\">Fix Priority Checklist<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"priority-item critical\">\n    <div class=\"priority-content\">\n      <div class=\"priority-number\">1<\/div>\n      <div class=\"priority-info\">\n        <div class=\"priority-action\">Switch to <em>Exclusive<\/em> Fullscreen and Cap FPS<\/div>\n        <div class=\"priority-detail\">Set Window Mode: Fullscreen (not Borderless). Cap to a steady target (60, 90, or your monitor\u2019s easy multiple). This reduces slow motion or latency spikes around crowds.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"priority-time\">60\u201390 seconds<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"priority-item high\">\n    <div class=\"priority-content\">\n      <div class=\"priority-number\">2<\/div>\n      <div class=\"priority-info\">\n        <div class=\"priority-action\">Global Illumination to <strong>Static<\/strong><\/div>\n        <div class=\"priority-detail\">It\u2019s the single biggest lever for FPS stability in San Vansterdam. Change it, then restart the game if lighting looks odd.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"priority-time\">30 seconds<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"priority-item high\">\n    <div class=\"priority-content\">\n      <div class=\"priority-number\">3<\/div>\n      <div class=\"priority-info\">\n        <div class=\"priority-action\">Enable Upscaling (FSR or XeSS) at <strong>Quality<\/strong><\/div>\n        <div class=\"priority-detail\">Quality mode retains sharpness while easing GPU load. DLSS support is planned, with current in\u2011game options for FSR and XeSS.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"priority-time\">30 seconds<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alert-box alert-info\">\n  <div class=\"alert-header\">\n    <span class=\"alert-icon\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span>\n    <span class=\"alert-title\">Controller Required on PC<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"alert-content\">\n    During Early Access, PC requires a controller. If inputs feel inconsistent, use a wired connection and update controller firmware.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Skate 4 PC Presets<\/strong> for 1080p and 1440p<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the card that matches your goal. Each links to a ready to apply preset you can copy in under a minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"platform-selector\">\n  <a href=\"#preset-1080-60\" class=\"platform-card\">\n    <div class=\"platform-icon\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n    <div class=\"platform-name\">1080p | 60 FPS<\/div>\n    <div class=\"platform-desc\">Most consistent feel on mid range GPUs<\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"#preset-1080-120\" class=\"platform-card\">\n    <div class=\"platform-icon\">\u26a1<\/div>\n    <div class=\"platform-name\">1080p | 90-120 FPS<\/div>\n    <div class=\"platform-desc\">High refresh with VRR recommended<\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"#preset-1440-60\" class=\"platform-card\">\n    <div class=\"platform-icon\">\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <div class=\"platform-name\">1440p | 60 FPS<\/div>\n    <div class=\"platform-desc\">Sharper image with upscaling<\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"slowmo\"><strong>How to Fix Skate 4 Slow Motion on PC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some PC players report the whole simulation feeling slow, especially around other players, even when the FPS counter says 60+. The most consistent mitigations have been: switch to Exclusive Fullscreen, set a steady frame cap (start at 60), and avoid Borderless if you see latency spikes. If crowds still cause slow motion, try a lower cap (45 to 50) to stabilize the simulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quick-fixes\">\n  <div class=\"fix-card\">\n    <span class=\"fix-platform\">PC Only<\/span>\n    <div class=\"fix-header\"><h3 class=\"fix-title\">Exclusive Fullscreen and Frame Cap<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fix-content\">\n      <ol class=\"fix-steps\">\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Window Mode: <strong>Fullscreen<\/strong> (not Borderless)<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Frame Rate Limit: 60 (raise later if stable)<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">V Sync: Off (use G Sync or FreeSync if available)<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">If crowds still slow: try a 45 to 50 cap<\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n      <div class=\"fix-result\"><strong>Why it helps:<\/strong> Reduces compositor overhead and keeps frame times predictable under server load.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"fix-card\">\n    <span class=\"fix-platform\">PC Only<\/span>\n    <div class=\"fix-header\"><h3 class=\"fix-title\">FSR or XeSS at Quality<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fix-content\">\n      <ol class=\"fix-steps\">\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Upscaling Method: <strong>FSR<\/strong> or <strong>XeSS<\/strong><\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Upscaling Quality: <strong>Quality<\/strong><\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Dynamic Resolution: Off<\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n      <div class=\"fix-result\"><strong>Status:<\/strong> Early Access includes FSR and XeSS options. DLSS is planned.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"fix-card\">\n    <span class=\"fix-platform\">PC Only<\/span>\n    <div class=\"fix-header\"><h3 class=\"fix-title\">Stability Tweaks for Smooth Frametime<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fix-content\">\n      <ol class=\"fix-steps\">\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Update GPU driver (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel)<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Windows: Game Mode <strong>On<\/strong>; Power Plan <strong>High Performance<\/strong><\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Disable overlays (Discord, GeForce Experience, Afterburner)<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">EA App: Help &gt; App Recovery &gt; <strong>Clear Cache<\/strong><\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n      <div class=\"fix-result\"><strong>Fixes:<\/strong> Random stutters, launch hiccups, corrupted downloads<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Skate 4 PC Graphics Settings<\/strong> (Quick Wins)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apply these settings first, then nudge quality upward until you hit your <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/good-fps-for-gaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"target FPS\">target FPS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"settings-optimizer\">\n  <div class=\"optimizer-header\">\n    <div class=\"optimizer-title\">PC Graphics Optimization<\/div>\n    <div class=\"impact-indicator\">\n      <span class=\"impact-label\">Overall Impact<\/span>\n      <div class=\"impact-bar\"><div class=\"impact-fill\" style=\"width: 78%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-row\">\n    <div class=\"setting-info\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name\">Global Illumination<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-desc\">Biggest FPS lever. Dynamic lighting looks great but costs a lot.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-controls\">\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">Set to <strong>Static<\/strong><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fps-impact positive\">High FPS gain<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-row\">\n    <div class=\"setting-info\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name\">Upscaling Method<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-desc\">Use FSR or XeSS now. DLSS support is planned.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-controls\">\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">Quality Mode<\/div>\n      <div class=\"fps-impact positive\">High FPS gain<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-row\">\n    <div class=\"setting-info\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name\">Texture Quality<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-desc\">VRAM heavy. Drop if you see stutter after long sessions or at 4 GB VRAM.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-controls\">\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">High (Medium on 4 GB VRAM)<\/div>\n      <div class=\"fps-impact positive\">Medium gain on older GPUs<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-row\">\n    <div class=\"setting-info\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name\">Shadows and Effects<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-desc\">Lowering shadows affects look less than lighting does.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-controls\">\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">Shadows: <strong>Medium<\/strong><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fps-impact positive\">Medium gain<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-row\">\n    <div class=\"setting-info\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name\">Depth of Field and Motion Blur<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-desc\">Cosmetic; can mask clarity during lines.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-controls\">\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">DoF: Low \u2022 Blur: Off<\/div>\n      <div class=\"fps-impact positive\">Small to medium gain<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-row\">\n    <div class=\"setting-info\">\n      <div class=\"setting-name\">V Sync and VRR<\/div>\n      <div class=\"setting-desc\">Prefer G Sync or FreeSync for smoothness; avoid double syncing.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-controls\">\n      <div class=\"setting-value\">V Sync Off (VRR On)<\/div>\n      <div class=\"fps-impact positive\">Lower input latency<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preset-1080-60\"><strong>Best Skate 4 Settings for 1080p 60 FPS on PC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copy these, then raise eye candy slowly until frame time spikes appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quick-fixes\">\n  <div class=\"fix-card\">\n    <div class=\"fix-header\"><h3 class=\"fix-title\">1080p \/ 60 &#8211; Recommended<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fix-content\">\n      <ol class=\"fix-steps\">\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Window Mode: <strong>Fullscreen<\/strong> \u2022 Refresh: Monitor default<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Frame Limit: <strong>60<\/strong> \u2022 V Sync: Off (VRR On)<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Dynamic Resolution: Off \u2022 Upscaling: <strong>FSR or XeSS Quality<\/strong><\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Global Illumination: <strong>Static<\/strong><\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Textures: High (Medium on 4 GB VRAM) \u2022 Texture Filtering: High<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Shadows: Medium \u2022 Effects: Medium \u2022 Mesh: High<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Ambient Occlusion: Medium \u2022 Depth of Field: Low \u2022 Motion Blur: Off<\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n      <div class=\"fix-result\"><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Tight input feel and stable frametimes on GPUs in the RTX 3060 or RX 6600 XT class.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preset-1080-120\"><strong>Best Skate 4 Settings for 1080p 90-120 FPS on PC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quick-fixes\">\n  <div class=\"fix-card\">\n    <div class=\"fix-header\"><h3 class=\"fix-title\">High Refresh Flow<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fix-content\">\n      <ol class=\"fix-steps\">\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Cap to <strong>90 to 120<\/strong> depending on your monitor and CPU headroom<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Upscaling: <strong>FSR or XeSS Quality<\/strong> (drop to Balanced if needed)<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Global Illumination: <strong>Static<\/strong> \u2022 Shadows: Medium or Low<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Post Processing: Medium \u2022 Motion Blur: Off \u2022 Depth of Field: Low<\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n      <div class=\"fix-result\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If slow motion appears in crowded hubs, lower the cap by 10 to 15 FPS to stabilize the simulation.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preset-1440-60\"><strong>Best Skate 4 Settings for 1440p 60 FPS on PC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quick-fixes\">\n  <div class=\"fix-card\">\n    <div class=\"fix-header\"><h3 class=\"fix-title\">1440p \/ 60 &#8211; Quality First<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fix-content\">\n      <ol class=\"fix-steps\">\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Upscaling: <strong>FSR or XeSS Quality<\/strong> for edge clarity<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Global Illumination: <strong>Static<\/strong> \u2022 Textures: High (watch VRAM)<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Shadows: Medium \u2022 Effects: Medium \u2022 Mesh: High<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Cap: 60 \u2022 VRR On \u2022 V Sync Off<\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n      <div class=\"fix-result\"><strong>Hardware:<\/strong> Expect to sit near or above recommended specs with upscaling enabled.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Skate 4 PC System Requirements<\/strong> and Hardware Targets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"specs-table-container\">\n  <div class=\"specs-header\"><h3 class=\"specs-title\">Targets and Hardware<\/h3><\/div>\n  <div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"specs-table\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr><th>Target<\/th><th>CPU<\/th><th>GPU<\/th><th>RAM<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td>1080p \/ 30 FPS (Low)<\/td>\n        <td>i5\u20116600K \/ Ryzen 3 3100<\/td>\n        <td>GTX 1050 Ti \/ RX 460 (4 GB)<\/td>\n        <td>8 GB<\/td>\n        <td>Minimum spec<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>1080p \/ 60 FPS (Medium)<\/td>\n        <td>i7\u20119700 \/ Ryzen 5 3600<\/td>\n        <td>RTX 3060 (12 GB) \/ RX 6600 XT (8 GB)<\/td>\n        <td>16 GB<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"spec-highlight\">Recommended spec<\/span><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>1440p \/ 60 FPS (High)<\/td>\n        <td>Same class<\/td>\n        <td>+ Upscaling (FSR or XeSS) recommended<\/td>\n        <td>16 GB<\/td>\n        <td>Watch VRAM usage<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>4K \/ 60 FPS (Ultra)<\/td>\n        <td>8 core modern CPU<\/td>\n        <td>Upper mid to high end + upscaling<\/td>\n        <td>32 GB<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"spec-highlight\">Upscaler essential<\/span><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;color:var(--text-light);margin-top:8px;\">Controller is required during Early Access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"network-checks\"><strong>Skate 4 PC Network Optimization<\/strong> and Lag Checks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your inputs feel delayed or syrupy only around other players, sanity check your connection before chasing <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/increase-fps-on-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"graphics tweaks\">graphics tweaks<\/a>. skate. requires a persistent internet connection, which means server health and packet loss can affect gameplay feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"network-tool\">\n  <div class=\"tool-header\">\n    <div class=\"terminal-dots\"><div class=\"dot red\"><\/div><div class=\"dot yellow\"><\/div><div class=\"dot green\"><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"tool-title\">Network Diagnostic Commands<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tool-content\">\n    <div class=\"command-line\"><span class=\"command-prompt\">Windows:<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"command-line\"><span class=\"command-prompt\">C:\\><\/span> <span class=\"command-text\">ping -n 50 1.1.1.1<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"output-line\"><span class=\"output-good\">Good:<\/span> ~0% packet loss, &lt;50 ms average<\/div>\n    <div class=\"output-line\"><span class=\"output-bad\">Bad:<\/span> &gt;2% loss or &gt;150 ms average<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"command-line\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\"><span class=\"command-prompt\">Tip:<\/span> Use wired Ethernet and enable router QoS to prioritize gaming if your household streams or downloads heavily.<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advanced Skate 4 PC Optimization Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quick-fixes\">\n  <div class=\"fix-card\">\n    <span class=\"fix-platform\">Windows<\/span>\n    <div class=\"fix-header\"><h3 class=\"fix-title\">Power and Background Apps<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fix-content\">\n      <ol class=\"fix-steps\">\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Power Plan: <strong>High Performance<\/strong><\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Windows Game Mode: <strong>On<\/strong><\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Disable Xbox Game Bar or Background DVR if not using it<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Close FRAPS or Rivatuner overlays if frametimes spike<\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"fix-card\">\n    <span class=\"fix-platform\">GPU<\/span>\n    <div class=\"fix-header\"><h3 class=\"fix-title\">Driver and Control Panel<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fix-content\">\n      <ol class=\"fix-steps\">\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">Update to the latest Game Ready or Adrenalin driver<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">NVIDIA: Low Latency Mode <strong>On<\/strong>; Prefer Max Performance<\/li>\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">AMD: Anti Lag+ where supported and cap to match your in game limit<\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n      <div class=\"fix-result\"><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Cleaner frame pacing with your chosen in game cap<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"fix-card\">\n    <span class=\"fix-platform\">EA App<\/span>\n    <div class=\"fix-header\"><h3 class=\"fix-title\">Clear EA App Cache<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fix-content\">\n      <ol class=\"fix-steps\">\n        <li class=\"fix-step\">EA App &gt; <strong>Help<\/strong> &gt; <strong>App Recovery<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Clear cache<\/strong><\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n      <div class=\"fix-result\"><strong>Helps with:<\/strong> Login loops, failed downloads, and launch problems<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most PCs, the fastest path to smooth skating is simple: <strong>Fullscreen plus an FPS cap<\/strong>, <strong>Global Illumination set to Static<\/strong>, and <strong>FSR or XeSS at Quality<\/strong>. Once that baseline is stable, nudge shadows, mesh, and texture quality up until frame times wobble, then back off one notch. If things only fall apart in busy servers, check your connection and keep a conservative cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Does skate. have an offline mode on PC?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. skate. is designed as a live, always online sandbox. A persistent internet connection is required at all times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Which upscaler should I use in Skate 4 on PC: DLSS, FSR, or XeSS?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Early Access, skate. includes FSR and XeSS. Use FSR on AMD or NVIDIA, and XeSS on Intel or NVIDIA. DLSS support is planned.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Why does Skate 4 feel like slow motion on PC even at 60 FPS?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a common Early Access complaint tied to crowded areas or servers. Community fixes that help: use Exclusive Fullscreen (not Borderless) and cap to a steady target (start at 60; lower if crowds still cause slow motion).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What are the official Skate 4 PC specs?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minimum: i5\u20116600K or Ryzen 3 3100, GTX 1050 Ti or RX 460 (4 GB), 8 GB RAM. Recommended: i7\u20119700 or Ryzen 5 3600, RTX 3060 (12 GB) or RX 6600 XT (8 GB), 16 GB RAM. Controller required during Early Access.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Keyboard and mouse do not work in Skate 4 on PC &#8211; is that a bug?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not a bug. PC currently requires a controller. If inputs feel laggy, use a wired connection and keep controller firmware up to date.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Which single setting boosts FPS the most in Skate 4 on PC?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Global Illumination to Static<\/strong> typically delivers the largest stability and FPS improvements, especially when combined with a sensible FPS cap.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Where can I find Skate 4 patch notes and updates?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch official announcements in the game client and on EA channels. 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