Remedy Entertainment's 2019 titles controlIt has become a popular game among gamers. It received critical acclaim from both players and critics. Although the gameplay and storytelling are highly praised, But what truly stands out for many are the stunning visuals. The game showcased some of the best implementations of ray tracing available at the time. It set a new standard for graphical fidelity in video games.
However, those impressive images come at a cost, while control Optimized for mid-range hardware This makes ray tracing possible, which requires high-end PCs. Even modern GPUs have trouble handling games with all RT features enabled. The guide below outlines the best graphics settings to strike a balance between Picture quality and performance This ensures that your game looks great and runs smoothly.
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Which DirectX Version and Mod to choose to control?
DirectX version
The first decision you'll make at launch control Choosing which DirectX version to use? The choice is straightforward:
- DirectX 11: Select this option if you don't plan to use ray tracing. DX11 generally provides better baseline performance. This makes it the preferred choice for smoother gameplay without RT.
- DirectX 12: If you want to enable Ray Tracing, DX12 is your only option. This is because RT features are required.
Unofficial comprehensive patch
If you want to experience control Try downloading and installing mods created by developers working at Remedy to the best of their ability. This mod introduces several improvements to the base game. This includes but is not limited to:
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Native HDR support
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Ultra wide support
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Improved Texture Streaming: Experience
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Improved ray tracing
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DLAA support:
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Better SDR output
To install the mod Download and extract the contents. Then go to the control installation folder on your PC. Copy and paste the extracted file into the game directory. Now it's ready to use.

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Recommended display settings for controls
Graphics options |
Recommended settings |
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Display mode |
Borderless window |
resolution |
native |
Rendering resolution |
Native (DLAA if using Mod) (requires RTX GPU) |
NVIDIADLSS |
turn off |
Distant Object Detail (LOD) |
high |
Surface resolution |
Ultra (Maximum if using Mod) |
surface filtering |
high |
Shadow resolution |
high |
Shadow filtering |
moderate |
Volumetric lighting |
moderate |
leaf quality |
low |
SSSS |
on |
The reflection quality of the screen space |
moderate |
global reflection |
moderate |
PSU |
2X |
Film texture |
turn off |
Motion blur |
turn off |
By default Textures will stream in. control It may be missing causing a noticeable pop-in near the camera. To improve this aspect, you can use the previously mentioned mod. This greatly improves the texture streaming quality. After installing the mod, just set it up. Maximum surface resolution In game settings
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Recommended Ray Tracing settings for controls
although control Looks amazing with ray tracing enabled. It is often recommended to avoid their use for a few reasons:
- Hardware Requirements: Ray tracing is extremely taxing on the hardware. Unless you have a powerful RT-capable GPU, it's best to turn it off to maintain playable performance.
- Quick gameplay: The controls feature intense, fast-paced combat. Where higher frame rates can greatly enhance the experience. The frame rate reduction for ray tracing may not be worth it for most players.
- Ray tracing problems: Even with advanced functionality But then ray tracing comes in. control There are obvious flaws. Reflective surfaces may appear shiny. And sometimes there is a grainy effect. This reduces image quality, although RT can improve overall image quality. But these problems may still be prominent.
If you intend to use ray tracing, the settings below will help you strike a balance between performance and image enhancement.
Graphics options |
Description |
Recommended settings |
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Reflection of light along the ray trace |
This setting switches Raster Reflections to RT Reflections. The reflection quality of the screen area must be set to at least Medium for this to work. |
on |
Ray Traced Transparent Reflection |
This setting increases reflections on transparent surfaces, such as mirrors and mirrors. |
on |
Ray Traced indirect scattered light |
This setting increases ambient light blocking. For better performance, turn off SSAO when using this option. |
turn off |
shadow touch ray tracing |
This setting increases RT Shadows to improve shadow quality. Set both Shadow Resolution and Shadow Filtering to Medium when using this option. |
turn off |
Ray Trace Debris |
This setting takes into account floating debris in ray tracing. It is recommended to turn it off. This is because it will have little impact during battle and can improve its effectiveness. |
turn off |
Ray Tracing increases the number of samples |
This setting improves the number of samples for Ray Tracing. Enable it only when you have plenty of performance. |
Depends on GPU |
The previously mentioned mod is recommended. Ray Tracing increases the number of samples This greatly improves RT reflection by increasing the number of samples. This improvement provides a more realistic reflection. It doesn't look shiny and grainy. This improves overall image quality. However, enabling this feature comes at a significant performance cost. It is recommended to enable it only if your system is powerful enough.