Red Dead Redemption 2 Frame Generation & FSR 4.0.2B Installation Guide

Enhance your Red Dead Redemption 2 performance with the latest Optiscaler update, bringing Frame Generation and FSR 4.0.2B (INT8) support to RX, GTX, and RTX graphics cards. Follow this step-by-step guide to boost your FPS and improve your gaming experience.

I. Pre-requisites (Game Settings)

Before installing the mod, ensure your game is configured correctly:

Graphics API: Set to DX12 [00:06].
VSYNC: Disable [00:10].
Triple Buffering: Disable [00:10].
Screen Mode: The mod works best in Windowed Borderless mode [02:51].

II. Installation Steps

Download: Get the latest version of Optiscaler from the official GitHub link provided in the video [00:31]. If you want FSR4, download the specific files mentioned [00:44].
Extract & Copy: Extract the downloaded files and copy everything into the Red Dead Redemption 2 main folder [00:52].
Setup: * Run the setup_windows file [01:00].
- Choose option "3" to use version.dll.
- Select your GPU: Press "1" for AMD/Intel or "2" for NVIDIA [01:09].
FSR4 Integration (Optional): If using FSR4 INT8, copy the specific files into the main game folder. Note: Users with GTX 1070 or 1060 should use the dedicated files for their GPUs [01:22].

III. In-Game Configuration

Launch the game and go to Settings > Graphics.
Enable DLSS: The mod requires DLSS to be enabled (it will work even on AMD/Intel GPUs through the mod) [01:40].
Optiscaler Menu: Press the [INSERT] key on your keyboard to open the menu [01:55].
Frame Generation Settings: * Under Frame Generation, select "OptFG Upscaler".
- Choose "XESS XE FFG" [02:00].
Restart: Save your settings and restart the game for the changes to take effect [02:07].

IV. Optimization & Fixes

Flickering Fix: If you experience flickering, enable the "HUD Fix" in the Optiscaler menu [02:35].
Performance Tip: For the best experience, try to achieve a base frame rate of 60 FPS before enabling Frame Generation [02:42].
Overlay: You can enable the FPS Overlay within the Optiscaler menu to monitor your performance [02:15].