Best Settings Guide

The Callisto Protocol has a rich, mesmerizing environment, which you may see better by adjusting the settings. Read on to find out the best settings you can use for the game!

Settings Guides
Best Settings Guide	Difficulty Setting Differences	PC Performance Mode

Best Graphics & Performance Settings

Best Quality Settings

PC Graphics Settings

Settings	Recommended
V-Sync	ON
Direct X	12
Frame Limit	30 to 60
Lighting / Shadow / Volumetrics / Particle Qualities	Standard / High
Ray-Traced Reflections	High
Depth of Field	Enabled
Motion Blur	Enabled
Subsurface Scattering	Enabled
Anti-Aliasing	TEMPORALAA
Film Grain	On
Upscaling	Temporal
Mesh / Texture / Texture Filter Qualities	High

To have the best quality settings for PC, change every graphics setting to max and enable them. The fastest way to adjust these settings is to use the Graphics Preset and select the High or Ultra mode.

However, make sure that your PC can handle it or the game might not run properly.
System Requirements

PS5 & PS4 Graphics Settings

Settings	Recommended
Game Preset	Resolution Mode / Game Default
How to Change Settings
Resolution Mode	Go to the Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Game Presets > Resolution Mode to change.

Games on PS usually have default high-quality graphics settings, meaning you won't need to change them if you want your game to have the best look. But for PS5, you might need to switch the preset to Resolution Mode to max out the graphics quality.

Best Performance Settings

PC Graphics Settings

Settings	Recommended
V-Sync	OFF
Direct X	11
Frame Limit	60 to Unlimited
Lighting / Shadow / Volumetrics / Particle Qualities	Low / Medium
Ray-Traced Reflections	Disabled
Depth of Field	Disabled
Motion Blur	Disabled
Subsurface Scattering	Disabled
Anti-Aliasing	Disabled
Film Grain	OFF
Upscaling	AMD FSR 2
Mesh / Texture / Texture Filter Qualities	Low to Medium

Use these graphics settings to get the best performance on your PC without experiencing any stuttering, frame skipping, or lagging. These settings tone down the graphics quality a bit, but the game would still have a decent look to it. You can tune down the graphics settings more if you're PC is struggling to get a solid 60 FPS in the game.

PS5 & PS4 Graphics Settings

Settings	Recommended
Game Preset	Boost Mode (For PS4 Pro) Performance Mode (For PS5)
How to Change Settings
Boost Mode	You can use the Boost Mode in your PS4 Pro by going to the Settings > System > Boost Mode
Performance Mode	To use Performance Mode on PS5, go to the Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Game Presets > Performance Mode.

You will have the maximum performance for your PS4 and PS5 by using the Boost Mode or Performance Mode. Boost Mode is available only for PS4 Pro users, while Performance Mode is a PS5 exclusive. You can change them on the device's settings.

However, note that doing this might cause your device to overheat. Make sure you're playing in a cold and dry environment to prevent that from happening.

Best Gameplay Settings

Turn On All Combat Assistance Options

Settings	Recommended
Aim Assist	ON
Aim Assist Strength	3
Auto Aim	ON
Auto Dodge	ON
Melee Assist	ON
Button Hold Assist	ON
QTE Single Press	ON
QTE Auto Complete	ON

These settings will help you focus on enjoying the story and killing enemies with ease. It is also recommended for beginners at shooting games to help them progress much easier in the game.

But if you want to experience more realistic gameplay, we recommend turning off all combat assistance options.

Difficulty Setting Differences and Best Difficulty Level

Turn On Subtitles

Keeping the subtitles turned on while playing will help you get the dialogues better, as some horrifyingly loud audio effects may block the characters' voice. It will also a good alternative if something unfortunate happen and you can't listen to their voices.

Subtitles are Customizable

You can also customize the font to your preference to better read the text on the screen. You can tweak the font's color, size, put some background to it, and more!

Reduce Motion Graphics

You will be able to see better if you reduce all the motion graphic settings, as the game has dark areas to explore. It will also be easier to fight enemies this way.

Keeping a high-motion graphics setting might affect your health, especially if you're prone to motion sickness. It might be best to turn all motion graphics setting or adjust them to a manageable level.

Change Button Mapping

The game controls might be different from what you're usually used to. But don't worry, the game allows you to change the button map to suit your preferences. Being familiar with the button controls will also help you experience better gameplay, so try to check the button controls before starting the game!

How to Change Button Mapping

	How to Change Button Mapping
1	Go to the Options menu, which can be found on the Main Menu.
2	Select the Controls from the options there.
3	Select the controller type (Keyboard/Mouse or Controller) you want to change.
4	Change the button mapping to your preferences and save it.

Best Accessibility Settings

High Contrast

Settings	Recommended
HIgh Contrast	OFF

Turning on High Contrast will highlight the items and characters in the game, including enemies. It's better to turn it off to see the game's environment better and immersed into the game more.

Combat Assists

Settings	Recommended
Auto Aim	ON
Auto Dodge	ON
Melee Assist	ON
Button Hold Assist	ON
QTE Single Press	ON
QTE Auto Complete	ON

These options will help you with combat. Turning them all on will allow you to do things automatically, like skipping Quick Time Events (QTE), attacking nearby enemies with melee, and more. It is the best setting for beginners and players who struggle with FPS shooter games.

But you are always free to turn them off if you want to feel the game's combat more.

UI Options

Settings	Recommended
Reticle Parallax	OFF
Button Prompt Size	Any

Screen Options

Settings	Recommended
Low Health FX	ON
Hallucination FX	OFF
Inventory Parallax	OFF
Reduce Camera Shake	ON

Screen Options are the ones you see on the screen while playing the game. Turn Low Health FX and Reduce Camera Shake on to see what's happening to your character and the surrounding better.

The Callisto Protocol Related Guides

Tips and Tricks:
Beginner's Guide to The Callisto Protocol

All Tips & Tricks

Skins and Cosmetics
List of Skins	How to Get the Biophage Skin
How to Get the Retro Prisoner Skin	How to Get the Founder's Pack
How to Get the Engineer Skin	How to Get Watchtower Skin
How to Get Outer Way Skin	-
Game Mechanics & Upgrades
All Reforge Weapon Upgrades	Inventory Upgrade Guide
How to Get Armor	How to Heal
How to Farm Callisto Credits	Ammo Farming Guide
How to Perform a Quick Kill	-
Weapons & Combat
Best Upgrades Guide	Gun Controls Guide
How to Dodge Melee Attacks	How to Block
Best Weapons Guide	Perfect Dodge Guide
System / FAQs
Difficulty Settings Guide	Best Settings Guide
New Game Plus Guide	Season Pass Price and Contents
All Permanent Events and Missable Content	List of All Death Animations/Scenes
How to Fix Stuttering and Frame Rate Issues	Can You Save the Trapped Worker?
How to Pre-Load	How to Fix Low Quality Text
How to Use Photo Mode	Is There a Map?
How to Reset Checkpoints	Contagion Mode Guide
How to Save: Can You Turn Off Autosave?	What are Beta Paths?
All Weapon Schematic Locations	Ending Explained
Can You Quick Turn?	Can You Skip Cutscenes?
List of Unlockables	-