Playing games with certain visual effects can sometimes be a strain on the eyes or simply not appealing to some players. Motion Blur and Temporal Anti-Aliasing (TAA) are two such effects that many gamers prefer to disable for a clearer, crisper gaming experience. This guide will walk you through how to disable these effects and others in “The Crust,” utilizing Unreal Engine 4 or 5 settings.
Disabling Motion Blur
First, you need to locate the `Engine.ini` file. Navigate to `%localappdata%\TheCrust\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\Engine.ini`. Once you find the file, open it with a text editor of your choice, such as Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or even the default Notepad.
Next, add the following lines to the bottom of the file:
[SystemSettings]
r.MotionBlur.Max=0
r.MotionBlurQuality=0
r.DefaultFeature.MotionBlur=0
Disabling Temporal Anti-Aliasing (TAA)
To disable TAA, edit the same `Engine.ini` file. Add the following lines (if `[SystemSettings]` already exists, you don’t need to add it again):
[SystemSettings]
r.PostProcessAAQuality=0
If you want to completely disable all anti-aliasing, add this line as well:
r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=0
Disabling Extra Post Processing Effects
For extra post processing effects such as Film Grain, Depth of Field, Lens Flares, and Chromatic Aberration, add the following lines:
[SystemSettings]
r.Tonemapper.GrainQuantization=0
r.DepthOfFieldQuality=0
r.LensFlareQuality=0
r.SceneColorFringeQuality=0
Combined Settings for Minimal Post Processing
If you prefer to start with minimal settings disabled to preserve image quality, you can disable only Motion Blur and Depth of Field with the following settings:
[SystemSettings]
r.MotionBlur.Max=0
r.MotionBlurQuality=0
r.DefaultFeature.MotionBlur=0
r.DepthOfFieldQuality=0
To disable all the effects discussed, use the following complete configuration:
[SystemSettings]
r.MotionBlur.Max=0
r.MotionBlurQuality=0
r.DefaultFeature.MotionBlur=0
r.PostProcessAAQuality=0
r.Tonemapper.GrainQuantization=0
r.DepthOfFieldQuality=0
r.LensFlareQuality=0
r.SceneColorFringeQuality=0
Additional Steps for Anti-Aliasing
Additionally, you can edit the `GameUserSettings.ini` file to further customize anti-aliasing settings. Navigate to `C:\Users\you\AppData\Local\TheCrust\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor` and open `GameUserSettings.ini`. Change the line:
sg.AntiAliasingQuality=0
Conclusion
Disabling Motion Blur, TAA, and other post processing effects in “The Crust” can significantly enhance your gaming experience if you prefer a sharper and clearer visual style. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can customize the game’s visuals to better suit your preferences. Remember to start with minimal changes and gradually disable more settings as needed to maintain the best possible image quality while achieving the desired effect.