Best settings

The Last of Us Part I Best Settings for FPS (2026)

Practical presets to improve performance without destroying image quality.

Check your PCRequirementsSteam Deck

Recommended tweaks

  • FSR/DLSS Quality mandatory on mid GPUs
  • Medium shadows and ambient occlusion
  • 16 GB RAM minimum
  • SSD required
Target GPU (rec)RX 7800 XT / RTX 4070
Minimum GPUAMD RX 5700 XT / RTX 2070 Super
RAM16 GB recommended

FAQ — The Last of Us Part I performance

Does The Last of Us Part I run on Steam Deck?

Playable with aggressive FSR/low presets after PC patches — expect ~30 FPS targets.

Best settings for The Last of Us Part I on PC?

Start with Medium presets, lower shadows/effects first, and use FSR/DLSS if available. Cap FPS to your display for smoother framing.