PC Ultra Graphics Downgrade "Bug" Workaround

cdub4784 · November 22, 2016, 1:05am

Guys I’m on latest nvidia driver, switch to auto wait 20 seconds then back to ultra. Fixed the downgraded look of bf1. It does work.

Additionally, These steps can be taken to force the workaround

Additionally, Changing the settings to Auto prior to joining a server from the main menu, And then Joining a server with the settings on Auto and then changing to Ultra upon joining also can force the workaround.

update 23-11-2016

SavageBeastZero:

I had previously believed the same and thought that this temporary solution simply didn’t work for me (after switching from Ultra/Auto/Ultra), until I decided to return my rendering resolution to the 100% default (instead of the 120% that I was using previously). I closed the game after making the adjustment and re-launched it. Once loaded, I returned my rendering resolution back to 120% and to my surprise, everything appeared exactly as it was prior to the fall update patch. I have a feeling this might be the reason that this temporary solution might not be working for some people, because until I performed said actions, I saw no change and it still appeared “downgraded”.

So to anyone attempting this temporary solution and didn’t see the change, perform the actions I mentioned above and Battlefield 1 will likely return back to its original graphically impressive state, as it did for me. Good luck all.

cdub4784 · November 22, 2016, 1:09am

This does work I was skeptical also but it does

BigF33t_13 · November 22, 2016, 1:13am

If you would have looked at your PROFSAVE_profile file before hand, you may have noticed the graphics settings didn’t match up to the in game settings post update.

JiggleWang · November 22, 2016, 1:15am

Can’t wait to leave work and try this. If this whole thing was just a bug I will be blown away. Seems like Dice would have found it to be just that days ago. Hows the performance?

cdub4784 · November 22, 2016, 1:16am

Seriously I couldn’t believe either I don’t get it, you have to go to auto then back to ultra

Solid_SkG · November 22, 2016, 1:17am

Really?Just like that?

JiggleWang · November 22, 2016, 1:18am

Been there done that. Overall graphics 5, most others a 3. Didnt see any problems there.

cdub4784 · November 22, 2016, 1:18am

Yeah it actually improved once you stitch to auto

Solid_SkG · November 22, 2016, 1:50am

"1- Open battlefield 1 in My Documents
2- Open Settings
3- Delete everything, EXCEPT PROFSAVE and PROSAVE_backup, these files is your campaign gameplay and has nothing to do.
4- Enter the game
5- set the quality to ultra, or whatever you had before

Do this people,i saw it on another post and i tryed it.It really works

BigF33t_13 · November 22, 2016, 1:55am

I think they did that on purpose in the last update hoping it would temporarily fix some of the issues.

cdub4784 · November 22, 2016, 1:58am

It works fellas confirm for me please

Solid_SkG · November 22, 2016, 2:01am

yes bro it does thanks!

cdub4784 · November 22, 2016, 2:07am

Need more confirms

LOLGotYerTags · November 22, 2016, 2:16am

@cdub4784
Are you OK for me to change the title and sticky this temporarily?

~LGYT

cdub4784 · November 22, 2016, 2:18am

What does that mean

LOLGotYerTags · November 22, 2016, 2:21am

It means “Do you mind if I edit your post and title and keep the thread at the top of the Forum for more people to see” lol

cdub4784 · November 22, 2016, 2:23am

Yes by all means let’s get this fixed out there so happy right now

JiggleWang · November 22, 2016, 2:23am

Lol..

AldermachXI · November 22, 2016, 2:29am

Can’t remember if it was BF3 or 4 now, but I remember a patch screwing up all the video presets at one point. (i.e. Ultra was Low, High was Ultra, Medium was High, etc)

Wouldn’t put it past them to screw it up again…

LOLGotYerTags · November 22, 2016, 2:32am

Thank you @cdub4784

Changes are in effect and Thread stickied until the issue is resolved.