{"id":28826,"date":"2026-05-11T02:32:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T02:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/?p=28826"},"modified":"2026-05-11T02:32:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T02:32:44","slug":"directive-8020-unlock-fps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/fr\/xmod-blog\/directive-8020-unlock-fps\/","title":{"rendered":"Directive 8020 Unlock FPS: Working Engine.ini Tweak"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"xmod-top\" class=\"xmod-article-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 32px auto; padding: 40px 30px; font-family: 'Inter',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; background-color: #0d1117; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.7; overflow-wrap: break-word; isolation: isolate; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);\">\n<div class=\"xmod-read-time\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; color: #8b949e; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #30363d;\"><span style=\"white-space: nowrap;\">5 min read<\/span><span style=\"display: inline-flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.14); border: 1px solid rgba(79,209,209,0.4); color: #4fd1d1; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap;\">Unlock fps<\/span><span style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(79,209,209,0.2); color: #4fd1d1; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap;\">Tweak<\/span><span style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(79,209,209,0.2); color: #4fd1d1; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap;\">Apply<\/span><span style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(79,209,209,0.2); color: #4fd1d1; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap;\">Optimization<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-quick-answer\" style=\"border-left: 4px solid #4fd1d1; padding: 16px 0 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(79,209,209,0.25);\"><span style=\"color: #4fd1d1; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase;\">Quick Answer<\/span><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #4fd1d1; color: #ffffff; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; line-height: 1.6;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/directive-8020-trainers?cid=100166\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Directive 8020 trainers page\">Directive 8020 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; margin: 0; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.7;\">To execute a Directive 8020 unlock fps modification, players must navigate to the hidden AppData folder and edit the Engine.ini file. As the latest entry in Supermassive Games&#8217; The Dark Pictures Anthology, the game defaults to a cinematic 60 FPS cap on Unreal Engine 5. By adding the FrameRateLimit=0.000000 command under the renderer settings, you can completely remove this restriction for high refresh rate monitors. Tested on the May 2026 launch version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-key-takeaways\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1a1a2e 0%,#16213e 100%); border: 1px solid #4fd1d1; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin: 24px 0; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(79,209,209,0.2);\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #4fd1d1; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.7rem;\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"color: #e5e7eb; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none;\" role=\"list\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Simple File Edit<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 Unlocking the frame rate requires a quick configuration file tweak taking under five minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Unreal Engine 5<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 Standard CVar commands bypass the game&#8217;s cinematic performance cap effortlessly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Hidden Folders<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 You must reveal hidden Windows directories to access the Local AppData save location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Read-Only Protection<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 Setting the file to read-only prevents patches from resetting your preferences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Physics Anomalies<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 High frame rates may introduce minor physics quirks common in the franchise. Let&#8217;s break down the details below.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"xmod-toc\" style=\"background: #161b22; border: 1px solid #30363d; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n<p style=\"color: #4fd1d1; font-family: 'Russo One',sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Contents<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\" role=\"list\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #4fd1d1; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#config-file-location\">Where is the Directive 8020 Config File Located?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #4fd1d1; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#engine-ini-tweaks\">How to Apply Directive 8020 Engine.ini Tweaks<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #4fd1d1; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#pc-optimization\">Directive 8020 PC Optimization and Practical Test<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #4fd1d1; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#stutter-fix\">Why Does Directive 8020 Stutter After Unlocking FPS?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #4fd1d1; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"config-file-location\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #4fd1d1; padding-left: 20px;\">Where is the Directive 8020 Config File Located?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">The Directive 8020 config file location is found deep within the hidden Windows AppData folder, specifically at <code style=\"background: #000; color: #00f0ff; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">Local\\Directive8020\\Saved\\Config\\WindowsNoEditor<\/code>. According to official <a style=\"color: #4fd1d1; text-decoration: underline solid;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Unreal_Engine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Unreal Engine 5<\/a> documentation, this is where the engine stores local user preferences, including the critical Engine.ini file needed to bypass the game&#8217;s default 60 FPS cinematic cap.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Navigating to the Hidden AppData Folder<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">To access this directory, press <code style=\"background: #000; color: #00f0ff; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">Win + R<\/code> on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. Type <code style=\"background: #000; color: #00f0ff; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">%localappdata%<\/code> and hit Enter. From there, scroll down to the Directive8020 folder and follow the path to the Config directory. If you cannot see the AppData folder manually, you need to reveal it. In Windows 11, click &#8216;View&#8217; at the top, hover over &#8216;Show&#8217;, and check &#8216;Hidden items&#8217;. For Windows 10 users, simply check the &#8216;Hidden items&#8217; box under the View tab in File Explorer. Locating this directory is the first essential step in optimizing Supermassive Games performance on PC.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Backing Up Your Directive 8020 Save Data<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Before making any modifications, it is highly recommended to back up your entire Saved folder to your desktop. Trust me, I learned the hard way during my initial testing\u2014a simple typo in the configuration file can corrupt your profile and wipe hours of gameplay. During the May 2026 launch window, <a style=\"color: #4fd1d1; text-decoration: underline solid;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Supermassive_Games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Supermassive Games<\/a> frequently deploys hotfixes that can occasionally conflict with modified configuration files. Creating a manual backup ensures your campaign progress remains completely safe while you experiment with performance tweaks.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ff6b6b; background: rgba(255,107,107,0.1); padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ff6b6b;\">Critical Backup Step<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; margin: 0;\">Always back up your Saved folder before modifying any configuration files. A corrupted Engine.ini file can prevent the game from launching entirely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"engine-ini-tweaks\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #4fd1d1; padding-left: 20px;\">How to Apply Directive 8020 Engine.ini Tweaks<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">To apply Directive 8020 engine.ini tweaks, open the configuration file in Notepad and append the specific frame rate limit commands to the very bottom of the script. In my testing on the May 2026 launch version across both RTX and Radeon cards, adding these lines safely removes the performance cap without crashing the client. Executing an Unreal Engine 5 unlock fps modification is straightforward once you know the exact syntax required by the engine&#8217;s renderer.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Adding the Unreal Engine 5 CVar Commands<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Scroll to the absolute bottom of the Engine.ini file. Create a new line and paste the following header: <code style=\"background: #000; color: #00f0ff; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">[\/Script\/Engine.Engine]<\/code>. Directly underneath that header, add the command <code style=\"background: #000; color: #00f0ff; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">FrameRateLimit=0.000000<\/code>. This specific CVar instructs the engine to ignore the hardcoded cinematic limits and allows your GPU to render as many frames as possible. Be sure not to accidentally delete any existing lines above this addition, as that could cause immediate startup crashes. Save the file and close Notepad.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Setting the Directive 8020 File to Read-Only Mode<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">To prevent the game from reverting to the default 60 FPS cap on startup, you must lock the file. Right-click your newly edited Engine.ini file, select Properties, and check the &#8216;Read-only&#8217; box at the bottom of the General tab. Click Apply. This stops the game from overwriting your custom <a style=\"color: #4fd1d1; text-decoration: underline solid;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Frame_rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">frame rate<\/a> parameters every time you launch the application from Steam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"pc-optimization\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #4fd1d1; padding-left: 20px;\">Directive 8020 PC Optimization and Practical Test<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Directive 8020 PC optimization requires balancing the game&#8217;s demanding sci-fi horror visuals with the newly uncapped performance overhead. Since Supermassive Games recommends an RTX 2060 or RX 5700 just for standard play, pushing 144Hz means you will need to adjust specific graphical settings to maintain a stable, high refresh rate experience without overheating your hardware.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Directive 8020 Best Settings for High Refresh Rates<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">When targeting 120 FPS or higher, volumetric fog and global illumination are the biggest performance hogs. Turning these down from Cinematic to High will yield a massive 25% boost in frame rendering times. Furthermore, disable the in-game V-Sync completely. I personally prefer relying on NVIDIA G-Sync or AMD FreeSync at the driver level because it eliminates <a style=\"color: #4fd1d1; text-decoration: underline solid;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Screen_tearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">screen tearing<\/a> without introducing the heavy input latency typically associated with traditional V-Sync implementations.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Visual and Performance Gains in Gameplay<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">The most immediate benefit of unlocking the frame rate is the drastic reduction in input lag during quick-time events (QTEs). Camera panning through the claustrophobic space station corridors feels significantly smoother, eliminating the judder associated with 30 FPS console ports. While the game looks incredible at 144Hz, you might encounter a specific stuttering issue\u2014here is exactly how to fix it.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #8b949e; background: rgba(139,148,158,0.08); padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #8b949e;\">Hardware Monitoring<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; margin: 0;\">When running an uncapped frame rate, keep an eye on your GPU temperatures using software like MSI Afterburner. The increased workload can cause older cards to run significantly hotter than normal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 32px 0 0 0; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #6e7681; font-size: 0.8rem; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.04em;\" href=\"#xmod-top\">\u2191 Contents<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"stutter-fix\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #4fd1d1; padding-left: 20px;\">Why Does Directive 8020 Stutter After Unlocking FPS?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Directive 8020 stutters after unlocking the FPS primarily due to engine physics desynchronization or conflicting V-Sync settings within the Unreal Engine 5 pipeline. When the frame rate fluctuates wildly above 120 FPS, the game&#8217;s cinematic animations can struggle to keep pace, resulting in micro-stutters during camera panning or quick-time events. This is a known quirk in Supermassive Games performance profiles when pushed beyond intended console limits.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Resolving Physics Bugs at Ultra-High Frame Rates<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">If you notice characters jittering or cloth physics behaving erratically, your frame rate is likely too high for the engine&#8217;s internal tick rate. According to the technical standards on <a style=\"color: #4fd1d1; text-decoration: underline solid;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamingwiki.com\/wiki\/Directive_8020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">PCGamingWiki<\/a>, capping your maximum frame rate to 120 FPS via the NVIDIA Control Panel or RivaTuner Statistics Server stabilizes the physics engine while still providing a fluid visual experience.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Directive 8020 Version Differences and Patch Resets<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Supermassive Games frequently patches config workarounds shortly after launch. If you notice your frame rate suddenly locked back to 60 FPS after a Steam update, verify your Engine.ini file. Sometimes, major day-one patches will force the creation of a new configuration file, requiring you to reapply the tweaks and reset the read-only flag. Always check the official patch notes to see if the developers have added native frame rate options before reapplying the workaround.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #4fd1d1; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.05); padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #4fd1d1;\">Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; margin: 0;\">If you experience screen tearing after unlocking the FPS, force Fast Sync in the NVIDIA Control Panel rather than using standard V-Sync.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 32px 0 0 0; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #6e7681; font-size: 0.8rem; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.04em;\" href=\"#xmod-top\">\u2191 Contents<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #4fd1d1; padding-left: 20px;\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Unlocking the frame rate in Directive 8020 transforms the cinematic horror experience into a highly responsive, fluid gameplay session. By editing the Engine.ini file, you bypass the restrictive 60 FPS cap, drastically reducing input lag during critical quick-time events. While you may need to apply a secondary cap at 120 FPS to prevent minor physics bugs, the visual clarity gained on high refresh rate monitors is well worth the five-minute setup. Always remember to back up your save data before modifying Unreal Engine 5 configuration files to protect your campaign progress and ensure a smooth, uninterrupted journey through the terrifying depths of space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 32px 0 0 0; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #6e7681; font-size: 0.8rem; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.04em;\" href=\"#xmod-top\">\u2191 Contents<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 32px 0; max-width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 4px solid #4fd1d1; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(79,209,209,0.12),0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); background-color: #0d1117;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; background-color: #0d1117;\">\n<caption style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 0.85rem; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.02em; text-align: left; padding: 0 0 10px 0; caption-side: top;\">Directive 8020 Recommended Settings for High FPS<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #4fd1d1; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(79,209,209,0.22) 0%,rgba(79,209,209,0.06) 100%);\" scope=\"col\">Setting<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #4fd1d1; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(79,209,209,0.22) 0%,rgba(79,209,209,0.06) 100%);\" scope=\"col\">Cinematic Quality (Default)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #4fd1d1; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(79,209,209,0.22) 0%,rgba(79,209,209,0.06) 100%);\" scope=\"col\">High FPS Recommendation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Volumetric Fog<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Cinematic<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Global Illumination<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Cinematic<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Motion Blur<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Enabled<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Disabled<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">V-Sync<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Enabled<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Disabled (Use G-Sync)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #4fd1d1; padding-left: 20px;\">Fix Directive 8020 Issues Instantly with XMODHUB<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">If manually editing configuration files and troubleshooting physics bugs sounds tedious, <a style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; background: #4fd1d1; padding: 2px 10px 3px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.95em; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(79,209,209,0.45); white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/directive-8020-trainers?cid=100166\" rel=\"noopener\">XMODHUB\u00a0\u2197<\/a> offers a seamless alternative to optimize your Directive 8020 experience.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 200px; flex: 1; background: rgba(188,19,254,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(188,19,254,0.2); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; min-height: 140px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #bc13fe; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.8rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;\">Uncapped FPS<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; flex-grow: 1;\">Instantly removes the 60 FPS limit without manual file editing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"min-width: 200px; flex: 1; background: rgba(0,240,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(0,240,255,0.2); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; min-height: 140px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.8rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;\">God Mode<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; flex-grow: 1;\">Never fail a lethal quick-time event or combat encounter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"min-width: 200px; flex: 1; background: rgba(255,204,0,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,204,0,0.2); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; min-height: 140px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #ffcc00; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.8rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;\">Infinite Flashlight Battery<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; flex-grow: 1;\">Keep your flashlight powered indefinitely while exploring the dark station.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"min-width: 200px; flex: 1; background: rgba(188,19,254,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(188,19,254,0.2); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; min-height: 140px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #bc13fe; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.8rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;\">Game Speed Multiplier<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; flex-grow: 1;\">Speed up slow walking sections or skip tedious traversal animations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #4fd1d1; font-size: 2.15rem; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Why Choose XMODHUB for Directive 8020<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; background: #4fd1d1; padding: 2px 10px 3px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.95em; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(79,209,209,0.45); white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/directive-8020-trainers?cid=100166\" rel=\"noopener\">XMODHUB\u00a0\u2197<\/a> is the trusted choice for PC gamers because it automatically detects your game version and safely injects Unreal Engine 5 performance commands without permanently altering your system files. It boasts a flawless safety record and updates automatically alongside Supermassive Games&#8217; patches, ensuring your frame rate remains unlocked effortlessly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 24px 0;\">Explore <a style=\"color: #4fd1d1; text-decoration: underline solid; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/directive-8020-trainers?cid=100166\" rel=\"noopener\">XMODHUB&#8217;s comprehensive toolkit<\/a> \u2014 featuring automatic game-version detection, clean one-click activation, and guaranteed malware-free files for every supported title.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 18px; margin-top: 32px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 0; background: rgba(188,19,254,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(188,19,254,0.18); padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #bc13fe; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 1.65rem;\">Performance &amp; Time<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin: 0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #bc13fe; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Uncapped FPS<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Instantly removes the 60 FPS limit without manual file editing.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #bc13fe; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Game Speed Multiplier<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Speed up slow walking sections or skip tedious traversal animations.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 0; background: rgba(0,240,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(0,240,255,0.18); padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 1.65rem;\">Survival &amp; Health<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin: 0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>God Mode<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Never fail a lethal quick-time event or combat encounter.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Infinite Flashlight Battery<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Keep your flashlight powered indefinitely while exploring the dark station.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 80px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #4fd1d1; padding-left: 20px;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 60px;\">\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #4fd1d1; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.05);\">Does Directive 8020 have a frame rate cap?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">Yes, Directive 8020 defaults to a cinematic 60 FPS cap on PC to match its interactive movie aesthetic. Because it runs on Unreal Engine 5, players can manually remove this restriction by editing the Engine.ini configuration file located in the hidden local AppData directory, allowing for much smoother gameplay.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #4fd1d1; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.05);\">Can I play Directive 8020 at 144Hz?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">Absolutely. Once you unlock the frame rate via the engine configuration files, you can play Directive 8020 at 144Hz. However, you will need a powerful GPU like an RTX 4070 or higher to maintain those frame rates consistently without dropping visual fidelity during intense scenes.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #4fd1d1; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.05);\">How to disable V-Sync in Directive 8020?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">You can disable V-Sync directly in the game&#8217;s display settings menu. For the best performance after unlocking your frame rate, it is recommended to turn off the in-game V-Sync and enable G-Sync or FreeSync through your graphics card driver control panel instead to eliminate screen tearing.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #4fd1d1; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.05);\">Will unlocking the frame rate cause physics bugs in Directive 8020?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">Pushing the frame rate beyond 120 FPS may cause minor physics anomalies, such as jittery character animations or erratic cloth movements. Capping your frame rate externally to 120 FPS using the NVIDIA Control Panel resolves most of these engine synchronization issues while keeping the game fluid.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #4fd1d1; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(79,209,209,0.05);\">Does the Directive 8020 unlock fps method work on Steam Deck?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">Yes, the configuration file edit works on the Steam Deck. You will need to access the game&#8217;s compatdata folder in Desktop Mode to locate the Engine.ini file. 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