Nivalis Nights Performance, FPS & Steam Deck Guide
Official known issues and practical FPS troubleshooting for PC and Steam Deck, including current DLSS and FSR status.
Last verified: October 1, 2026 · Community-reported details may change after patches.
Quick answer: The developer confirms FPS variation in NPC-heavy areas, degradation after long sessions and ongoing Steam Deck optimization. Save and restart first, use Windows Performance power mode and reduce Level or Amount of Detail; the launch settings currently expose no DLSS or FSR option.
PC troubleshooting order
Record the area and session length, save, restart, select Windows Performance power mode, lower Level or Amount of Detail, then reduce shadows or the overall preset. Update drivers and verify files before reporting persistent problems.
Steam Deck
Official known issues say Deck performance is still being improved. Community reports range from roughly 19–30 FPS outdoors to 30+ indoors, with some long-session drops; use Low, a 30 FPS cap and shorter sessions.
DLSS and FSR
Players consistently report no DLSS or FSR option in the launch menu. Driver-side frame generation is an unsupported experiment and may add latency or artifacts.