Zenless Zone Zero Advanced Settings for Performance Optimization
Whether you’re on PC or mobile, tuning the right settings in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) can greatly improve FPS, reduce lag, and give you smooth gameplay. Use these expert-backed optimization tips and recommended settings to maximize performance, no matter your device!
PC Performance Optimization
Essential Graphics Settings
| Setting | Recommended (Performance) | Recommended (Quality) |
|---|---|---|
| FPS (Framerate) | Unlimited or monitor max | Unlimited or 60 |
| Vertical Sync | Off (for low lag); On if tearing | On if screen tearing present |
| Rendering | 0.8–1.0 (performance) | 1.0–1.2 (quality) |
| Anti-Aliasing | Off or TAA (minimal perf. hit) | TAA/SMAA (sharper edges) |
| Shadows | Low or Medium | High |
| FX Quality | Low or Medium | High |
| Shading Quality | Low or Medium | High |
| Character Quality | Medium | High |
| Environment Quality | Medium | High |
| Mirror Reflections | Disabled | High |
| Volumetric Fog | Disabled | High |
| Bloom/Distortion | Disabled | Personal |
(PrimaGames Settings Guide, Esports.gg ZZZ Perf, PCOptimizedSettings)
Power and Driver Tweaks
- Set Windows Power Plan to Ultimate Performance
- Keep GPU drivers up to date (NVIDIA/AMD/Intel)
- On NVIDIA/AMD panels, use High Performance mode for ZZZ
- Set “Texture Filtering” to High Performance in GPU control panel
Windows OS Performance Tips
- Shut down background apps (especially overlays)
- Lower Windows graphical effects: “Adjust for best performance” in System Properties
- Restart before big gaming sessions
Mobile Optimization
| Setting | Low-End Device | High-End Device |
|---|---|---|
| Image Quality | Medium | High |
| FPS | 30–60 | 60 (if stable) |
| Rendering | Medium | High |
| Anti-Aliasing | Off or TAA | TAA |
| Shadows, FX | Low or Medium | High (if battery allows) |
| Volumetric Fog | Disabled | Off or High |
| Bloom/Depth of Field | Disabled | On/Off based on preference |
- Close background apps and use device’s “Game Mode” or “Performance Mode”
- Plug in your device or play on high battery for max settings
- Lower brightness to reduce temperature and avoid thermal throttling
Quick FPS & Lag-Fix Tips
- Always use Fullscreen on PC for best frame pacing
- Disable overlays: Discord, GeForce, Xbox, etc.
- Cap FPS at monitor refresh if hardware struggles to maintain unlimited
- For stuttering, drop Rendering scale and Shadow quality first
- On Android, use developer options > “Force GPU Rendering” and enable “4x MSAA” for extra smoothness (if your device can handle it)
References & Guides
- PrimaGames ZZZ Settings
- PCOptimizedSettings
- Esports.gg ZZZ Settings
- GameBoost ZZZ File Size/Perf
- YouTube: Boost FPS in ZZZ
Drop Shadows, Volumetric Fog, and Rendering scale first for the fastest performance gains. Cap FPS to keep temps down, and adjust settings live while watching your framerate using built-in or external FPS counters for a perfect ZZZ experience!
