This article summarizes recommended settings to make Knives Out run lighter. It introduces methods to improve your connection environment and solutions for those whose devices are running slow, so please use it as a reference.
Difference Between Lag and Slowness
Causes of Lag
Lag can occur when there is a communication delay. It may be resolved by reviewing Wi-Fi or router settings, or by avoiding unstable communication environments such as tunnels or trains.
What Happens When it's Laggy?
The game can be launched, but phenomena such as yourself or other players teleporting, or not going down even after taking damage, can occur.
Causes of Device Slowness
Device slowness is often caused by installing apps that are too large for the device's capacity, device aging, or when a load is applied due to excessive use. It can be improved by deleting unnecessary apps and data, or by adjusting in-game settings appropriate for the device's specifications.
What Happens When it's Slow?
If the operation is slow, the screen movement itself may slow down, and a decrease in image quality can also be expected. Consequently, the app may also be forced to close.
How to Resolve Lag
Turn Off Wi-Fi
If you feel it's laggy, turning off Wi-Fi, waiting a bit, and then turning Wi-Fi back on may improve the lag.
How to Turn Off Wi-Fi
For iPhones and iPads, you can toggle Wi-Fi ON/OFF by going to the "Settings" app, selecting "Wi-Fi", and tapping the Wi-Fi lever at the top.
Restart Your Wi-Fi Router
To resolve lag, restarting your Wi-Fi router might help. The restart method varies by router, so be sure to read your router's instruction manual carefully before proceeding.
Review Your Communication Environment
If the communication environment where you play the game is poor, lag is more likely to occur. Reviewing your communication environment might resolve the lag.
When Playing on the Go
When playing on the go, if many people around you are using communication devices, it can cause lag, so try to move away from crowds.
When Playing at Home
When playing at home, avoiding placing obstacles between your Wi-Fi router and your communication device may improve lag.
How to Deal with Slowness
Close Tasks
The quickest way to fix a slow device is to close tasks. Apps that have been opened may remain processing indefinitely unless their tasks are closed, so it's recommended to close all unnecessary tasks.
Restart Your Device
If you feel the operation is slow, restarting the communication device you are playing on may improve it. Restarting your device can also sometimes help resolve lag, so try restarting your device first.
Clear Cache
Tapping "Repair" on the right side of the server selection screen and restarting will clear the cache. This deletes unnecessary cache data, which may make the operation lighter.
Reinstall the App
If the above steps don't fix the issue, deleting and then reinstalling the app might make the operation lighter, so give it a try. Be sure to link your account before deleting the app, otherwise you won't be able to use the same account.
Review the Settings
Many users have reported that the significant graphics renewal has increased the load on smartphones. However, the settings screen now allows for more detailed image quality adjustments, so you can lighten the operation by lowering the settings!
Settings for Those Finding it Difficult to Play
| Setting Name | Setting |
| Image Quality Level | Fluent |
| Resolution Setting | Low |
| Screen Settings | All OFF |
| Frame Rate | Maximum (60 FPS) |
| Recording Settings | All OFF |
Players who find it too slow to play should first set all image quality-related settings to "Low" or "OFF". From there, gradually increase the settings to find the best performance for your device.
[Top Priority] Frame Rate
The setting item you want to prioritize is "Frame Rate Setting"; you'll want to set this as high as possible (Maximum). Frame rate refers to the number of frames per second, and increasing it makes the video smoother.
[Priority] Resolution
Setting the resolution low will make enemy outlines less clear, affecting scouting and combat. The ideal is the "HD" setting; even if it feels slow, try to keep it set as high as possible.
