Fantasy Optimizer

**Optimizing FF7 Rebirth: Reducing Stuttering Through Shader Compilation and Asset Streaming**

This mod aims to make the game run smoother and more efficiently by optimizing its key systems. Here's what it does:

## Shader Handling Improvements
Shader compilation is a major cause of stuttering in games built on the Unreal Engine. This mod adjusts the way shaders are processed, ensuring they are loaded and prepared more efficiently. It also enables pre-loading and caching of shaders, reducing delays during gameplay, especially when entering new areas or triggering new effects.

## Asset Streaming Optimization
The game's asset streaming system has been optimized to handle textures, models, and other assets more smoothly. This reduces the chances of hiccups caused by your system trying to keep up with what's happening on screen. By prioritizing efficient memory use and asynchronous loading, assets are loaded in the background, minimizing the impact on performance.

## CPU and GPU Resource Management
The mod enhances how the game uses your CPU and GPU by allowing for more parallel processing. Tasks like rendering, physics, shadows, and other intensive processes can run across multiple cores, improving overall performance. The GPU workload has also been adjusted for better responsiveness, especially during demanding scenes.

## Background Process and Logging Reduction
Several unnecessary processes and debug logs that don't affect gameplay have been disabled. This lightens the load on your system, freeing up resources for the game itself.

## Support for Modern Systems
Features like multithreaded rendering, improved garbage collection, and optimized memory management are included to help the game better utilize modern hardware. This can improve both frame rates and stability without affecting visual quality.

**Important Notes:** While these changes are designed to improve performance for most players, results can vary depending on your system's hardware, software setup, and specific in-game situations.

Some players may notice noticeable improvements, while others might not experience significant changes. In rare cases, the adjustments may even cause unexpected issues. If that happens, you can simply remove the pak file.

This edit does not lower any visual settings or compromise the quality of the game. Its goal is to get the most out of your hardware while making gameplay smoother.

**Installation:**

- Drop the pak file in the "End\Content\Paks\~mods" folder.
- Create the "~mods" folder if it doesn't exist.