Mafia The Old Country: Fix FPS Drops & Optimize Performance - 2025

Sammy Schnor

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Quick Fix: Experiencing FPS drops in Mafia The Old Country? Disable V-Sync, set DLSS/FSR to Balanced mode, and lower Post Processing to Medium. For the DX12 Nvidia bug, switch to DX11 in launcher settings. Full optimization guide below.

What You'll Learn

  • Instant fixes for common performance issues
  • Platform-specific settings (PC, PS5, Xbox)
  • GPU-optimized configurations (RTX 30/40/50 series, AMD)
  • Solutions for screen tearing and stuttering
  • Best settings for 60+ FPS gameplay

Requirements & Prerequisites

Minimum Requirements:

  • PC: GTX 1070/RX 5700, 16GB RAM, Core i5-8400
  • Console: PS5/Xbox Series X for 60 FPS mode
  • Storage: 80GB free space
  • Version: Patch 1.0.2 or later (August 2025)

Universal Quick Fixes (All Platforms)

1. The DX12 Nvidia Bug Fix

Many PC players are experiencing severe FPS drops due to a DX12 compatibility issue:

  1. Close the game completely
  2. Open the game launcher
  3. Go to Settings → Graphics API
  4. Switch from DX12 to DX11
  5. Apply and restart

Note: This fix applies to all Nvidia GPUs, especially RTX 30/40 series.

2. Screen Tearing Solution (Console)

For PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X users:

  1. Enable VRR in console settings
  2. Set game to Performance Mode
  3. Disable Motion Blur in-game
  4. If using 120Hz display, enable 120Hz mode

PC Optimization Guide

RTX 50 Series (4090, 4080, 4070)

Target: 4K 60+ FPS with Ray Tracing