DOOM: The Dark Ages stands out as an exceptional addition to the cherished first-person shooter series, offering unprecedented gameplay but also presenting certain challenges for players. Among these difficulties is the fact that the game demands a GPU compatible with RTX, and furthermore, some PC users have encountered problems with the game being excessively dark.
In the game “DOOM: The Dark Ages”, some players might have encountered an issue where the lighting doesn’t seem to function as expected. If this problem is troubling you (or if you’re dealing with another kind of brightness-related concern), here’s a simple guide to help you troubleshoot and potentially fix it.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Brightness Fix (~6GB VRAM GPUs)
As a gamer diving into DOOM: The Dark Ages, I quickly noticed in Chapter 1 that my game’s environments were unnaturally dark if my graphics card only has 6GB of VRAM. In other words, the game automatically turns off Ray Traced Global Illumination due to my GPU not meeting the minimum 8GB VRAM requirement for this feature.
If your graphics card has 6GB of VRAM, you might want to consider using OptiScaler. Essentially, this tool makes the game believe there’s more memory available, enabling Real-Time Global Illumination (RTGI), which leads to a more vibrant world with fewer visual glitches. However, since your system is now handling more tasks, be prepared for a slight decrease in frame rate.
As an enthusiast, I want to share that the particular component I’m using, which is configured for graphics processing units (GPUs) with 6GB of Video Random Access Memory (VRAM), according to its OptiScaler settings. If your GPU has less than this specified amount, I recommend exploring other configurations or manually adjusting the OptiScaler by downloading it from GitHub. Please note that TopMob is not liable for any third-party content you may encounter during this process.
To apply this mod or fix, just follow these steps: First, download the necessary files. Then, locate your game’s installation folder. You can find it by navigating to the designated location on your computer. Once found, paste the downloaded files into that directory.
- For Game Pass users, select the game from Xbox app, then click on the “…” button next to the “See in Store” button. Select Manage, then go to the Files section. Click the Browse button to open an Explorer window directly to your install directory.
- For Steam users, right-click on DOOM: The Dark Ages on your library, then go to Manage → Browse local files.
As a keen gamer, I always ensure that my OptiScaler files and the DOOMTheDarkAges.exe file are tucked neatly in the same folder. After installation, it’s wise to tinker with the graphics settings a bit, especially to counter any possible frame rate drop.
Adjusting Gamma and HDR Settings
Should there be no problems with Real-Time Global Illumination (RTGI) and Video Random Access Memory (VRAM), you can modify the brightness of your game by navigating to the Settings menu and making adjustments to the Gamma within the Display Calibrations section under the Video screen.
In different scenarios, the value assigned to Gamma may change. If the initial setting appears too dark for you, consider adjusting it to 1.25. You can even increase it up to 1.50, but be aware that bright outdoor and well-lit areas might appear awkward or unnatural in this case.
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2025-05-19 15:33