DirectX 12 version is available as a launch option. It is in an experimental stage but may perform better and crash less than the normal DirectX 11 version on some systems.

... update to DirectX 11Reworked rendering of stars in the night sky, making color differences more obvious Added a subtle flicker effect to the stars Added support for more elaborate blinking light ...

... and the DirectX 12 instruction set is different. The performance version is compatible with more devices, 50% more efficient, and has one less storm scene The HDRP version is compatible with fewer ...

... Dedicated RAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 35 GB available space RECOMMENDED: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 (8 * 2900), AMD Ryzen ...

It appears that some people on newer hardware are struggling with performance compared to older hardware. Somehow DirectX12 has re-enabled itself in the build settings. I've disabled it again ...

... launch with DirectX 11. Here's how to do it: - right-click on Garden Life in your Steam library - click "Properties..." - go to "General" tab - in the "Launch Options" ...

Gameplay ImprovementsShip Speed Rebalancing*) The Sloop, Brigantine and Galleon have all received a set of speed changes, balancing each ship type and placing more emphasis on ship direction ...

... 4K and DirectX 11 support We've successfully incorporated support for high-resolution textures - up to 4K into the engine - as well as implementing and testing ultra-wide resolution support ...