: Extract all files into your game's DATA folder (typically SteamApps/common/Dark Souls Prepare to Die Edition/DATA ).
PTDE is notoriously single-core CPU dependent. The biggest killers are: dark souls prepare to die edition low graphics mod
(removed Feb 2022, replaced by Dark Souls Remastered ). If you own PTDE, mods work fine. If not, Remastered has much better base performance and built-in low settings. : Extract all files into your game's DATA