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Curious about stretched resolution in Fortnite? This guide answers all your questions, from the best settings to how it works, its benefits, and its drawbacks. Keep reading for everything you need to know—note that stretched res is only available on Fortnite for PC.
Top Stretched Resolution Settings for Fortnite
Setup Guide
Which stretched resolution is best for Fortnite?
Use your monitor's native height for the sharpest stretched resolution. To achieve the clearest picture, select a 4:3 resolution with a custom width and your monitor's native height.
- 1920x1080 is the most widely used resolution. For a 1920x1080 monitor, the optimal stretched resolution for maintaining picture quality is 1440x1080.
- If your monitor's resolution isn't 1920x1080, determine the best stretched resolution by dividing the height by three and multiplying by four.
- If you're unsure of your monitor's resolution, follow this Mytour guide to find out.
Choose a resolution that balances performance and playability. Lower resolutions can make Fortnite harder to play. Experiment with different resolutions to find the one that suits you best. If custom resolutions aren’t working, you can select from preset resolutions in Fortnite's settings.
How can I set a custom Fortnite resolution?
Modify your Fortnite config file. To access your config file, press Win + R to open Run.
- Type %localappdata% into Run and press Enter.
- Navigate to FortniteGame > Saved > Config > WindowsClient.
- Open the "GameUserSettings.ini" file in a text editor (Notepad by default, or another editor if needed).
- Modify these values to match your desired resolution. Adjust the X values for width (e.g., 1440) and Y values for height (e.g., 1080).
- ResolutionSizeX
- ResolutionSizeY
- LastUserConfirmedResolutionSizeX
- LastUserConfirmedResolutionSizeY
- Save and close the file.
Adjust your graphics card settings. After modifying your Fortnite config file, you'll need to update some graphics settings based on your card. Here's how:
- NVIDIA: Open the NVIDIA Control Panel.
- Click Change resolution.
- Click Customize… at the bottom of the screen.
- Enable Enable resolutions not exposed by the display.
- Select Create custom resolution.
- Set Horizontal pixels to your preferred width (e.g., 1440) and Vertical pixels to your height (e.g., 1080).
- Click Test to check, then click OK and Apply to confirm.
- AMD: Open the AMD Radeon Settings.
- Click Display.
- Click Create next to "Custom Resolution".
- Set the Horizontal Resolution to 1440 and Vertical Resolution to 1080.
- Save your settings, right-click the desktop, and select Display settings.
- Choose your custom resolution and click Keep changes.
- Intel: Open the Intel Graphics Command Center. If it’s missing, download the Intel Graphics Command Center Beta and reinstall.
- Navigate to Display > General > Resolution.
- Click the "+" icon to create a custom resolution. Enter 1440 for width and 1080 for height.
- Save the settings.
How can I adjust my Fortnite resolution in-game?
Switch your game to windowed or fullscreen mode. You can only change your resolution by selecting a different Window Mode. Choose either Windowed or Fullscreen to make adjustments.
Select a new resolution. Here are some resolutions you can try to use for a stretched setup. Depending on your chosen Window Mode and monitor size, all options may not appear for you.
- 1024x768
- 1280x960
- 1280x1080
- 1280x1024
- 1600x1080
- 1620x1080
Do professional Fortnite players use stretched res?
Some Fortnite pros use stretched resolution, but most do not. According to ProSettings, the majority of [[Play-Fortnite|Fortnite]] pros play on their native resolution, typically 1920x1080. Stretched resolutions are more commonly used in games like Counter Strike 2.
What exactly is stretched resolution?
"Stretched res" refers to stretched resolution. Essentially, it involves adjusting the game's resolution to an aspect ratio that stretches the image slightly. While it may seem like a negative adjustment, stretched resolution is a common technique in certain first-person shooter games.
- The goal of stretched res is to enhance game performance and enlarge hitboxes, making it easier to target enemy players.
Is stretched resolution a good option in Fortnite?
The advantages of using stretched res. If you're considering stretched resolution for your next Fortnite match, here are some benefits:
- Performance boost. Some players report that stretched res improved their FPS, leading to better game performance.
- Larger hitboxes. With stretched res, the hitboxes of enemies appear larger, making them easier to hit with less precise aim.
- Placebo effect. Some players believe stretched res creates a placebo effect. Although this often carries a negative connotation, if it boosts your confidence and enhances your enjoyment of the game, feel free to keep using it as long as you like.
The drawbacks of using stretched res. If you're uncertain about trying stretched res in Fortnite, here are some potential downsides:
- Performance decrease: Some players claim stretched res resulted in lower FPS, making the game harder to play.
- Reduced field of view. Stretched res might crop parts of your screen, which can be detrimental in battle royale-style games. This narrower view could result in missed enemies and unnecessary deaths.
- Increased difficulty. For some players, stretched res makes the game harder. This could be due to greater horizontal sensitivity, blurry graphics, or simply not adjusting well to the change in gameplay.
In the end, deciding whether or not to use stretched resolution is up to you. Fortunately, if you decide it’s not for you, reverting to Fortnite's default resolution is simple and can be done with just a few clicks.
- If you were hoping stretched res would improve your Fortnite skills and it didn’t, check out this Mytour article on how to get better at Fortnite.
