Fortnite Stretch Resolution: How to Enable Setting For Better FPS and Visibility

Want to increase your FPS or make things clearer in Fortnite? Many players and pros have turned to stretched resolution as a means of getting ahead of the competition. While it does take some work to set up, the payoff can be well worth it. Here's a simple guide to enable stretched resolution and select the best settings for your playstyle.

What is Stretched Resolution?

Stretched resolution adjusts the game's aspect ratio and pixel density so that in-game objects may appear more "wider". The advantages are

• Boosted FPS: Lower resolution reduces strain on your system's graphical processing.
• Better Visibility: Enemies and other objects appear larger, thus are easier to spot.

 

 

Enabling Stretched Resolution

Method 1: Using NVIDIA Control Panel

In case you have an NVIDIA video card, this is the most straightforward way to enable stretched resolution:

Open NVIDIA Control Panel:

Right-click on your desktop and choose NVIDIA Control Panel.

Scaling Adjustment

1. Navigate to Adjust Desktop Size and Position
2. Choose Scaling Mode: Fullscreen
3. Scale on GPU
4. Overrider scaling mode set by games and programs

Creating a Custom Resolution

1. Under the Display option, click on Change Resolution
2. Customize then Create Custom Resolution
3. Type in your desired settings 1350x1080 horizontal x vertical
4. Click on Test and save the resolution if it works

Apply Your Custom Resolution

Under the Custom section, select your resolution and click Apply.

Set Window Mode in Fortnite:

Open Fortnite and set Window Mode to Windowed Fullscreen in the settings.

 

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Method 2: Fortnite User Settings (Config File)

For those comfortable diving into game files, this method offers more flexibility:

Find the Config Files:

• Press Windows + R, type %localappdata%, and hit Enter.
• Navigate to FortniteGame > Saved > Config > WindowsClient.

Edit GameUserSettings File:

• Find GameUserSettings.ini and right-click to uncheck Read-Only in Properties.
• Open the file and look for:
• ResolutionSizeX and ResolutionSizeY.
• Replace those values with your desired resolution, for example, 1350x1080.
• Then find DesiredScreenWidth and DesiredScreenHeight and compare them to the resolution.
• Save and Lock Changes:
• Save the file and re-enable Read-Only in Properties.
• Launch Fortnite:
• Your game should now run at the stretched resolution set in the file.

 

 

Common Stretched Resolutions

Here are some of the most widely used resolutions by Fortnite pros and enthusiasts:

•         1750x1080: Great balance between clarity and FPS.
•         1600x1080: Widely used by competitive players.
•         1550x1080: Slightly more stretched for better visibility.
•         1440x1080: Perfect for low-end PCs that need a performance boost.
•         936x668: Extremely stretched for maximum FPS boosts.

Pros and Cons of Stretched Resolution

Pros

• Improved FPS for smooth gameplay
• Larger models for easier aiming
• Wider field of view to spot enemies

Cons

• Can distort visuals, making buildings and objects look odd.
• Some resolutions may feel awkward to play with.
• Epic Games has patched config tweaks in the past, so this method may stop working in future updates.

If stretched resolution feels right for you, try it out and experiment with different values to find what works best for your setup and playstyle.