Fortnite is all about fast moves, smooth aim, and quick builds. But did you know that stretching your screen can actually help you play better? It’s a trick many pros used back in the day—and yes, it still works (kind of).

TL;DR

Stretching your screen makes characters look wider, so they’re easier to hit. It can also boost your FPS and reduce input lag. While Fortnite doesn’t officially support stretched resolutions anymore, you can still make it happen with a few steps. We’ll walk you through it, nice and easy!

What Does “Stretched Screen” Mean?

When players say “stretched screen,” they mean changing the game’s aspect ratio to make everything look wider and shorter. Imagine stretching a rubber band—same idea! This used to give players a visual advantage by making enemies easier to spot and shoot.

While Epic Games limited stretched res in Fortnite’s competitive scene, casual and creative players can still have fun with it!

Why Use a Stretched Screen in Fortnite?

• Bigger hitboxes: Enemies look wider, so they seem easier to aim at.
• More FPS: Lower resolutions can increase your frames per second.
• Faster edits and builds: Some players feel input lag is lower.
• Old-school vibes: This was popular with pros in earlier seasons.

Before You Begin

Important heads-up! Epic might not like stretched screens in tournaments. So try this out in casual modes only. Also, this guide is for PC only. Sorry, console friends!

Step-by-Step: How to Stretch Your Screen in Fortnite

This process involves tweaking your monitor settings and Fortnite’s config files. Let’s get to it!

Step 1: Pick Your New Resolution

The most common stretched resolution is 1440×1080. It’s a 4:3 ratio. Other popular ones include:

• 1280×960
• 1024×768
• 1600×1080

Pick one that fits your screen and feels smooth. You might need to experiment.

Step 2: Change Your Fortnite Config File

Let’s change your game’s settings to match the new resolution.

1. Close Fortnite if it’s open.
2. Go to this folder:
   
   C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Local\FortniteGame\Saved\Config\WindowsClient
3. Open the file called GameUserSettings.ini using Notepad.
4. Find these lines and change them:
   • ResolutionSizeX = your custom width
   • ResolutionSizeY = your custom height
   • LastUserConfirmedResolutionSizeX = match the width
   • LastUserConfirmedResolutionSizeY = match the height
   • AspectRatioAxisConstraint = “AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV” (optional for proper stretch)
5. Save the file. Right-click it and choose Properties. Then tick Read-only so Fortnite doesn’t reset it.

Step 3: Set Your GPU to Run the Resolution

Now tell your graphics card to use the new resolution.

For NVIDIA Users:

1. Right-click your desktop and choose NVIDIA Control Panel.
2. Go to Display > Change resolution.
3. Click Customize, then Create Custom Resolution.
4. Enter your custom resolution (ex: 1440×1080) and click Test.
5. If it works, apply the new resolution.
6. Now go to Adjust desktop size and position.
7. Under Scaling, choose:
   • Scaling Mode: Full-screen
   • Perform scaling on: GPU
   • Override scaling mode set by games ✔

For AMD Users:

1. Open Radeon Settings.
2. Go to Display tab.
3. Enable Virtual Super Resolution.
4. Add your custom res under Custom Resolutions.
5. Set Scaling Mode to Full Panel.

Once this is set, your GPU will stretch the screen when you launch Fortnite.

Step 4: Launch Fortnite and Apply the Resolution

Almost done!

1. Open Fortnite.
2. Go to Settings > Video.
3. Set Window Mode to Fullscreen.
4. Choose your custom resolution from the list.

If your resolution doesn’t appear, don’t worry. The config file adjustment already has you covered. The game will launch in it automatically.

Things to Watch Out For

• UI Can Look Weird: Menus and maps may look off.
• Not Tournament Legal: Some events require native 16:9 resolutions.
• May Affect Field of View (FOV): Some info on the sides of your screen might shrink.

Still, many players love the feel and smoother frames of stretched res!

Want the Easiest Option?

Just lower your in-game resolution to something like 1280×720 and set scaling to Full-screen in your GPU settings. It won’t technically be “stretched,” but it can give similar effects and boost FPS too!

Can I Stretch My Screen on Console?

Short answer: not really. Most consoles don’t allow custom resolutions. Some players mess with TV display settings, but it’s not the same and doesn’t give a true stretch.

Is It Worth It?

Here’s the deal—stretched screen can feel faster, smoother, and just more old-school cool. But it’s really up to you.

If you want:

• Smoother FPS
• Bigger character models
• A fresh new feel to Fortnite

…then try it out! You can always go back.

Final Thoughts

Stretched screen isn’t for everyone. But it’s fun to experiment with, and it just might help your aim improve. Just remember to use it responsibly—and don’t bring it to tournaments if it’s not allowed.

Now suit up, crank those 90s, and enjoy your widened Fortnite world!

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