Whether you’re looking for high FPS or trying to minimize input lag, adjusting your PC settings for Fortnite can significantly improve your performance in matches.

Getting your settings right is a game changer. In this guide, we’ll cover the changes Windows and Fortnite have made to the game to help you maximize your FPS and reduce annoying input lags. This guide walks you through the essentials, from Game Mode to the often overlooked, but crucial, Epic Games Launcher settings.

Here’s a complete guide to optimizing Fortnite settings for the best possible performance.

Step 1: Adjusting Windows Settings

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Game mode is more important than you think.

Start by opening your Windows Settings. Click the Start button, then navigate to Settings (the gear icon). For optimal performance, access the Games tongue.

1. Game mode: Enable this. Game Mode prevents Windows Updates from interrupting gameplay and can smooth out your frame rate.
2. Xbox Game Bar: Disable it. Although it offers recording functionality, it takes a toll on performance.
3. Captures: Turn them off as well. Instead, use dedicated software like OBS or NVIDIA ShadowPlay, as these built-in captures can hurt FPS.

Next, type “Graphics Settings” in the search bar to access additional settings.

1. Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling: Enable this option to improve latency and move frame buffering from the CPU to the GPU. This can be beneficial, but try both putting it on and taking it off to see what works best.
2. Variable refresh rate: Disable this option for a stable frame rate.
3. Graphics Performance Preference: Manually set Fortnite to “High Performance” by finding the Fortnite.exe file under Program Files > Epic Games.

Step 2: Fortnite Settings in Epic Games Launcher

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Before moving to Fortnite settings, deal with the Epic Games setup.

To further optimize performance, go to the Epic Games Launcher and under Libraryfind Fortnite. Click on the three dots then Possibilities.

1. Uninstall unnecessary content: If you are not using “Save the World” or high resolution textures, uncheck them to save space and improve performance. Less data means faster gaming.
2. Preload streaming assets: Check this option. This ensures that skins and other visuals load in advance, minimizing ping spikes and mid-game FPS drops.

Step 3: Game Settings

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Video is the place to be.

Once in Fortnite, go to Settings > Video. Here is the optimal configuration for smooth gameplay.

1. Window mode: Set this to Full screen for better performance.
2. Resolution: To use 1920 × 1080 or the native resolution of your monitor.
3. Virtual synchronization: Turn it off here; only use it through the NVIDIA control panel if necessary.
4. Frame rate limit: Set it slightly above your monitor’s refresh rate (e.g. 160 for 144Hz displays) to reduce input lag without risking stuttering.

Rendering modes and quality

For most players, Performance Mode is the way to go, but if you need DirectX 11 settings, temporarily toggle to access additional controls.

1. 3D resolution: Set to 100% for clear visuals.
2. See the distance: Use “Close” or “Medium” to maximize FPS.
3. Textures and meshes: Keep both on “Low” if performance is your priority. High mesh can be used for aesthetic reasons but is generally unnecessary.

Color Settings

To improve Fortnite visuals, adjust the color blindness settings in the game. Deuteranopia 5 can help reduce the intensity of green tints, while Protanopia provides a softer fit. For an extra visual boost, adjust Digital Vibrance in the NVIDIA control panel at 50-60%.

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