How To Get Stretched Res On Fortnite

Okay, listen up, fellow Fortnite fanatics! You want to know a secret? Something whispered only in the most elite gaming circles (or, you know, on Reddit).

It's about to be spilled: how to get that sweet, sweet stretched res. Buckle up, because it's about to get… square.

Step 1: Embrace the Inner PC Master Race (Even if You’re Just… Tolerating It)

First things first, you need a PC. Console players, I’m sorry. Maybe someday Epic will bless you. But today is not that day.

Think of your PC as a magical box of potential. Potential for…weird screen ratios. It’s like giving your monitor a diet.

Now, find that little Windows icon. You know, the one that haunts your dreams when your PC crashes? Click it!

Step 2: Dive into the Nvidia/AMD Abyss

Are you team Nvidia or team AMD? Pick a side. No, this isn't a philosophical debate about the meaning of life.

It just determines which control panel you're about to get lost in. Both are equally confusing at first, don't worry!

For the Nvidia crowd, right-click on your desktop. Then, navigate to the "Nvidia Control Panel." Don't be scared. It's just a bunch of sliders and numbers.

For AMD users, it's a similar process. Right-click, find the "AMD Radeon Settings" (or something equally cryptic), and prepare for adventure!

Step 3: The Resolution Revolution

Here comes the magic! Look for something like "Change Resolution" or "Display Settings." This is where the fun begins.

Uncheck that little box that says "Use NVIDIA scaling" (or the AMD equivalent). We want to be in control, baby!

Then, you’re going to need to create a custom resolution. I know, it sounds intimidating, but trust me.

Step 4: The Sacred Numbers

Here's the key: the width of your resolution should be lower than your monitor's native resolution. Try something like 1440x1080. Or 1600x1080. Experiment!

The height usually stays the same. We're stretching horizontally, not vertically. Unless you want a real funhouse mirror experience.

Apply these settings. Your screen might freak out for a second. Don't panic. It's just asserting its dominance.

Step 5: Fortnite, Here We Come!

Launch Fortnite. Brace yourself for a glorious, or possibly disastrous, new perspective.

Go to your in-game settings and find the resolution options. Choose the stretched resolution you just created.

Apply those changes. And BAM! Stretched res achieved. Congratulations, you're now part of the cool kids club.

Important Side Note (Because There’s Always One)

Some people swear by stretched res. They claim it makes enemies wider and easier to hit. Maybe they’re right. Maybe they’re crazy.

Others find it disorienting and ugly. "Why would you ruin the beautiful graphics of Fortnite?" they cry. To each their own, I say!

Honestly, it's all personal preference. Try it out. See if you like it. If not, revert back. No harm, no foul.

My Unpopular Opinion (Prepare for Controversy)

Confession time: I don't actually use stretched res. I know, I know. I'm a hypocrite.

I tried it. It made me feel…claustrophobic. Like the world was closing in on me.

I prefer the crisp, clean lines of native resolution. Sue me. (Please don't actually sue me.)

Final Thoughts

So, there you have it. The (not-so) secret method for achieving stretched res in Fortnite.

Use this knowledge wisely. And remember, the most important thing is to have fun. Even if that fun involves slightly distorted graphics.

Now go forth and conquer! Or, you know, get eliminated in the first five seconds. We've all been there.