How to Fix Can’t Change Resolution in Metaphor ReFantazio?

Having trouble changing the resolution in Metaphor ReFantazio? If your game is stuck at a default resolution of 1536×864 or doesn’t apply a newly selected resolution, you’re likely facing a conflict between the game’s display settings and your graphics configuration.

The most common reason for this issue is when the game utilizes the integrated GPU instead of the dedicated GPU in Windows. Additionally, interference from display scaling with the game’s resolution settings can also lead to this problem.

Now that we have discussed the causes, let’s explore the solutions.

1. Run the Game on a Dedicated Graphics Card

This issue often arises when the game uses the integrated graphics card, which may not support higher resolutions. To resolve this, we can configure the game to run using the dedicated GPU. This change allows the game full access to higher display resolutions and enhances performance compared to the iGPU, which has limited options.

1. Press the Win key to open the Start Menu.
2. Type Graphics Settings and hit Enter to open the graphics settings.
   
3. Click Browse and navigate to the directory where the game executable file is located.
4. Select the executable file and click Open to add it.
5. Once added, select the executable file under Apps and click Options.
6. Select High Performance and click Save.
   
7. This setup should enable the game to utilize your dedicated GPU, and you should be able to select a higher resolution.

1.1 Nvidia Control Panel

If you are using an Nvidia graphics card, follow these additional steps:

1. Open the control panel by right-clicking on the Desktop and selecting the Nvidia Control Panel.
2. Select Manage 3D settings from the left pane and go to Program Settings.
   
3. Click on Add and select Metaphor ReFantazio if it appears in the list. If not, click Browse, navigate to the game’s directory, and select the executable file.
   
4. Select High-performance Nvidia processors under Select the preferred graphics processor for this program.
   
5. Click Apply to save the settings.
   
6. After setting up, check if you can change the resolution.

2. Match Resolutions in Game and Windows Settings

At times, the game may be locked at the default resolution due to a mismatch or incompatibility between the Windows resolution and the game’s resolution. Ensuring that both are set to the same resolution can prevent conflicts that cause this issue. Additionally, it is advisable to adjust the scaling to the recommended settings along with selecting a matching resolution to ensure compatibility between the game and the system’s display settings.

1. Right-click on the Desktop and select Display Settings.
2. Under Display Resolution, choose the recommended resolution or another resolution you prefer.
   
3. Similarly, under Scale, select the recommended value or another setting that suits your needs.
4. Open the game and navigate to Display Settings. Choose the same resolution that you selected in the Windows display settings.
   
5. Check if the issue is resolved.

3. Enable High DPI Scaling Override

High DPI scaling override behavior is a feature that allows applications to manage their own scaling instead of relying on Windows to adjust it automatically. This can be particularly helpful if users face resolution problems or if content appears blurry on high-resolution displays. Enabling high DPI scaling might resolve the resolution issues in Metaphor ReFantazio.

1. Right-click Metaphor ReFantazio and select Properties.
   
2. Go to the Compatibility tab and click Change high DPI settings.
   
3. Check Override high DPI scaling behavior. Scaling performed by: and select the appropriate option.
4. Click OK to save these settings.
   
5. Launch the game to see if the resolution issue has been resolved.

If you are still unable to change the resolution, ensure to verify the game files and consider reinstalling the game to check if corrupted files are not causing the issue. Before proceeding with these steps, try running the game as an administrator to iron out any permission issues. Also, ensure that the GPU drivers are updated. By following these steps, you should hopefully resolve the problem.