How do I adjust my FPS in Fortnite if it is locked or capped?

If you'd like to adjust Fortnite's default FPS settings to a preferred number, check out the available options below!

Note: Changing your FPS manually can cause performance issues, like stuttering and FPS drops. Make these changes at your discretion and if you experience any issues, revert the changes back to their original values.

Turn off V-Sync

V-Sync limits your FPS to match the refresh rate (Hz) your monitor operates to minimize screen tearing while you play. If you would like to set your FPS to a number different from your monitor's capabilities (lower or higher), you will need to turn off V-Sync:

  1. While in the Fortnite lobby, select the Player Profile icon at the top right
  2. Select Settings (gear icon)
  3. Turn V-Sync Off in the Display section
  4. Select the Frame Rate you prefer in the Frame Rate Limit section
  5. Click on Apply button in the bottom right corner
  6. Click the Back button to return to the lobby

Note: Your FPS while in the Fortnite lobby is limited to 60/120 depending on the Window and Rendering mode the game is set to. To check whether your settings have been applied successfully, you will need to play a game (any game mode would do).

If you notice that the changes you made have not been applied, follow the steps outlined in following link What do I do if Fortnite doesn't save my settings? and try adjusting your game settings again.

Other ways to customize your FPS

AMD Graphic cards, visit the AMD official website.

Intel Graphic cards, visit the Intel official website.

Nvidia Graphic cards, visit the Nvidia official website.

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