Fortnite: The Best Settings for Graphics & Gameplay on PC, Mac & Console

If you're a Fortnite player, you may be wondering how you can tweak your game settings to help with performance or gameplay. Fortnite can be run on many systems (including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile) so the best settings may vary from person to person, but we've gathered up the best settings to balance gameplay and performance. We also go over the best sensitivity and aim assist settings in this article as well. Keep reading to learn more.

Fortnite Settings to Balance Performance & Graphics

Window mode: Fullscreen
Resolution: Native resolution
VSync: Off
Frame rate limit: Unlimited/monitor refresh rate
Rendering mode: DirectX12
View distance: Medium
Set most other settings to low or off to maximize FPS alongside graphics.

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Balanced Graphics Settings (PC)

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Balanced performance and graphics quality As computer builds can vary, these settings will help improve your Fortnite performance no matter how powerful your computer is. If you play on a console, you may or may not have all of these settings as some of them are computer specific, but feel free to adjust them to these specifications as you see fit.^{[1]
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- Window mode: Fullscreen. Pick this over Borderless Windowed mode, as it allows the game to use all the available resources from your monitor to improve performance.
- Resolution: Set to your monitor's native resolution (likely 1920 x 1080 or 2560 x 1440).
- VSync: Off. VSync can cause input lag, and it's better to use Freesync (AMD) or G-Sync (Nvidia) if your monitor supports it.
- Frame rate limit: Unlimited. If you notice performance drops, change this setting to match your monitor's refresh rate.
- Rendering mode: DirectX 12, if your GPU supports it. If you have an old GPU, select Performance, but expect lower graphics quality and more FPS swings.
- Anti-aliasing and super resolution: FXAA. You can also turn this off if you notice performance drops, but it will lower the graphics quality.
- 3D resolution: 100%.
- View distance: Medium. If you need to further improve performance, switch to Near.
- Shadows: Off. Rendering shadows takes a lot of processing power, and turning them off doesn't detract much from the game's graphics quality.
- Global Illumination: Off. Rendering lighting takes a lot of processing power, and turning it off doesn't detract much from the game's graphics quality.
- Textures: Low. If you have a more powerful PC, you can bump this up.
- Effects: Low. If you have a more powerful PC, you can bump this up.
- Post processing: Off. If you have a more powerful PC, you can bump this up.
- Motion blur: Off. Rendering motion blur takes a lot of resources, and it can be distracting in a competitive game.
- Hardware ray tracing: Off.
- Nvidia Reflex Low Latency: On. Only available if you have an Nvidia GPU.
- DLSS: On. Only available if you have an Nvidia GPU.

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FPS Maximizing Graphics Settings (PC)

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Maximum FPS To maximize FPS, set everything to low and use Performance mode. This will drastically reduce your graphics quality, but it will give you the maximum amount of FPS. If you prioritize FPS over graphics, this is the best choice for you.
- This is also how many of the pros play Fortnite, so if you're trying to play like a pro, emulate their game settings!

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Best Mouse Sensitivity Settings (PC)

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If you're playing on PC, set your mouse sensitivity settings to the following:
- X-Axis Sensitivity: 10%
- Y-Axis Sensitivity: 10%
- Mouse DPI: 800
  - This is the best option for most players, though if you try this configuration out and don't like it, try tweaking it until the sensitivity feels good.

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Best Controller Sensitivity Settings (Console)

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Set your controller sensitivity settings to the following:
- ADS Look Horizontal Speed: 8%
- ADS Look Vertical Speed: 8%
- ADS Turning Horizontal Boost: 0%
- ADS Turning Vertical Boost: 0%
- ADS Turning Boost Ramp Time: 0.00 Seconds.

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Best Controller Aim Assist Settings (Console)

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Set your aim assist between 80 and 100. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, using aim assist will help you out a lot. Aim assist doesn't aim for you, but it helps make your crosshair movement more precise even with high sensitivity.
- Aim assist is only available if you're playing with a controller. This means you'll only be able to set it on the console version of Fortnite (for Playstation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch) or on PC if you're using a controller instead of a keyboard and mouse.
- Look Input Curve: Linear
  - A linear Look Input Curve allows you to get a similar feeling while playing that you would get from a mouse and keyboard.
- Look Dampening Time: 0.00 seconds

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Best Scope Sensitivity (PC & Console)

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Focus on consistency, not speed. The best scope sensitivity is the one that works best for you and your playstyle. You want the sensitivity to be low enough that you can quickly change positions, but not so sensitive that bumping your mouse will completely mess up your shot.
- Most Fortnite players play with 100% sensitivity. The next most popular sensitivity setting is 50%, then 40-49.9%.

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Best Audio Settings (PC & Console)

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The most optimal audio settings prioritizes sound effects and chat. These settings work for just about every situation and every player, no matter what platform you're playing on.
- Main Volume: 100%
- Music Volume: 0% - 20%
- Sound Effects: 100%
- Dialogue: 0% - 20%
- Voice Chat: 10% - 80%
- Cinematics: 0% - 20%
- Sound Quality: High
- 3D Headphones: Off
  - If your headphones come with virtual surround sound, turn that off as well.
- Visualize Sound Effects: On

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Fortnite System Requirements (PC)

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Minimum system requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i3-3225 or newer
- Memory: 8GB
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000, AMD Radeon Vega 8 or better
- Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
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Recommended system requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i5 7500U
- Memory: 8GB
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960, AMD R9 280, or better
- Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
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Epic Quality system requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i7-8700, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, or better
- Memory: 16GB of RAM or more
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1080, AMD RX 5700 XT, or better
- VRAM: 4GB
- Storage: NVMe SSD
- Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit