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Changing screen size in windowed mode on PC

Ryuhi
Ryuhi Member Posts: 4,447
in Ask the Community

I could swear this used to be an option, but I can no longer find it. Since I don't have a dual monitor setup, changing the window size can be handy when I want to do things like have twitch chat open while ingame. I remember it used to be in the settings, but now I'm having trouble being able to change it at all.

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  • Ryuhi
    Ryuhi Member Posts: 4,447
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    Found the proper setting in the GameUserSettings.ini, apparently changing "ScreenScaleForWindowedMode" will allow you to resize the window proper. Kinda wish it was an option ingame like it used to be, or if we could at least stretch the window or something rather than having to edit the file, but hey at least someone searching the forums will find it if they need I guess.

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  • FireHazard
    FireHazard Member Posts: 7,317
    https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/comment/1203351#Comment_1203351

    I thought this already exists in the in-game settings? At least to change the size anyways.

    I'm guessing you're doing this for a wide-screen monitor? Which I don't personally know if changing the settings in the game files is a good idea, since it's (probably) treated as a "do at your own risk thing" like changing the perk icons in-game for example. By this, I mean EAC might detect it as cheating or something, but I doubt something like this really falls under the category, it's just a thought.

  • Ryuhi
    Ryuhi Member Posts: 4,447

    The option isnt in game anymore, and i'm using a standard 16:10 resolution. The file I mentioned is literally the file your in game options are written to (like disable tutorials, or menu music volume) which has a lot of options that either arent in the settings menu or were apparently removed (like this one)

  • FireHazard
    FireHazard Member Posts: 7,317
    https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/comment/1204906#Comment_1204906

    Ah I see, well at least your issue was resolved. That's all that really matters in the end.