Fortnite – How to Adjust Screen Size (PS4 / Xbox One)

With the launch of Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 1, lots of players are experiencing issues with their screen not fitting on their TV. If this is you, then you’ll want to follow our guide which will show you how to fix the Fortnite screen size issues on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

We came across this issue on an Xbox One when trying to play the new Season of Fortnite. For us, the screen size bug was able to be fixed by completely closing the game and reopening it. As the game loaded, we were offered the chance to adjust the screen size prior to loading into the lobby. However, it seems not all players are getting this lucky.

For now, it seems the Fortnite screen not fitting on TV bug is only affecting console players. Below you’ll find a section devoted to adjusting the screen size on the PS4 and XB1.

How to Fix the Screen Size PS4 Bug

If you’ve booted up your PlayStation 4 and hopped into Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 1, then there is a good chance that your game doesn’t fit your screen. Fear not, this is just an annoying bug can easily be fixed and will likely be patched with the next update. Below are the steps to fixing the Fortnite PS4 screen size bug.

  • Open the PS4 game menu
  • Turn on “Uncap Framerate”
  • Turn on “Invert View”
  • Select “Apply All Changes” (Triangle)

Once you change these settings, Fortnite will automatically reset its resolution on your TV and properly adjust your screen size. To verify this, completely close out of the game and then boot it up again.

Once you have taken care of the Fortnite screen size issue on your PlayStation 4, make sure to go back into the settings and turn off the two settings you turned on.

How to Fix the Screen Size XB1 Bug

If you’re one of million players who want to try out Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 1 on your Xbox One, then you might find that the Fortnite screen is not fitting on your TV. Thankfully, there are a couple of easy steps to adjusting your Fortnite screen size and getting things back to normal on your Xbox One.

  • Open the XB1 System Settings
  • Select “Display and Audio”
  • Select “Calibrate HDTV”
  • Cycle through the different screen sizes until you find one that fits
  • Save your changes

Once you’ve done that, fully close out of Fortnite and reopen it. As the game begins to load again, you should find that your Fortnite screen size is back to normal.

Volodymyr Azimoff
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I love games and I live games. Video games are my passion, my hobby and my job. My experience with games started back in 1994 with the Metal Mutant game on ZX Spectrum computer. And since then, I’ve been playing on anything from consoles, to mobile devices. My first official job in the game industry started back in 2005, and I'm still doing what I love to do.

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