Lorene Melone
How To Resolve Fullscreen Mode Issues in theHunter Call of the Wild
If you’re struggling to get theHunter Call of the Wild to run correctly in fullscreen mode, you’re definitely not the only one. A lot of players run into situations where the game insists on starting in windowed mode or refuses to switch to fullscreen, which is pretty frustrating when all you want is an immersive experience without stuff like pesky borders or the taskbar sticking out. This guide gathers some tried-and-true methods—some work immediately, others might take a bit of tinkering, but overall, they’ve saved a bunch of players from pulling their hair out. Expect to end up with a game that looks good on your monitor, whether that’s borderless windowed or proper fullscreen.
How to Fix Fullscreen Problems in theHunter Call of the Wild
Use Keyboard Shortcut to Switch to Fullscreen
This one’s kind of a quick shot in the dark, but pressing Alt + Enter while in-game often toggles between windowed and fullscreen. On some setups, it’s like a magic switch—on others, it fails to do anything. Still, it’s worth a shot before diving deep. To make sure it works, you gotta have the game focused, then hit those keys at the right moment. Sometimes it’s just a matter of timing or window focus. If this works, tada! You’re golden. If not, move on to the next fix.
Method 1: Modify Launch Options in Steam
This fixes a lot of weird launch issues, especially if the game defaults to windowed mode. The reason this works is because adding launch parameters can override bad defaults or obscure internal settings. On some machines, the game ignores these options at first, but after a reboot or a fresh launch, it sticks. Here’s what to do:
- Close the game if it’s open.
- Open the Steam client and go to your library.
- Right-click on theHunter Call of the Wild and click Properties.
- Under the General tab, click the text box labeled Launch Options.
- Type in
-fullscreenor-borderless. You can even try both if one doesn’t work. Some recommend-windowed -noborderfor borderless window. It’s usually a game of trial and error. - Close the properties window and launch the game normally. Check if it’s now in fullscreen or borderless window.
For some, this tweak forces the game to respect the display mode, especially on setups where it insists on opening in windowed or ignored fullscreen settings. Keep in mind, you might need to reboot or relaunch a few times.
Method 2: Tweak the Settings File Manually
If the launch options didn’t help, messing around with the configuration files can do the trick. These files tend to override in-game preferences if you poke at them directly. The key files are stored in your Documents folder and are usually named settings.json.
- Navigate to Documents and find the folder theHunter Call of the Wild.
- Inside, go to Saves and then Settings.
- Find
settings.jsonand right-click, then select Open with > Notepad. - Search (Ctrl + F) for
"displayFullscreen": 0. Change it to"displayFullscreen": 1. If you see"displayWindowed": true, make sure to set it to false. - Save the file and relaunch the game to see if it opens in fullscreen mode now.
It’s kind of weird, but on some setups, editing this file is the magic bullet. Sometimes the game ignores your in-game choices, so changing this file is like planting a flag in the ground.
Method 3: Tweak In-Game Video Settings
If all else fails, load the game and head straight into the Video Options. Sometimes, just resetting the resolution or manually toggling fullscreen does the trick:
- Open the game and go directly to Settings from the main menu.
- Navigate to Video Settings.
- Set your resolution to a lower one—like
1600 x 900—and hit Apply. - Then, bump the resolution back up to your normal setting (like
1920 x 1080) and ensure Fullscreen is checked. - Apply those changes and restart the game. Voilà, you may find it respects your display preference now.
This method sometimes resets the game’s internal display preferences, which can get stuck if you previously switched resolutions or window modes.
Extra Tips & Common Problems to Look Out For
- Make sure your graphics drivers are fully updated—outdated drivers are sneaky culprits.
- Check your Windows display settings—sometimes, weird resolution or scaling settings mess with fullscreen detection.
- Running Steam as an administrator can sort out permission issues, especially if the game refuses to set display modes properly.
Wrap-up
If you follow these steps, fullscreen problems in theHunter Call of the Wild get a lot more manageable. It’s a mix of tweaking launch options, editing game config files, and adjusting in-game settings—sometimes in that order. Getting the game to behave the way you want isn’t always straightforward, but these tricks have worked on multiple setups. Fingers crossed this helps, because nothing’s more annoying than a game that won’t switch modes when you’ve got a nice monitor ready to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the game still refuses to go fullscreen?
Sometimes, verifying the game files via Steam or even reinstalling can clear out stubborn config issues. Also, double-check that your display isn’t set to a non-standard resolution or refresh rate that confuses the game.
Can I play in borderless window instead of fullscreen?
Yeah, that’s often a safer bet, especially if fullscreen keeps crashing. Using the launch option -borderless or tweaking settings manually usually does the trick. It’s a nice middle ground if fullscreen proves tricky.
What if I can’t find the settings.json file?
First, make sure you’re looking in the right folder: Documents > theHunter Call of the Wild > Saves > Settings. If the file isn’t there, launching the game once usually creates it. If it still doesn’t appear, check that your game is fully installed and that your save directory isn’t redirected somewhere else.