How to Fix Can’t Change Resolution in Metaphor ReFantazio?

In Metaphor ReFantazio, the resolution setting may fail to change and instantly go back to the default, leaving the display stuck no matter what you choose. This shows the game is running through the built-in GPU rather than the dedicated one, stopping the chosen resolution from applying correctly.

The most common cause is the system using the built-in GPU by default, with other triggers like Windows and in-game resolutions not matching or display scaling conflicts.

Now that we’ve covered the causes, let’s walk through the fixes.

1. Run the Game on a Dedicated Graphics Card

This issue often appears when the game uses the integrated graphics (iGPU), which may not support higher resolutions. To fix this, set the game to run on your dedicated GPU. This gives the game access to higher resolutions and improves performance compared to the iGPU.

1. Press the Win key to open the Start Menu.
2. Type Graphics Settings and press Enter to open it.
   
3. Click Browse and navigate to the folder where the game’s executable file is located.
4. Select the executable file and click Open to add it.
5. Once added, select the executable under Apps and click Options.
6. Select High performance and click Save.
   
7. Launch the game again. It should now use your dedicated GPU, letting you pick a higher resolution.

1.1 Nvidia Control Panel

If you are using an Nvidia graphics card, follow these additional steps:

1. Right-click the Desktop and open the NVIDIA Control Panel.
2. Select Manage 3D settings from the left pane, then go to Program Settings.
   
3. Click Add and select Metaphor ReFantazio if it appears. If not, click Browse, go to the game’s folder, and select the executable file.
   
4. Under Select the preferred graphics processor for this program, choose High-performance NVIDIA processor.
   
5. Click Apply to save the settings.
   
6. Restart the game and try changing the resolution again.

2. Match Resolutions in Game and Windows Settings

Sometimes the game gets locked to a default resolution because Windows and the game are using different settings. Setting both to the same resolution helps avoid conflicts. Also make sure the display scaling is set to the recommended value to keep everything in sync.

1. Right-click the Desktop and select Display Settings.
2. Under Display resolution, select the recommended (native) resolution for your monitor, or another resolution you prefer.
   
3. Under Scale, pick the Recommended value (or a setting that works best for you).
4. Open the game and go to Display Settings. Choose the same resolution you set in Windows.
   
5. Apply the change and check if the resolution now sticks.

3. Enable High DPI Scaling Override

High DPI scaling override lets an app control its own scaling instead of relying on Windows to do it. This is helpful if the game looks blurry or refuses to switch resolutions on high‑resolution displays. Enabling it may resolve the issue in Metaphor ReFantazio.

1. Right-click Metaphor ReFantazio (the game’s .exe or its shortcut) and select Properties.
   
2. Go to the Compatibility tab and click Change high DPI settings.
   
3. Check Override high DPI scaling behavior. Scaling performed by: and select Application.
4. Click OK to save the settings.
   
5. Launch the game and test the resolution again.