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.
1.1 Nvidia Control Panel
If you are using an Nvidia graphics card, follow these additional steps:
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.
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.
