The concept of ‘True Stretched’ resolution has always been a hot topic of discussion within the Valorant community. Whether you’re a veteran Counter-Strike player switching to Valorant or a newbie to FPS games, the true stretched resolution can offer you a significant advantage in competitive shooters.
For the uninitiated, the biggest advantage of using a true stretched resolution is that it makes enemy player models appear larger, which can significantly improve your ability to land headshots with greater ease. It can also give you a noticeable boost to your FPS since it renders the game at a lower resolution than your monitor’s native setting.
As a tradeoff, this method has a couple of drawbacks. One drawback is that your screen size at the edges is reduced, which means you might miss enemies lurking on the far sides of your screen—something that has led to some infamously hilarious moments in Counter-Strike.
While there is no innate true stretched resolution available in Valorant, there are a number of methods you can adopt to get a true stretched resolution similar to that of Counter-Strike 2. In this article, we’ll showcase the method that’s easiest to do and doesn’t require any third-party software like ‘winexp’ to execute.
How To Get True Stretched Resolution in Valorant Without Third-Party Software
Below, we’ve listed the easiest method that you can use to get a true stretched resolution in Valorant without using ‘winexp’ or any other third-party software. Using this approach, you can safely get your desired resolution without risking a Vanguard ban on your account.
- Go to your ‘Device Manager’ by hitting your Windows key and searching for the same. Once there, look for the ‘Monitors’ section, right-click on your monitor, and hit ‘Disable Device’. Don’t worry, you’ll still be able to see the screen and everything in it.
- Right-click on your desktop and go to ‘Nvidia Control Panel’. Go to ‘Change Resolution’ from the left-hand side menu, and hit ‘Customize’.
- Click ‘Create Custom Resolution’, and enter your desired stretched resolution. Make sure that the ratio between your horizontal and vertical resolution is 1.45:1. We recommend one of the following resolutions: 1568×1080, 1280×882, 1124×768. If you have a 1440p monitor, you can also go ahead and try 1980×1324.
- Apply your new resolution and launch Valorant.
- Hit ‘Letterbox’ and apply.
- Hit ‘Fill’ and apply.
And that’s it! By following these steps, you’ll have successfully switched to a true stretched resolution in Valorant. To see the difference, jump into the Range—you should notice changes in the player models and a boost in FPS.
Don’t worry, your sensitivity and other in-game settings won’t require changing. However, note that since you’re playing on a new FoV, your muscle memory may take some time to adjust. Give yourself a few matches to adapt, and you’ll be back to your best in no time!
