I reinstalled Red Dead Redemption 2 and now the screen is super big, I only see the left right black corner. Is there anything I can do? Please help. How do I modify an oversized screen in an app/game?

Troubleshooting Screen Size Issues in Red Dead Redemption 2 on Windows 11

Are you experiencing display problems after reinstalling Red Dead Redemption 2? Specifically, is the game opening in an oversized window that only reveals a small portion of the game screen, with black borders on the sides? If so, you’re not alone, and there are steps you can take to resolve this issue.

Understanding the Problem

Many gamers encounter display scaling or resolution issues after reinstalling or updating games. In this scenario, the game appears in an improperly scaled window, with only the left or right segment visible, and no apparent in-game settings to adjust the resolution or window size. This can be caused by resolution mismatches, improper configuration files, or graphics settings that don’t align with your display.

Common Causes

• Incorrect default resolution settings: The game might be defaulting to an unsupported or incorrect resolution.
• Missing or corrupted configuration files: Sometimes, the game saves settings in specific files which can be manually edited.
• Display scaling issues on Windows 11: Windows scaling settings can sometimes interfere with how games display.
• Graphics driver issues: Outdated or incompatible drivers can cause resolution problems.

Steps to Fix the Oversized Screen Issue

1. Check In-Game Resolution Settings

While your initial attempt didn’t find an option to modify resolution, it’s worth verifying:

• Launch the game.
• Access the settings menu.
• Navigate to display or graphics settings.
• Attempt to manually set a resolution matching your monitor’s native resolution.
• Save the changes and restart the game.

If the game still doesn’t allow resolution changes within settings or only presents mod options, proceed to editing configuration files.

2. Locate and Edit Configuration Files

Red Dead Redemption 2 stores display settings in configuration files. On Windows 11, these are commonly found in:

C:\Users\[YourUser]\Documents\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2

or

C:\Users\[YourUser]\AppData\Local\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2

If you cannot find a settings file:

• Ensure that hidden files and folders are visible in your File Explorer options.
• Look for files named similar to settings.xml, UserSettings.xml, or Graphics.xml.

3. Create or Modify the Settings File

If no configuration file exists, you can create one manually:

• Open