: Manages local client settings such as screen resolution, window mode, and V-Sync.
A standard GameUserSettings.ini is divided into specific headers. While you can add many custom lines, the most common sections include:
: (Primarily for ARK) Controls the core rules of the game environment, such as difficulty, PvP/PvE status, and damage multipliers. GameUserSettings.ini
/ ResolutionSizeY=1080 : Manually sets the game's resolution.
: Sets the text that appears when players join a server. Essential Client Settings (Graphics & Performance) : Manages local client settings such as screen
For better performance or specific visuals, these settings are frequently modified:
: Caps the FPS to match your monitor's refresh rate. How to set up an ARK: Survival Ascended server - IONOS such as difficulty
: Disables vertical sync to potentially increase frame rates.