How to fix fullscreen and higher resolution Issue in StarBound?

StarBound is a 2D sandbox game that was released on Steam in December of 2016 by Chucklefish Games. The game, which is set out with different planets to explore and colonize, currently suffers from an issue where the title screen will not display properly unless you are using fullscreen mode. Purchasers are able to change resolutions but this does not fix the problem for all users.

The “starbound change resolution outside of game” is a problem that has been present for a while. There are many fixes to fix the issue, but some require you to do things outside of the game.

Follow the steps below to repair the fullscreen and higher resolution issues in StarBound:

Open the Steam library and click to Properties to open and explore Local files.
Go to Properties by right-clicking Starbound in Win32 or Win64.
Uncheck «Disable display scaling on high DPI settings» under Compatibility.
Press OK

Have you discovered a blunder? Ctrl + Enter will highlight the text.

The “star stable zoomed in” is a problem that has been present for a while. This issue can be fixed by following these steps:

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I fix game Resolution error?

A: To change the game resolution, tap on your avatar at the bottom of screen and select Settings. On this menu, you can either toggle between full-screen or windowed mode.

How do I make Starbound full screen?

A: If you cannot stretch out the game window, there is a way to make it full screen. You need to press Alt+Enter on your keyboard and then click maximize button on the top right-hand corner of Starbounds title bar.