Serious Sam 3 Cannot Set Display Mode (Certified · Bundle)

If the game cannot launch, you can force a specific resolution or windowed mode by editing the .ini file.

Windows display scaling sometimes blocks the game from accessing full-screen permissions. serious sam 3 cannot set display mode

But Sam wasn't about to let Mental get the upper hand. With a mighty roar, he charged forward, blasters blazing, and... If the game cannot launch, you can force

Manually setting the game to windowed mode or a specific resolution can bypass the initial crash. Navigate to Steam\userdata\[YourID]\41070\local\ SeriousSam3.ini with Notepad. Find and change these lines: gfx_bFullScreen = 0; (to force windowed mode) gfx_pixResWidth = 1920; (set to your monitor width) gfx_pixResHeight = 1080; (set to your monitor height) Steam Launch Options: If the game cannot launch