Game "Brightness" is Locked in Fullscreen

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The brightness slider in the game does nothing when you are in Fullscreen mode.

Symptoms
  • Slider doesn't work
  • Stuck brightness
  • Cannot adjust
Possible Causes
  • Windows "Auto-HDR"
  • Monitor OSD override
  • DirectX 12 limitation

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Switch to "Borderless Windowed"

Allows Windows to handle the brightness instead of the game.

2

Disable "Auto-HDR"

Windows Settings > Display > HDR > Turn off Auto-HDR.

3

Adjust via GPU Control Panel

Use NVIDIA/AMD settings to force a brightness/gamma change.

When to See a Technician

In DX12, many traditional "gamma" controls are disabled in favor of system-level HDR management.

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