Alexis Kestler
Greetings fellow Tower of Fantasy fan! Having issues getting the game to run properly in full screen mode on your PC? Don‘t worry, you‘re not alone. Many players have reported frustrating full screen errors that prevent Tower of Fantasy from displaying at full resolution on desktops and laptops.
But don‘t abandon your adventures in Aida just yet! In this detailed guide, I‘ll walk you step-by-step through proven solutions to resolve the Tower of Fantasy full screen bug once and for all. Whether you‘re a casual explorer or hardcore raider, you‘ll be able to enjoy Tower of Fantasy‘s stunning vistas unhindered on your monitor.
Let‘s get started on getting you back to climbing those towers!
What Triggers the Full Screen Error in Tower of Fantasy?
Before we fix the problem, it helps to understand what causes this error first.
From reports on Reddit and the official Tower of Fantasy Discord, the full screen issue almost always occurs after players disable the "Full Screen Display" option in the in-game settings menu.
When this display setting is turned off, it essentially bugs out the maximize functionality in the Tower of Fantasy client. So even though you can freely move and close the game window, the maximize icon in the top right corner becomes unclickable.
With the maximize button disabled, there is then no way to make Tower of Fantasy fill up your entire monitor display. And you‘re stuck with a tiny, constrained window instead of the sweeping full screen view.
Here‘s a quick breakdown of how the full screen error happens:
- Player disables "Full Screen Display" in settings
- Game maximize functionality bugs out
- Maximize icon becomes unclickable
- Player cannot return to full screen mode
This is likely a bug introduced during Tower of Fantasy‘s beta period that the developers still need to address. But don‘t worry, there are a few easy workarounds you can use in the meantime to resolve the issue on your end.
Method 1: Use the F11 Shortcut Key
The quickest and easiest fix is to simply press the F11 key on your keyboard.
F11 is the default Windows shortcut for toggling any application between full screen and windowed mode. So tap F11 when you have Tower of Fantasy open, and the game should immediately maximize to fill up your monitor.
I definitely recommend trying this first, as it takes just a single button press to enable full screen mode. If for some reason F11 does not work, the other methods below should have you covered.
Method 2: Use the Alt+Enter Shortcut
If the standard F11 key fails, another shortcut you can try is Alt+Enter on your keyboard.
Like F11, Alt+Enter is a built-in Windows key command for triggering full screen mode in games and apps. I use Alt+Enter constantly when playing indie Steam games that lack full screen support.
So tap the Alt and Enter keys together while Tower of Fantasy is running. With luck, this should forcibly maximize the display just like F11.
Between F11 and Alt+Enter, one of the shortcuts should successfully override the maximize bug. But if not, we‘ll need to directly fix the source of the problem…
Method 3: Re-enable Full Screen Display in Settings
To completely resolve the root cause of the full screen error, you‘ll need to re-enable the "Full Screen Display" option that was originally disabled:
- Open the main Settings menu in Tower of Fantasy (gear icon in upper right)
- Select the Display tab on the left side
- Check the box next to "Full Screen Display" to turn the setting back on
- Click Confirm to save the change
With "Full Screen Display" re-enabled in the settings, the maximize functionality should be restored. You can then click the maximize icon to return Tower of Fantasy to full screen whenever you want.
I recommend keeping this setting turned ON at all times to prevent the error from recurring. Tower of Fantasy is still in beta and has other bugs to work out. So try to avoid altering key display options until patches roll out.
Now let‘s look at why this full screen issue happens in the first place…
Why Tower of Fantasy Has Full Screen Problems
Bugs and technical quirks are par for the course in any online game these days. Tower of Fantasy is no exception, especially considering it only recently launched in global beta.
As developers optimize and polish Tower of Fantasy leading up to its official release, problems like the full screen error are to be expected.
Disabling a crucial display setting like "Full Screen Display" reveals one of these technical oversights. The developers likely need more time to test toggling this option to prevent the maximize bug.
However, Tower of Fantasy‘s developers have proven very responsive with quickly patching issues and taking in player feedback. So I fully expect an update to address the full screen problems soon.
Until then, the F11 shortcut, Alt+Enter, and re-enabling full screen display in settings should help you skirt the issue. Let‘s recap the key points:
- Full screen error occurs when "Full Screen Display" is disabled
- Workaround by pressing F11 or Alt+Enter for temporary fix
- Re-enable "Full Screen Display" in settings for permanent fix
- Error likely caused by developers needing more beta test time
- Should be patched in a future Tower of Fantasy update
Hopefully with this guide, you are now prepared to tackle the Tower of Fantasy full screen error when it pops up. Let us know if you run into any other technical hurdles with the game! Now get back out there and keep climbing!
