The GameUserSettings.ini file is a core configuration file for games built on , most notably popularized by ARK: Survival Evolved and ARK: Survival Ascended . It handles basic game client options like graphics and resolution, as well as critical server-side rules. Core Structure & Sections
: Sets the display to Fullscreen (0), Windowed Fullscreen (1), or Windowed (2). GameUserSettings.ini
: Sets the text that appears when players join a server. Essential Client Settings (Graphics & Performance) The GameUserSettings
A standard GameUserSettings.ini is divided into specific headers. While you can add many custom lines, the most common sections include: : Sets the text that appears when players join a server
: Caps the FPS to match your monitor's refresh rate. How to set up an ARK: Survival Ascended server - IONOS
: Manages local client settings such as screen resolution, window mode, and V-Sync.
: Disables vertical sync to potentially increase frame rates.