How to Unlock Framerate in Unity Games by Editing boot.config

Many Unity games come with a default framerate limit that can impact your gaming experience. If you encounter this issue, you can often resolve it by editing the boot.config file. Before going into this, I do would like to state the following.

1. If you would be using a game that also contains EAC, make sure to disable it. If there is no option to disable it, ask the developer if it’s permitted to use this edit in your files or not. Some games already have this fixed in their game files, but most of the game devs haven’t.
2. This fix is possible on all kinds of Unity games. Always make sure you have a backup in case you mess things up.
   

Follow these steps to unlock the framerate in your Unity games.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Locate the boot.config File

First, you need to find the boot.config file, which is typically located in the game’s installation directory. If you’re using a game client like Steam, navigate to the following path:

<SteamLibrary>\steamapps\common\<YourGameName>\<yourgamename_data>\boot.config

2. Backup the boot.config File

Before making any changes, create a backup of the original boot.config file. This way, you can easily restore it if anything goes wrong.

• Windows: Right-click the file and select “Copy”, then paste it somewhere safe.
• macOS: Right-click the file and select “Duplicate”.

3. Edit the boot.config File

Open the boot.config file with a text editor. Notepad is suitable for Windows users, and TextEdit works for macOS users.

Add or modify the following lines to unlock the framerate:

gfx-enable-native-gfx-jobs=1
gfx-enable-gfx-jobs=1
targetFrameRate=X ( Replace X with your desired framerate (e.g., 60, 120, 144). )

4. Save the Changes

After making the necessary edits, save the file:

• Windows: Click “File” > “Save”.
• macOS: Click “File” > “Save”.

5. Test the Game

Launch the game to verify that the changes have taken effect and the framerate has improved.

Additional Tips

• Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure your graphics drivers are up to date, as outdated drivers can negatively impact game performance.
• V-Sync Settings: Check the in-game settings for V-Sync. Disabling V-Sync can help achieve higher framerates.
• Optimize System Performance: Close unnecessary background applications to free up system resources.

What games are confirmed on working with this fix so far?

The following list shows any game we know about that works with this edit. Keep in mind that we don’t have all the games listed here, but If you miss a game that we need to add, let us know on Discord!