{"id":40146,"date":"2026-05-01T17:03:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T21:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/?p=40146"},"modified":"2026-05-01T17:06:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T21:06:14","slug":"invincible-vs-black-screen-fix-window-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/invincible-vs-black-screen-fix-window-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Invincible VS Black Screen on PC \u2013 Window Mode & Config File Method"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You click “Play” on Invincible VS<\/em>. The screen goes dark. You hear audio\u2014maybe the menu music, maybe the announcer’s voice\u2014but the screen remains completely black. No image. No error message. Just an endless void where your game should be. This specific black screen issue (where audio plays but video does not) is almost always caused by a fullscreen initialization failure. Your graphics card and the game cannot agree on a resolution, refresh rate, or display mode, so the screen stays black while the game runs invisibly in the background. The fastest and most reliable fix is to force the game into window mode<\/strong> by editing a single configuration file. This guide walks you through every step, even if you cannot see anything on screen or access the in-game settings menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes the Black Screen in Invincible VS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into the fix, it helps to understand what is happening. When Invincible VS<\/em> launches in fullscreen mode, it attempts to take exclusive control of your display. It sends a request to Windows: “Switch to this resolution, at this refresh rate, in fullscreen mode.” If your monitor, graphics card, or Windows version disagrees with any part of that request, the handshake fails. The game thinks it is running, but Windows never displays the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common triggers for this specific black screen:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trigger<\/th>Why It Happens<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Multiple monitors<\/td>The game tries to launch<\/a> on the wrong display<\/td><\/tr>
4K or ultrawide resolution<\/td>The game defaults to a resolution your monitor does not support<\/td><\/tr>
144Hz+ refresh rate<\/td>High refresh rates can confuse older game engines<\/td><\/tr>
HDR enabled in Windows<\/td>HDR and exclusive fullscreen sometimes conflict<\/td><\/tr>
Recent GPU driver update<\/td>A new driver changed how fullscreen is handled<\/td><\/tr>
DisplayPort connection<\/td>Rare compatibility issue with some DP versions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that window mode bypasses all of these triggers entirely<\/strong>. In window mode, the game runs as a standard Windows application window, not taking exclusive control of your display. The black screen disappears instantly for most users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 1: Edit the Config File (Even If You Cannot Launch the Game)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the primary fix. It works even if you have never successfully launched Invincible VS<\/em> before, and it works even if you are currently staring at a black screen right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Open File Explorer and Show Hidden Folders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The configuration file you need is located inside a hidden folder called AppData<\/code>. By default, Windows hides this folder from view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Press Windows Key + E<\/code> to open File Explorer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click This PC<\/strong> on the left sidebar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Open your C: drive<\/strong> (or whatever drive contains your Windows installation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Open the Users<\/strong> folder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Open the folder with your Windows username<\/strong> (for example, John<\/code> or Desktop<\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. At the top of the window, click the View<\/code> tab<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Click Show<\/code> \u2192 Hidden items<\/code><\/strong> (a checkmark will appear)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. You should now see the AppData<\/code><\/strong> folder appear (it may look faded)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2: Navigate to the Correct Folder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Follow this exact path:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    C:\\Users[YourUsername]\\AppData\\Local\\Tag Fighter\\Save\\Config\\Windows\\<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Breaking it down:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Folder<\/th>Action<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    AppData<\/code><\/td>Open it<\/td><\/tr>
    Local<\/code><\/td>Open it<\/td><\/tr>
    Tag Fighter<\/code><\/td>Open it<\/td><\/tr>
    Save<\/code><\/td>Open it<\/td><\/tr>
    Config<\/code><\/td>Open it<\/td><\/tr>
    Windows<\/code><\/td>Open it<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Inside the Windows<\/code> folder, you will see a file named GameUserSettings.ini<\/code><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 3: Open and Edit the Config File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Right-click<\/strong> on GameUserSettings.ini<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Select Open with<\/strong> \u2192 Notepad<\/strong> (do not use WordPad or Word)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      You will see many lines of text. Do not be intimidated. You only need to change one or two values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 4: Change Fullscreen Mode to Window Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Scroll down until you find this line:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      FullscreenMode=0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It may also show FullscreenMode=1<\/code> or FullscreenMode=2<\/code>. Here is what each number means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Value<\/th>Mode<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      0<\/code><\/td>Exclusive Fullscreen<\/td><\/tr>
      1<\/code><\/td>Windowed Fullscreen (borderless)<\/td><\/tr>
      2<\/code><\/td>Window Mode (with borders)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Change the line to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      FullscreenMode=2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Type the number 2<\/code> exactly. This forces the game to launch in standard window mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 5: (Optional) Lower the Resolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      If you want to be extra safe, you can also lower the resolution while you are in the config file. Find these two lines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      ResolutionSizeX=3840
      ResolutionSizeY=2160<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      (The numbers may be different on your system, such as 2560x1440<\/code> or 1920x1080<\/code>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Change them to a standard, safe resolution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      ResolutionSizeX=1600
      ResolutionSizeY=900<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Or use 1920x1080<\/code> if you prefer. The key is to choose a resolution almost every monitor supports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 6: Save the File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Click File<\/strong> in the top-left corner of Notepad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Click Save<\/strong> (or press Ctrl + S<\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Close Notepad<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Step 7: Make the File Read-Only (Prevents the Game from Changing It Back)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Invincible VS<\/em> may try to switch back to fullscreen mode the next time you launch it. Making the file “read-only” locks your changes in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Right-click<\/strong> on GameUserSettings.ini<\/code> again<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Select Properties<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. At the bottom of the window, check the box that says Read-only<\/code><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Click Apply<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Click OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Step 8: Launch the Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Close File Explorer and launch Invincible VS<\/em> through Steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          What to expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n