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Getting the most out of your frames per second (FPS) is crucial in a competitive game like Apex Legends<\/em>, and knowing how to set or remove your FPS cap<\/strong> can be the difference between winning or losing a fight.<\/p>

You may want to make these changes if you’re a mouse and keyboard player whose game depends on a high frame rate. You may have also switched to the controller, wondering what controller settings will best help you<\/a> reach your highest potential. Whatever reason you have for capping your FPS or removing an FPS cap, figuring out how to do it in Apex<\/a> <\/em>can be tricky. Here’s what you need to know.<\/p>