Currently, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic enforces a 60 FPS cap by default. While players might seek higher frame rates, there’s no native in-game option to adjust this, and developers advise against manual overrides.
Why the Frame Rate is Capped
- Key gameplay mechanics, such as puzzle timing and difficulty scaling, are directly linked to frame rate.
- Unlocking FPS risks breaking core sequences, including unsolvable puzzles or glitched triggers.
Is Manual Unlocking Possible?
- Though some third-party tools or configuration tweaks might bypass the cap, Steel Wool Studios explicitly discourages this.
- An official patch is planned to address the limitation safely.
- Tampering beforehand could render parts of the game unplayable or overly challenging.
Developer Insights
- Planned update: FPS cap removal in a future patch.
- Warning: Frame rate affects gameplay systems, making manual changes risky.
FAQ
Q: Should I use mods or config edits to change the FPS now?
No. Steel Wool warns that doing so can cause gameplay issues.
Q: Will an update remove the FPS cap?
Yes, the developers confirmed a patch is coming to fix it.
Q: Why is the FPS locked at 60?
Some puzzles and gameplay elements are tied to the frame rate.
Q: Can I unlock higher FPS in Secret of the Mimic now?
Not officially. Any manual unlocks may break parts of the game.