The short answer
Select and enable the intended HDR display in Windows before restarting the game. Compare brightness and Windows 11 calibration separately. For unstable output, Capcom identifies display frequency, V-Sync and HDR output settings; also inspect the monitor and cable’s supported signal.
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- HDR capability
- The store lists HDR support; the PC, display and connection must also support the intended mode.
- Unstable output
- Compare GRAPHICS display frequency, V-Sync and HDR output one at a time.
- Windows entry point
- Settings → System → Display → selected display → HDR.
- Connection
- Check the actual ports and cable for the intended resolution, refresh rate and HDR signal.
Find your symptom
Start with your symptom. Skip steps that do not apply to your setup.
| What you see | What to check | Go to |
|---|---|---|
| HDR is unavailable | Inspect the display’s capability and connection. | Step 1 |
| In-game HDR does not appear to work | Check Windows HDR before restarting the game. | Step 2 |
| The picture is pale or dark | Separate SDR/HDR balance and calibration. | Step 3 |
| HDR causes flicker or no picture | Compare output settings and the supported signal path. | Step 5 |
Fixes, in order
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Step 1｜Check the HDR display and connection
Select the gaming display explicitly when several screens are connected.
Time: A few minutes · Risk: low
- Use the monitor’s manual to inspect and enable the appropriate HDR input mode, if it requires one.
- In Windows Settings → System → Display, select the monitor used for the game.
- If the desktop is duplicated across displays, record that mode and compare Extend these displays. Restore it if the comparison is unhelpful.
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Step 2｜Set Windows HDR before testing the game
Keep Windows-side changes separate from game-side adjustments.
Time: A few minutes · Risk: low
- With the game closed, inspect Settings → System → Display → HDR and enable HDR for the intended display where supported.
- If the game was open during that change, exit it before judging the result.
- Launch again and inspect the in-game HDR output setting.
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Step 3｜Separate desktop brightness from the game’s HDR picture
Record whether only SDR desktop content looks wrong or the game does too.
Time: Several minutes · Risk: low
- In Windows HDR settings, adjust the available SDR/HDR content brightness balance gradually for the selected display.
- Record the monitor’s dynamic-contrast or post-processing mode, temporarily compare without it and restore if unhelpful.
- Restart the game and compare the same scene under the same room lighting.
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Step 4｜Calibrate a supported Windows 11 setup
The Microsoft app is not a Windows 10 procedure.
Time: Several minutes · Risk: low
- On Windows 11 with a compatible HDR display and HDR enabled, obtain Windows HDR Calibration from Microsoft Store. On Windows 10, skip the app and use supported display/game controls.
- Run it on the intended display, follow the dark/bright/saturation patterns and save the resulting profile.
- Restart the game and compare its brightness settings again, without changing everything at once.
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Step 5｜For flicker or no picture, inspect signal settings and cabling
Use the known-working display mode before attempting another comparison.
Time: Several minutes · Risk: low
- If the menus are visible, record and compare GRAPHICS display frequency, V-Sync and HDR output separately. If the picture is lost, return to a known-working mode rather than changing unseen controls.
- Check the monitor’s manual for HDR-capable inputs and required input settings.
- Check the cable’s supported resolution/refresh/HDR combination and condition. Give support the model, specification and length if the problem persists.
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Avoid
- Do not change Windows and in-game HDR settings simultaneously and lose the comparison.
- Do not judge a Windows HDR change without restarting the game.
Important cautions
- HDR appearance depends on the display. Use its manufacturer’s instructions and retain original settings.
FAQ
Does the PC version support HDR?
The Steam listing includes HDR. That does not establish that every connected monitor, cable or Windows display mode supports it.
Why does HDR look washed out?
Brightness balance, display processing and calibration can contribute. Compare the Windows desktop and game separately, then use the brightness and calibration steps.
What if HDR produces no picture?
Restore a known-working signal first. Capcom points to display frequency, V-Sync, HDR output and monitor settings, and asks for cable specifications in support reports. Do not try to adjust invisible menus blindly.
Sources
English adaptation of the existing Japanese Steam guide. Retains its game-specific paths and community-documented controls without claiming new live-game tests. Versioned update notes describe those releases, not the latest release. Verify current compatibility before changing a driver or using a mod, and preserve original data and settings.
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