Linux Resolution Fix Reforged
If you play World of Warcraft on Linux, you have probably run into this annoying bug: you launch the game, and instead of a clean fullscreen view, your top bar or taskbar is still visible. You check the System settings and the resolution says "Custom" while the display mode reads "Windowed (Fullscreen)". You pick your native resolution, everything looks great, and then the next launch breaks it all over again. Linux Resolution Fix Reforged exists to end that cycle with a single click.
What Causes the Wrong Resolution on Linux
The problem comes from the many layers involved in running WoW on Linux. Wine and Proton, combined with compositors like GNOME on Wayland, and launchers such as Lutris, Heroic, or Steam, can all interfere with how the game window is sized at startup. The result is a window that is not truly fullscreen and a resolution that gets flagged as "Custom" every single time you log in.
It is worth noting that if your resolution is not wrongly set to "Custom" when the game starts, you simply do not need this addon. It targets one specific, recurring bug and stays out of your way otherwise.
How Linux Resolution Fix Reforged Works
At login, the addon compares your game window size against your monitor's native resolution. If the two do not match, a Fix Resolution button appears at the top of the screen, showing both the detected resolution and the target resolution. One click applies the correct size. Once everything matches, the button hides itself automatically.
Nothing is changed without your input. The addon never touches your settings on its own. If you want to re-check at any moment, the slash command /lrf runs the comparison again on demand.
Supported Game Versions and Compatibility
Linux Resolution Fix Reforged for World of Warcraft supports a wide spread of clients, including Retail, Classic Era, Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, and Mists of Pandaria Classic. It has been tested in game on Retail, Classic Era, Burning Crusade Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, and WoW: Forever.
The addon is smart about compatibility. It detects which functions your specific client provides, and if a client lacks them, it prints a short message in chat and stays inactive. That means no Lua errors and no broken interface, no matter which version you load.
Language support is just as broad. The addon is available in all of the game's languages: English, French, German, Spanish for both EU and Latin America, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
How to Install Linux Resolution Fix Reforged
Getting the addon running takes only a minute. You can download Linux Resolution Fix Reforged through the CurseForge app, which handles placement for you. If you prefer a manual approach, follow these steps:
- Locate your World of Warcraft installation folder.
- Open the folder for your game version, such as _retail_ or _classic_.
- Navigate into Interface, then AddOns.
- Copy the LinuxResolutionFixReforged folder into that AddOns directory.
- Restart the game or reload your UI, then log in to see the button appear if a mismatch is detected.
If you would rather skip manual folder juggling entirely, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install path that places Linux Resolution Fix Reforged in the correct directory for your client automatically, so you can get straight back to playing.
Reporting Feedback and Results
Because this bug depends on many layers, including your Wine or Proton version, your compositor, and your launcher, results can vary between setups. If the fix does not work for you, the best move is to open a comment or ticket and include a few key details:
- Your distribution and desktop environment, for example Fedora with GNOME on Wayland.
- Your launcher, such as Lutris, Heroic, or Steam.
- Your Wine or Proton version.
- Your game version.
- The "Detected" and "Target" values shown under the button.
That information helps narrow down exactly where the mismatch is coming from and improves the addon for everyone.
Credits and License
Linux Resolution Fix Reforged is based on LinuxResolutionFix by maqisha, released under the MIT License. This fork adds multi-version support, full translations, and the handy /lrf command. The license remains MIT, so the project stays open and community-friendly.
Final Thoughts
Dealing with a broken resolution at every login is one of the small frustrations that adds up when gaming on Linux. Linux Resolution Fix Reforged removes that friction with a single button, broad version compatibility, and full language support. If your WoW window keeps starting in the wrong size, this addon is a lightweight, safe solution worth adding to your setup today.