Backburner Settings Guide: Optimize Your Food Truck Experience

Graphics and Display Settings

Getting the right visual settings in Backburner is crucial for a smooth experience, especially when exploring the handcrafted open world. The game offers several options to balance performance and visual fidelity.

The primary graphics settings include resolution, display mode (Windowed, Fullscreen, Borderless), and quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). You can also adjust individual settings like texture quality, shadow detail, and anti-aliasing. For most players, the Medium preset provides a good balance. If you experience stuttering, lower shadow quality and disable motion blur.

Audio Settings

Customize your auditory experience in Backburner to match your preferences. The audio settings menu allows you to adjust master volume, music volume, and sound effects (SFX) volume independently. There is also a voice chat volume slider if you are using in-game communication.

These sliders are percentage-based, from 0% (muted) to 100% (maximum). A common setup is to keep SFX at 100% for clear gameplay cues, music at around 70% for ambiance, and master volume at a comfortable level for your headphones or speakers.

Controls and Input Settings

Backburner supports keyboard and mouse, as well as gamepad controllers. The controls settings menu lets you rebind almost every action. This is essential for optimizing your workflow in the kitchen.

For beginners, it is recommended to check the default keybindings first. You can find a full list of controls in our dedicated /en/guides/controls-guide/ guide.

Gameplay Settings

The gameplay settings section affects how you interact with the world and manage your business. Key options include:

• Cooking Assist: Toggles helpful visual cues for timing and ingredient placement.
• Customer Speed: Adjusts how quickly customers place orders and become impatient.
• Auto-Save Frequency: Choose how often the game saves your progress (e.g., every 5, 10, or 15 minutes).
• Tutorial Prompts: Enable or disable tutorial hints for new mechanics.

Accessibility Settings

Backburner includes several accessibility options to make the game more enjoyable for all players. These settings are found in the main options menu.

• Subtitle Size: Adjust the size of subtitles and dialogue text.
• Colorblind Modes: Options for Deuteranopia, Protanopia, and Tritanopia.
• Screen Shake Intensity: Reduce or disable screen shake effects.
• UI Scale: Increase the size of the user interface elements.

Adjusting these settings can significantly improve your comfort and visibility during gameplay. For more tips on getting started, refer to our /en/guides/beginner-guide/.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reset my Backburner settings to default? You can find a "Reset to Default" button at the bottom of each settings tab (Graphics, Audio, Controls, Gameplay). Clicking this will revert all options in that tab to their original values.

Can I change settings while playing? Yes, you can access the settings menu at any time by pressing the Escape key (or Start button on a controller) and selecting "Options." Your changes are applied immediately.

Does Backburner support ultra-wide monitors? The game supports common widescreen resolutions, including 21:9 ultra-wide. If you encounter issues, check the game's community forums for workarounds until full support is added.

Will my settings affect game performance? Yes, especially graphics settings like shadow quality and anti-aliasing. Lowering these can improve frame rate on less powerful PCs. The system requirements for Backburner can be found in our /en/guides/system-requirements/ guide.