Starfield has had a huge success since its initial release, but of course, there are many things the game lacks, including a field-of-view setting. However, players have found a backdoor to change Starfield FOV, and today, we will show you how!
The concept of FOV mirrors real-life vision. Think about how your eyes perceive the world around you. When you focus on a point in front of you, you can still see objects in your peripheral vision, albeit less clearly.
This natural field of view is replicated in FPS games to create a more immersive and realistic experience. The FOV setting gives you control over the width of this virtual window, and understanding how to use it effectively can significantly enhance your gaming performance.
The missing Starfield FOV setting has been very frustrating for many players as they had to get used to a totally new setting, which takes time. Luckily, there is a very simple workaround to add the feature to the game.
How to change Starfield FOV
In Starfield on PC, you have the option to adjust your FOV (field of view). While in third-person mode, you can easily switch between preset FOV settings using the mouse wheel.
Unfortunately, you cannot change the FOV in first-person mode by default. But dedicated fans have discovered a workaround that involves creating a file in your Starfield folder.
Using this method, you can easily set your Starfield FOV (field of view) to 100. To adjust the FOV to your preferred value, just revisit this file and replace the number 100 with your desired FOV. This workaround was discovered by a Reddit user named clu_sauce.
Here is how to do it:
- Open the Documents folder on your PC.
- Find the Starfield folder. (It might be in “My Games”)
- Create a new text file in the folder.
- Name it as “StarfieldCustom.ini.”
- Open the text file.
- Paste this text into it:
- [Camera]
fFPWorldFOV=100.0000
fTPWorldFOV=100.0000 - Save and exit.
What is Starfield FOV?
In first-person video games, the field of view (FOV) refers to the visible portion of the in-game world that is displayed on the screen at a specific moment. FOV is usually measured in terms of an angle.
However, whether this angle represents the horizontal, vertical, or diagonal component of the field of view can vary from game to game.
The FOV in a video game may vary based on the aspect ratio of the screen’s rendering resolution. In computer games and modern gaming consoles, the FOV typically expands as the aspect ratio of the rendering resolution becomes wider.
Importance of FOV in video games
Field of View is an often underestimated yet critical component of FPS games. It impacts your tactical advantage, comfort, and immersion in ways that can profoundly influence your gaming experience.
In the high-stakes world of FPS, having the upper hand often boils down to who sees whom first. A wider FOV provides you with a broader awareness of your surroundings. That is one of the reasons why Starfield FOV is an important setting that should have been implemented in the game.
You can spot enemies sneaking up from the side, notice movement in your peripheral vision, and react faster to threats. This enhanced situational awareness can be a game-changer, turning the tide of battle in your favor.
By understanding the importance of FOV and how to adjust it to your preference, you can elevate your gaming performance and immerse yourself fully in the captivating worlds of FPS games.
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