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What is field of view (FOV)? Why a wider view helps and when it hurts
Field of view (FOV) is how much of the game world fits on your screen. Too narrow feels like a tunnel; too wide stretches the edges and can cost performance.
Drag a slider to see exactly what changes, learn why horizontal and vertical FOV are not the same number, and find a comfortable setting in a few minutes.
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