Method for adjusting the field of view (FOV) to reduce the toy-like feeling and increase immersion
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #131 of 190 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
the method for adjusting the field of view (FOV) in Watch Dogs 2 to reduce the toy-like feeling and increase immersion:
0 - Super Simple
1 - First, locate the file path: My Documents/My Games/Watch_Dogs 2/WD2_GamerProfile.xml
2 - Open a new txt document (create it anywhere), and drag the XML file into it.
3 - Press Ctrl+F to search for FovScale.
4 - Change the 1 after FovScale=1 to something like 0. 8, and save. This will zoom in the field of view. (Close the file. You can delete the txt document created in step 2; it's still blank.)
The feeling of immersion has increased. The sensation that the building models were intentionally made smaller, giving a toy-like feeling, seems to have decreased.
This mod provides a method to adjust the field of view (FOV) in Watch Dogs 2, aiming to reduce the toy-like feel and increase immersion. It is a simple utility for players who find the default FOV too narrow. With 10 endorsements and 419 downloads, it has a small but active user base.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tackles a common complaint about Watch Dogs 2's default FOV feeling too toy-like.
- Lightweight and focused—does one thing and does it well.
- Active community (10 endorsements, 419 downloads) shows it's useful to some players.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed instructions provided—you'll need to figure out the exact steps yourself.
- Last updated in February 2024—may not be compatible with future game updates.
- Only 10 endorsements, so it's a niche fix that might not work for everyone.
For Watch Dogs 2 players who feel the default FOV makes the world look like a toy and want a more immersive experience. If you're sensitive to FOV and want a quick tweak, this is for you. Skip if you're happy with the default view or want a full overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your game's config files before making any changes, so you can revert if something goes wrong.
- Test the FOV adjustment in a busy area like the city to see if it reduces the toy-like feel.
- If the mod doesn't work, check the game's settings menu for a FOV slider—some updates may have added one.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Watchdogs2 Mods
- Author
- bbee
- Version
- 1.17
- Downloads
- 419
- Endorsements
- 10
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 2/18/2024
- Updated
- 2/18/2024
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