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Cyberpunk 2077 had its share of hiccups when it was released, but it has come a long way since then. Since its release, CD Projekt RED has delivered numerous updates and patches to fix the buggy game. However, there are still some issues that plague players to this day.

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Unfortunately, Cyberpunk 2077 does not allow players to increase FOV beyond 100, which could potentially improve the game’s overall experience. Fortunately, this guide will illustrate how players can change FOV in Cyberpunk 2077 and provide other helpful tidbits.

How to Change FOV in Cyberpunk 2077

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There are two methods of changing FOV in Cyberpunk 2077, which are as follows:

Installing a Third-Party FOV Mod

A third-party FOV mod lets players increase or decrease the FOV in Cyberpunk 2077. With this handy FOV mod, players can adjust the FOV in Cyberpunk 2077 beyond what the default settings allow.

To install the FOV mod for Cyberpunk 2077, follow these steps:

  1. Download the FOV mod for Cyberpunk 2077 from here.
  2. Replace the new options.json file with the old one located in the following directory: Cyberpunk 2077\r6\config\settings\platform\pc

Players should make a copy of the original options.json file to avoid any issues after installing the FOV mod.

Edit the Game’s Configuration File

The second method to change the FOV is a bit more complicated, but it is perfect for players that do not want to install third-party mods. To edit the game’s configuration file to change FOV in Cyberpunk 2077, follow these steps:

  1. Head to the following directory: Cyberpunk 2077\r6\config\settings\platform\pc
  2. Open the options.json file using a text editor like Notepad.
  3. Look for max_value under FieldOfView.
  4. Change the FOV to the preferred value.
  5. Change step_value to 1.0 to change FOV when a weapon is equipped.
  6. Save the file and exit.
  7. Start CyberPunk 2077 and access settings to verify whether the FOV has changed to the desired value.

How to Change FOV in Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation and Xbox

Unfortunately, players cannot change the FOV in Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation on Xbox.

It is worth noting that players might come across bugs and issues after changing the FOV in Cyberpunk 2077 using either workaround. Players are advised to restore the game to its default settings if the problem persists.

Cyberpunk 2077 is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.

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