SILENT HILL 2 – How to Fix FOV, Color Fringing and Ghosting

Optimization & Known Fixes

How to Change FOV (Field of View)

The game doesn’t have a built-in FOV slider. This guide explains how to change it manually. Be aware that changing game files could potentially lead to account issues, though it’s unlikely.

• Download the Unreal Engine 5 Unlocker tool.
• Start the tool, launch the game, add the game file to the tool, and use the inject option.
• Open the game console using the ~ key (usually above TAB).
• Type fov 100 or any number you prefer in the console and press Enter.

FOV Fix (Cutscene / Zoom Unaffected)

This method for changing the field of view (FOV) in Silent Hill 2 works better than other tools (Unreal Engine Unlocker or SH2 FOV Tool). It doesn’t cause problems with cutscenes or zooming.

How to Change FOV:

• Get a program called HxD from official website.
• Make a copy of the game file “SHProto-Win64-Shipping.exe”. You can find this file in the game’s folder.
• Open the game file with HxD.
• Use the find and replace feature in HxD. Look for ’35 FA 0E 3C’ and change it to the FOV you want. You need to do this five times.

This method lets you set the FOV to whatever you prefer.

The photos below were captured with the Panini Projection turned on at 3440×1440 pixels.

Default FOV

35 FA 28 3C

35 FA 32 3C

35 FA 40 3C

To convert a suitable number to a hex value, please refer to this hex table.

How to Fix Color Fringing and Ghosting

Some players notice a bright outline or ghosting effect around the main character when moving the camera. Here’s how to fix it:

• Find your game settings folder. It’s usually at:
  • C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\SilentHill2\Saved\Config\Windows
• Open the Engine.ini file with a text editor.
• Add these lines at the end of the file and save:

[SystemSettings]
r.SceneColorFringe.Max=0
r.SceneColorFringeQuality=0
r.motionblurquality=0
r.Distortion=0
r.DisableDistortion=1

This should reduce the unwanted visual effects.