Ultrawide 21:9 & 32:9
FOV & Letterbox Simulator
Simulate peripheral vision expansion, calculate black bar letterboxing on 16:9 displays, and check esports game compatibility.
โ๏ธ Monitor & Game Resolution
๐ผ๏ธ Screen Viewport & FOV Visualizer
Effective FOV: 121.2ยฐAllows spotting flankers on the edge of your screen without panning mouse.
CS2 and Apex allow 21:9 FOV. Valorant forces 16:9 pillarbox.
Esports Title Ultrawide 21:9 Support Matrix
| Game | 21:9 Support Status | FOV Behavior | Black Bars (Pillarbox)? | Competitive Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorant | Hard Blocked | Locked to 16:9 (103ยฐ Max) | Yes (Forced Pillarbox) | Riot enforces identical FOV for fairness. |
| Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) | Fully Supported | Hor+ (Expands horizontal vision) | None (Native 21:9 / 32:9) | Most pros still prefer 4:3 stretched for larger enemy models. |
| Apex Legends | Fully Supported | Hor+ (Up to 125ยฐ+ FOV) | None | Significant advantage for spotting third parties. |
| Overwatch 2 | Supported (Native) | Hor+ (Dynamic scaling) | None | Overwatch 1 used to crop vertically; OW2 supports true 21:9. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Valorant not support 21:9 Ultrawide monitors?
Riot Games deliberately locks Valorant to a 16:9 aspect ratio. If you play on an ultrawide monitor, Valorant renders black pillarbox bars on the left and right sides. Riot considers the extra 33% peripheral vision an unfair competitive advantage in a tactical 5v5 shooter.
What is Hor+ (Horizontal Plus) FOV scaling in competitive games?
In games using Hor+ scaling (like CS2, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty), expanding your aspect ratio from 16:9 to 21:9 keeps vertical vision identical while widening your horizontal field of view by ~33%. You can see enemies in corners who cannot see you without turning their crosshair.
Can I run a custom 21:9 resolution on a standard 16:9 monitor?
Yes! In NVIDIA Control Panel or AMD Adrenalin, you can create a custom resolution like 2560ร1080 (on a 1440p monitor) or 1920ร810 (on a 1080p monitor). Your monitor will display cinematic top and bottom black bars (letterboxing) while granting you true 21:9 wide FOV in supported games.