influencing  immersion,  motion  sickness,  cognitive 
load,  and  overall  engagement.  While  a  wider  FOV 
enhances  realism  and  spatial  awareness,  it  must  be 
carefully  balanced  to  avoid  visual  distortions  and 
excessive  cognitive  strain.  Adaptive  FOV 
technologies is one of the choice that developers can 
use  to  create  more  immersive  and  comfortable  VR 
experiences. And as a opposite choice for the adaptive 
FOV  technique,  blur  can  also  play  a  big  role  on 
imporving the experience. 
The  findings  from  Dark  Stories  highlight  a 
alternate direction for the future of FOV optimization 
in VR gaming. The selective use of blur and distortion 
as a supplement for FOV transitions provides a more 
seamless and natural experience, reducing discomfort 
while maintaining engagement. The authors believe 
that this technique could contribute to improving VR 
experiences  on  a  broader  range  of  devices,  making 
high-quality  immersion  more  accessible  even  on 
hardware  with  varying  specifications.  As  VR 
technology  continues  to  evolve,    such  innovations 
could  pave  the  way  for  more  flexible  and  adaptive 
visual  systems,  and  will  finally  enhance  the  way 
players  interact  with  and  perceive  virtual 
environments. 
Blur  technology  and  existing  dynamic  FOV 
systems should form  a  complementary  relationship. 
Dynamic  FOV  system  often  introduces  a  variety  of 
challenges,  such  as  the  physical  limitations  of  VR 
hardware,  which  may  not  be  able  to  support  wider 
fields of vision, is going to make the player fall into a 
narrow  FOV  for  sometimes.  In  contrast,  the  blur 
system  provides  a  more  practical  and  technically 
feasible  solution  by  controlling  peripheral 
distractions  rather  than  requiring  costly  hardware 
enhancements. It also provides a smoother and more 
seamless field of view than the usual FOV limitation. 
However, the effectiveness of blur filters is dependent 
on the VR game (or device) successfully guiding the 
player's focus to the intended areas. 
In  the  author's  experimental  study  with  Dark 
Stories,  it  was  observed  that  when  players  were 
unable  to  concentrate  on  their  task— meaning  they 
failed to align their attention with the designated focal 
points—the blur effect became a hindrance rather than 
a helpful tool. Instead of reducing cognitive load, the 
blur may also caused frustration, disorientation, and 
unnecessary  visual  processing  effort.  This  finding 
suggests that dynamic blur area technique should not 
be seen as a standalone solution, but rather as a tool 
that is most effective when combined with dynamic 
FOV  adjustments.  Depending  on  the  specific  game 
mechanics and environmental conditions, developers 
can  use  both  of  the  solutions  to  provide  a  better 
experience,  leveraging  both  techniques  to  create  a 
balanced and immersive experience for VR players. 
By  leveraging  adaptive  FOV  technologies  and 
incorporating player feedback, developers can create 
more  immersive  and  comfortable  VR  experiences. 
Future  research  should  continue  to  explore 
personalized FOV settings, ensuring that VR remains 
an  accessible  and  enjoyable  medium  for  diverse 
player demographics. 
The  findings  from  Dark  Stories  highlight  a 
promising  direction  for  the  future  of  FOV 
optimization in VR gaming. The selective use of blur 
and  distortion  as  a  buffer  for  FOV  transitions 
provides  a  more  seamless  and  natural  experience, 
reducing discomfort while  maintaining engagement. 
The  authors  believe  that  this  technique  could 
contribute  to  improving  VR  experiences  across  a 
broader  range  of  devices,  making  high-quality 
immersion  more  accessible  even  on  hardware  with 
varying  specifications.  The  author  believes  that  as 
technology  continues  to  develop  and  improve,  VR 
equipment and game makers may be able to develop 
more  effective  solutions.  Based  on  existing 
technologies,  they  will  continue  to  innovate  and 
overcome  existing  problems.  In  the  near  future, 
researchers may be able to experience VR games that 
are much better than they are now. 
7  CONCLUSIONS 
FOV plays a vital role in shaping player immersion, 
comfort, and cognitive load in VR gaming. While a 
wide FOV enhances realism, it can introduce motion 
sickness and increased cognitive strain. Dark Stories 
has  demonstrated  that  combining  blur  effects  with 
dynamic  FOV  adjustments  can  mitigate  these 
challenges,  offering  a  smoother  and  more 
comfortable  experience.  However,  this  approach  is 
only  effective  when  player  attention  is  properly 
guided.  Moving  forward,  VR  developers  should 
explore hybrid solutions that balance FOV expansion 
with  selective  blur  application,  ensuring  both 
immersion and usability in diverse VR environments. 
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