How to rotate the camera in Frostpunk 2

Learn how to rotate the camera in Frostpunk 2 (Image via 11 bit studios)
Learn how to rotate the camera in Frostpunk 2 (Image via 11 bit studios)

Given the lay of the land, at times, you will have to rotate the camera in Frostpunk 2 to get a better look at things. In the beginning, you won't need to move things around much. A top-down view will suffice for all your needs. Eventually, though, you will need to learn to pan the camera and rotate it to get a better view of the map and points of interest.

While it's not very difficult to master how to rotate the camera in Frostpunk 2, you will need a bit of practice; especially if this is your first time venturing into a video game of this genre. That said, here are a few tips to help you understand how to do this.


Rotate the camera in Frostpunk 2 to get a more tactical view of your Colony

You have two options at your disposal to rotate the camera in Frostpunk 2. You can either use the "Q" and "E" keys on your keyboard or hold down the mouse's scroll wheel and move it about. If you are new to this genre of gaming, the keyboard will be a better option as the camera will rotate slowly.

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You can also try this out with the mouse, but just be sure that your sensitivity is not too high. If it is, the moment you go to rotate the camera in Frostpunk 2, the screen will end up spinning, and you may get disorientated.

Click on "Settings" to customize your key bindings (Image via 11 bit studios)
Click on "Settings" to customize your key bindings (Image via 11 bit studios)

Aside from rotating, you can also use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out of your Colonies. Zooming out now and then will help you see things from a broader perspective. As your City grows, you will need to do this often. Again, go easy while zooming in or you will end up zooming past whatever it is you were aiming for.

Lastly, you can also tilt the camera in Frostpunk 2 using the mouse, but you shouldn't need to for the most part. Keep in mind that while playing, you will be using your mouse much more than your keyboard. Consider getting a gaming mouse for an optimal experience.


What's the benefit of learning how to rotate the camera in Frostpunk 2

Rotate the camera in Frostpunk 2 to take stunning images (Image via 11 bit studios)
Rotate the camera in Frostpunk 2 to take stunning images (Image via 11 bit studios)

As mentioned, when you know how to rotate the camera in Frostpunk 2, you will be able to look at things from a different angle. When planning to build a new District in Frostpunk 2, rotating the camera could give you a better idea of where you'd want to place it.

Aside from city planning, you will also be able to look at your City from different angles as it grows and perhaps take a few screenshots to save for later. That's about it for the camera. You're now ready to explore the Frostlands in Frostpunk 2.

Remember, the City must survive.


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Edited by Abhishek Manikandan
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