What are LODs in Game Development? | Level of Detail Explained Simply

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In this video, I break down the concept of LODs (Level of Detail) — a key optimization technique used in 3D games to boost performance without sacrificing visual quality.

Whether you're a beginner game developer or just curious about how big games run smoothly, this explainer will help you understand:

What LODs are
Why they’re important for performance
How game engines use them


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