If you're diving into *Avowed* and find yourself battling motion sickness, fear not! Here are the best settings to help you enjoy the game without feeling queasy. Motion sickness can turn your gaming session into a nauseating experience, but with the right adjustments, you can stay in the fight without feeling like you're about to lose your lunch.
The Best Settings to Reduce Motion Sickness in Avowed
In most first-person games, including *Avowed*, motion sickness often stems from head movement, camera shake, field of view, and motion blur settings. Let's tackle these one by one to keep your gameplay smooth and enjoyable.
How to Remove Head Movement and Camera Shake
Start by addressing head movement and camera shake, as these are often the primary culprits. Navigate to the Settings menu and select the “Game” tab. Scroll down to the “Camera” section and adjust the following settings:
- Third-Person View: Set to Off or On, depending on your preference. This setting won't affect motion sickness.
- Head Bobbing: Turn Off
- Head Bobbing Strength: 0%
- Local Camera Shake Strength: 0%
- World Camera Shake Strength: 0%
- Camera Sway Strength: 0%
- Animated Camera Strength: 0%
These adjustments should significantly reduce your motion sickness. Feel free to tweak these settings to find the perfect balance between immersion and comfort.
How to Fix the Field of View and Motion Blur
If you're still feeling uneasy after adjusting the camera settings, head to the “Graphics” tab in Settings. At the top, under basic settings, you'll find sliders for “Field of View” and “Motion Blur.” Adjust them as follows:
- Field of View: Start by lowering the slider and gradually increase it until you find a comfortable setting. This might take a few attempts.
- Motion Blur: Reduce or turn off “Motion Blur” entirely. Begin at zero and adjust upwards if needed.
What If You’re Still Feeling Motion Sick?
If motion sickness persists despite these changes, continue experimenting with the settings. You might also try switching between first-person and third-person views to see if it helps. If all else fails, don't force yourself to play through discomfort. Take a break, hydrate, and return to the game later with a fresh perspective.
These are our recommended settings to combat motion sickness in *Avowed*. With these adjustments, you should be able to enjoy the game without the unwanted side effects.
Avowed is available now.
