Avowed: Minimize Motion Sickness with These Settings

Motion sickness can quickly turn a fun gaming experience into a nauseating ordeal. If you've started playing Avowed and are feeling queasy, don't worry—adjusting a few settings can make a world of difference. This guide will walk you through optimizing your settings to minimize motion sickness.

In most first-person games, motion sickness often stems from head movement, field of view, and motion blur. Avowed is no exception.

Minimizing Head Movement and Camera Shake

Let's tackle head movement and camera shake first. These are often the biggest culprits. Navigate to the Settings menu, select the "Game" tab, and find the "Camera" section. Adjust the following settings:

• Third-Person View: On or Off—experiment to see what works best for you.
• Head Bobbing: 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 motion sickness for most players. However, feel free to fine-tune these settings to find the optimal balance between immersion and comfort.

Adjusting Field of View and Motion Blur

If eliminating head bobbing and camera shake isn't enough, let's tweak the "Graphics" tab in the Settings menu. Focus on these settings:

• Field of View: Start by lowering the Field of View slider. Begin with a low setting and gradually increase it until you find a comfortable level. This might require some experimentation.
• Motion Blur: Reducing or completely disabling motion blur often helps alleviate motion sickness. Try setting it to zero and adjust as needed.

Persistent Motion Sickness?

If you're still experiencing motion sickness, continue experimenting with the settings mentioned above. Consider switching between first-person and third-person view as needed. However, if all else fails, don't force yourself to play. Take a break, hydrate, and try again later.

These settings adjustments should significantly improve your Avowed gameplay experience. Enjoy the game!

Avowed is available now.