Assassin's Creed Shadows Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Assassin's Creed Shadows is a third-person open-world game with a screen shake toggle and, on PC, a field of view range and a motion blur toggle. Can I Play That also lists chromatic aberration as an option that can be switched off. This page lists each one. Ubisoft's pages do not name the menu that holds them.
PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 · third-person · Has comfort settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: rarely reported by players.
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Key facts
- Assassin's Creed Shadows runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2.
- The camera is third-person.
- Player reports place it in the low band for motion sickness.
- The game ships a full set of comfort settings.
- 4 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with Screen shake.
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Why Assassin's Creed Shadows can trigger motion sickness
The game has parkour options including a grappling hook. Ubisoft added a screen shake toggle to its accessibility features, and Can I Play That says chromatic aberration and screen shake can be switched off for players who experience motion sickness.
- Screen shake
- Chromatic aberration at the edges of the image
- Motion blur on PC
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Comfort settings in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows ships a full set of comfort settings.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Screen shake | Settings (Ubisoft does not name the menu) | Off |
| Chromatic aberration | Settings (Can I Play That? does not name the menu) | Off |
| Field of view (PC) | Settings on PC (Ubisoft does not name the menu) | Raise it a few steps within the 85% to 115% range |
| Motion blur (PC) | Settings on PC (Ubisoft does not name the menu) | Off |
One guide explains these settings for every game: how field of view, motion blur, head bob and camera shake trigger motion sickness.
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What helps beyond the settings
- Turn screen shake off first, then test a short session
- On PC, try a wider field of view before other changes
- Stop at the first queasy signal and rest before you continue
The fixes people reach for once they step away from the screen are covered separately, with the trials attached: the remedy verdicts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Assassin's Creed Shadows have motion sickness settings?
Yes. Ubisoft lists a screen shake on and off toggle, and Can I Play That says chromatic aberration can be switched off too. On PC, Ubisoft says motion blur can be toggled and the field of view can be tweaked from 85% to 115%.
Can I change the field of view in Assassin's Creed Shadows?
On PC, yes. Ubisoft says the field of view can be tweaked from 85% to 115%. PCGamingWiki lists the same range.
Why does Assassin's Creed Shadows make me dizzy?
Screen shake, chromatic aberration and, on PC, motion blur all add movement to the image. Switch them off first, then try a wider field of view on PC.
Other game motion-sickness guides
Sources & further reading
- https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/1Y0Q8goho9gJzCV2UBjyUJ/assassins-creed-shadows-accessibility-spotlight
- https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3159330/view/1791482680863012
- https://caniplaythat.com/2025/05/26/assassins-creed-shadows-accessibility-review/
- https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Assassin's_Creed_Shadows
- https://store.steampowered.com/api/appdetails?appids=3159330&l=english
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Based on publicly reported player experiences and each game's documented settings, as of October 2026. Settings menus change with updates, so check your version. Game names are trademarks of their respective owners; Dizzout is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Motion-sickness sensitivity varies by person, so this is informational, not a game review or a substitute for a doctor's advice.