Assassin's Creed Valhalla Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a third-person open-world game, and the camera moves a lot. Ubisoft built in a toggle that turns screen shake off, and the Options menu also has a Motion Blur toggle. PC players get a field of view slider as well. The menu paths below come from a review of the launch version, so check them in your copy.
PC, PlayStation, Xbox · third-person · Partial settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox.
- The camera is third-person.
- Player reports place it in the moderate band for motion sickness.
- The game ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
- 4 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with Screen Shake.
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Why Assassin's Creed Valhalla can trigger motion sickness
Your eyes follow a moving camera while your body sits still. That mismatch can make you queasy. Valhalla adds screen shake on top of normal camera movement, so the first fix is to switch the shake off. The second is to remove motion blur, which smears the image during fast turns.
- Screen shake during combat and other big moments
- Motion blur while the camera turns
- Fast camera turns when camera sensitivity is set high
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Comfort settings in Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Assassin's Creed Valhalla ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Shake | Options > Gameplay | Off. Change this one first. |
| Motion Blur | Options > Graphics | Off. The image stays sharp during camera turns. |
| Field of View (PC) | Options > Screen | Raise it in small steps. Stop where the view feels natural. |
| Camera sensitivity | Options > Controls | Lower it so turns are slower and easier to follow. |
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 before you play, not after you feel sick
- Sit farther from the screen so it fills less of your view
- At the first queasy signal, stop and look at a fixed point away from the screen for a minute
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 Valhalla have a motion sickness setting?
Yes, as three settings rather than one switch. Ubisoft says players can disable screen shake during gameplay, the Graphics menu has a Motion Blur toggle, and on PC the Screen menu has a Field of View setting. Turn the first two off and adjust the third until the view feels comfortable.
How do I turn off screen shake in Valhalla?
Open Options, go to Gameplay and set Screen Shake to off. This path comes from a review of the launch version. If your copy has moved things, check the Gameplay tab first.
Can I change the field of view in Valhalla?
On PC, yes. Open Options, go to the Screen tab and adjust the Field of View slider in the General section. The sources checked for this page did not confirm a field of view setting on consoles.
Other game motion-sickness guides
Sources & further reading
- https://www.gameaccessibilitynexus.com/blog/2020/11/26/blind-low-vision-review-assassins-creed-valhalla/
- https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/5Rys9UeXZh9bAjnHBZN4pC/assassins-creed-valhalla-bringing-accessibility-to-a-viking-epic
- https://store.steampowered.com/api/appdetails?appids=2208920
- https://store.steampowered.com/app/2208920/
- https://www.magicgameworld.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-how-to-change-the-field-of-view-fov/
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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.