Atomic Heart Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Atomic Heart is a first-person shooter. Mundfish added FOV settings in Patch 1.3.4.0 in March 2023, which PCGamesN described as a highly requested FOV slider, and a Disable camera shake accessibility option in Patch 1.14.4.0. Those are the two comfort settings in Mundfish's patch notes. The notes give no menu path for either. Checked October 2026.
PC, PlayStation, Xbox · first-person · Partial settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- Atomic Heart runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox.
- The camera is first-person.
- Player reports place it in the moderate band for motion sickness.
- The game ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
- 2 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with Field of view.
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Why Atomic Heart can trigger motion sickness
A first-person view moves with every turn, dodge and shot. PCGamesN reported that update 1.3.4 finally lets you change FOV settings. Camera shake adds movement you did not ask for. Mundfish now gives you a setting for each. The notes name no head bob or motion blur setting, so those are not claimed.
- A field of view you could not change at launch, until Patch 1.3.4.0
- Camera shake, which Patch 1.14.4.0 lets you disable
- Fast first-person combat, where the whole view moves with each dodge and shot
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Comfort settings in Atomic Heart
Atomic Heart ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Field of view | In-game settings | Raise it in small steps and keep the value that feels steadiest. Mundfish's notes say Patch 1.3.4.0 added FOV settings on all platforms. |
| Disable camera shake | In-game settings | On. Mundfish lists it among the accessibility features added in Patch 1.14.4.0. |
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
- Open the options first: raise the field of view in small steps and turn camera shake off
- Take breaks between fights and areas rather than playing for hours without a stop
- At the first sign of queasiness, stop, look at a fixed point away from the screen and slow your breathing
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 Atomic Heart have an FOV slider?
Yes. Mundfish's notes say Patch 1.3.4.0, released in March 2023, added FOV settings and was available on all platforms. The notes do not give the range.
Can I turn off camera shake in Atomic Heart?
Yes. Patch 1.14.4.0 added a Disable camera shake option to the accessibility features. Mundfish's notes do not say where it sits in the menu.
Does Atomic Heart have motion blur or head bob settings?
Neither appears in the Mundfish patch notes we opened, so this page does not claim them. The two settings it can confirm are field of view and Disable camera shake.
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