Battlefield 2042 Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter with one setting made for motion sickness. In Update 5.0.0, on June 2, 2023, the developers added a Reduce Sprint Camera Motion option to the accessibility settings, aimed at players who are prone to motion sickness. The update had just made the camera move more while you sprint. The field of view is set in the display settings.
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Key facts
- Battlefield 2042 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 Reduce Sprint Camera Motion.
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Why Battlefield 2042 can trigger motion sickness
Update 5.0.0 changed the camera while you sprint so that it moves with the weight of the weapon and the type of sprint. An assault rifle moves it by a different amount than an RPG. That extra camera movement is the kind of motion that reaches your eyes without reaching your inner ear. The developers say you can turn the new motion off in the accessibility options.
- Sprint camera motion that changes with the weapon and the sprint type
- Camera shake from weapons and from vaulting, which patch notes mention
- Scopes that change your field of view when you aim, unless Aim Down Sight Field of View is on
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Comfort settings in Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042 ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Reduce Sprint Camera Motion | Accessibility settings | On. The developers added it for players who are prone to motion sickness |
| Field of View | Display settings | Raise it in small steps. The Aim Down Sight Field of View option keeps the same view when you aim, instead of letting the scope change it |
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 on Reduce Sprint Camera Motion in the accessibility settings before your first match.
- On PC, raise the field of view in small steps, and sit farther from the screen.
- Take a break between rounds, and stop at the first queasy signal.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Battlefield 2042 have a motion sickness setting?
Yes. Update 5.0.0, posted on June 2, 2023, added a Reduce Sprint Camera Motion option in the accessibility settings. The developers wrote that it reduces camera motion for players who are prone to motion sickness.
Where is the field of view setting in Battlefield 2042?
Update 5.0.0 refers to the field of view you choose in your display settings, and adds an Aim Down Sight Field of View option that keeps that view when you aim. This page could not confirm the range.
What changed with the sprint camera in Battlefield 2042?
Update 5.0.0 added camera movement while sprinting that depends on the weapon and the sprint type, so an assault rifle and an RPG move the camera by different amounts. The developers say you can turn the new motion off in the accessibility options.
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