Big Walk Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
House House's own FAQ names two motion sickness settings for Big Walk: a Motion Reduction Overlay in Settings > General and, on PC and Mac only, Field of View in Settings > Graphics. Players in the Steam discussions have reported motion sickness since launch week, and two triggers come up: the camera bobs with every step, and the view turns on its own while a friend carries you. No patch through version 1.6.0 has added a toggle for either. Checked October 2026.
PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Switch 2 · first-person · Partial settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- Big Walk runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Switch 2.
- 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.
- 8 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with Motion Reduction Overlay.
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Why Big Walk can trigger motion sickness
Big Walk is a walking game in first person, so its core loop is continuous forward motion your inner ear never feels. Players describe two triggers on top of that. The camera bobs with every step, and when another player picks you up and carries you, the view turns smoothly by itself, motion you did not choose. On PS5 and Switch 2 there is no field of view setting to widen a view that feels tight. House House ships a Motion Reduction Overlay for exactly this: players describe it as a fixed frame around the view, like the bars of a window, and the FAQ says it may help you feel more grounded and less motion sick.
- The camera bobs with every step, with no setting to turn it off
- The view turns on its own while another player carries you
- Continuous first-person walking, which is the whole game
- No field of view setting on PS5 or Switch 2
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Comfort settings in Big Walk
Big Walk ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Reduction Overlay | Settings > General | On, before your first walk. The game offers several overlay styles, which players describe as a fixed frame around the view, and House House's FAQ says the overlay may help you feel more grounded and less motion sick |
| Field of View | Settings > Graphics, PC and Mac only | Raise it. The FAQ says a higher number shows more of the world and may leave you less motion sick, and one player reports that maxing it out stopped the sickness |
| Field of View on PS5 and Switch 2 | Not in the console versions | The FAQ lists the slider for PC and Mac only, so on console the overlay and more distance from the screen are the levers you have |
| First Person Arm Movement | Settings, added in version 1.6.0 (October 6, 2026) | Worth testing if arm motion in the first-person view bothers you. The patch notes name the setting without describing its options |
| Frame Rate Limit | Settings, added in version 1.4.9 (August 2026) | Cap it at a rate your machine holds without dips. A steady frame rate is easier on your eyes than one that spikes and drops |
| Walking camera bob | No setting | A player asked for a toggle in August 2026, and no patch through version 1.6.0 has added one. The overlay and shorter walks carry the load |
| Camera while being carried | No setting | The view turns on its own while another player carries you, which one player reported as a trigger in September 2026. Walk yourself where you can, or close your eyes for the carry |
| Third-person view | Not in the game | Big Walk is first person only. Players have asked for a third-person option since launch week, and no patch through version 1.6.0 has added one |
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 a Motion Reduction Overlay in Settings > General before the first walk, not once the queasiness has started
- On PC or Mac, raise Field of View in Settings > Graphics and turn mouse speed down: one player reports a much lower setting made the game playable
- Walk yourself rather than being carried, and stop at the first queasy signal instead of finishing the stretch
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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 Big Walk have a motion sickness setting?
Yes, two. Turn on a Motion Reduction Overlay in Settings > General, an overlay players describe as a fixed frame around the view, and on PC or Mac raise Field of View in Settings > Graphics. House House's own FAQ names both, and says the overlay may help you feel more grounded and less motion sick.
Can you play Big Walk in third person?
No. Big Walk is first person only, and players have asked for a third-person view since launch week. No patch through version 1.6.0 (October 6, 2026) has added one, so the overlay and, on PC and Mac, the field of view slider are the official levers.
Can you change the FOV in Big Walk on PS5 or Switch 2?
No. House House's FAQ lists the field of view setting for PC and Mac only. On console, turn on a Motion Reduction Overlay in Settings > General and sit further from the screen, so the moving picture fills less of your vision.
Why does being carried in Big Walk make me feel sick?
Because the camera turns on its own while another player carries you, so your eyes see smooth turns that you did not make and that your inner ear never feels. A player has asked for a toggle for that camera, and none exists as of version 1.6.0. Walk yourself where you can, or close your eyes until you are put down.
Other game motion-sickness guides
Sources & further reading
- https://bigwalk.game/faq/
- https://bigwalk.game/history/
- https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1478500/view/1845383656394984
- https://steamcommunity.com/app/1478500/discussions/0/591812126801209448/
- https://steamcommunity.com/app/1478500/discussions/0/591812126801434728/
- https://steamcommunity.com/app/1478500/discussions/0/567045939002491479/
- https://steamcommunity.com/app/1478500/discussions/0/582804576516765488/
- https://steamcommunity.com/app/1478500/discussions/0/587313700791190283/
- https://steamcommunity.com/app/1478500/discussions/0/591812126801180467/
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