Black Desert Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Black Desert is a fantasy MMORPG with action combat that needs manual aiming and free movement, like a third-person shooter. Pearl Abyss patch notes name a Blur Effect setting under Settings, Display, Camera Graphics, with a default of 10, and a Depth of Field option for Remastered and Ultra modes. This page found no camera shake or head bob setting.
PC, PlayStation, Xbox · third-person · Partial settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- Black Desert 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.
- 2 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with Blur Effect.
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Why Black Desert can trigger motion sickness
Black Desert puts blur and depth of field on the camera. Pearl Abyss lowered the default Blur Effect from 50 to 10, and an earlier patch fixed a Blur Effect that appeared too strong in Remastered and Ultra modes. You can lower the blur further and switch Depth of Field off.
- The Blur Effect setting, which Pearl Abyss lowered from 50 to 10 by default
- Depth of Field in Remastered and Ultra modes
- Action combat that needs manual aiming and free movement
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Comfort settings in Black Desert
Black Desert ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
No source we opened lists a field of view, camera shake or head bob option for Black Desert. Blur Effect and Depth of Field are the two camera settings Pearl Abyss's patch notes name.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Blur Effect | Settings > Display > Camera Graphics | Lower it. The default is 10, down from 50 in April 2019 |
| Depth of Field | In-game settings | Off. Pearl Abyss notes show the option works in Remastered and Ultra modes |
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What helps beyond the settings
- Lower the Blur Effect in Settings, Display, Camera Graphics
- Switch Depth of Field off if you play in Remastered or Ultra mode
- Take breaks between grinding sessions, and look at a distant still point away from the screen if you feel queasy
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
Is there a blur setting in Black Desert?
Yes. Pearl Abyss patch notes name a Blur Effect setting under Settings, Display, Camera Graphics, and say its default was changed from 50 to 10 in April 2019.
Does Black Desert have a field of view slider?
No source we opened lists one, so this page does not claim one.
Can I turn off depth of field in Black Desert?
Pearl Abyss patch notes mention a Depth of Field option that applies in Remastered and Ultra modes. They name no menu path for it.
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