Call of Duty: Black Ops II (and Black Ops) Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Black Ops II is a fast first-person shooter from 2012, and its comfort options depend on where you play. On PC the field of view slider starts at 65 and reaches 90 after a November 2012 update. The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of Black Ops and Black Ops II came out on July 9, 2026, and launch-day reports say they have no field of view slider.
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Key facts
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II (and Black Ops) runs on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 (2026 re-release), PC, Xbox 360.
- 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.
- 4 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with Field of View.
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Why Call of Duty: Black Ops II (and Black Ops) can trigger motion sickness
A field of view of 65 is narrow, so each turn sweeps the picture across the screen faster than it would in a wider view. NVIDIA's settings guide calls the game very fast-paced, and its Depth of Field setting blurs the picture most when you aim down sights. On PC you can widen the view and cut the blur. On the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports, reports describe straight ports of the original games with no field of view slider, so the view stays where the developer left it.
- A default field of view of 65 on PC, which is narrow
- No field of view slider on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports
- Depth of field blur when you aim down sights in a very fast-paced game
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Comfort settings in Call of Duty: Black Ops II (and Black Ops)
Call of Duty: Black Ops II (and Black Ops) ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions are straight ports of the original games, and reports on the day they launched say they have no field of view slider. NVIDIA's settings guide to the PC version lists no motion blur, head bob or camera shake option either. If the narrow view is what bothers you on console, the menus cannot widen it.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Field of View | Options > Settings, graphics settings (PC only) | Raise it from the default of 65 to the maximum of 90 |
| Depth of Field | Options > Settings, graphics settings (PC only) | Low. NVIDIA's guide says Low gives minimal blurriness and Medium and High add more blur |
| Mouse Sensitivity | Options > Settings, controls section (PC only) | Lower it so turns are slower and smaller |
| Field of View on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 | Not in the PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 versions | Launch-day reports say there is no slider. Sit farther from the screen so the picture fills less of your view |
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
- On PC, raise Field of View to 90 and set Depth of Field to Low before your first match.
- On console, sit farther from the screen so the picture fills less of your view.
- Play in short rounds, and stop at the first queasy signal.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Black Ops II have a field of view slider?
On PC, yes. The slider started at 65 and ran to 80 at launch, and the November 21, 2012 update raised the maximum to 90. Reports on the July 2026 PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports say there is no field of view slider on those versions.
Do the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of Black Ops and Black Ops II have motion sickness settings?
Reports on launch day said the ports add no graphical updates and no field of view sliders, and Insider Gaming described them as ports ripped from the PS3 era. We could not confirm whether they offer any blur or camera options, so check the in-game menus.
What should I change first in Black Ops II on PC?
Open Options, then Settings, and raise Field of View to 90. Then set Depth of Field to Low, which cuts the blur you get when you aim down sights, and lower Mouse Sensitivity if turns feel too sharp.
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Sources & further reading
- https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/news/black-ops-2-tweak-guide
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_Duty:_Black_Ops_II
- https://insider-gaming.com/black-ops-1-and-2-ports-dont-have-120-fps-fov-slider-or-any-graphics-updates/
- https://www.theaureview.com/?p=307789
- https://tbreak.com/black-ops-1-2-ps4-ps5-port-july-2026/
- https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/pcgamer/1514595968663562059
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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.