Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a third-person action-adventure game. Sony's support page lists the accessibility features in the game options, and none of them is a camera shake, motion blur or field of view setting. The PC version has a Display Settings menu where players on 16:9 monitors can enable widescreen aspect ratios for a broader field of view.
PlayStation 5, PC · third-person · Partial settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: rarely reported by players.
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Key facts
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach runs on PlayStation 5, PC.
- The camera is third-person.
- Player reports place it in the low 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 Stick sensitivity.
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Why Death Stranding 2: On the Beach can trigger motion sickness
The camera follows Sam in third person across large open worlds. The published comfort controls are thin. Sony's lists name adaptable stick sensitivity, adjustable stick inversion and play without motion controls, vibration or adaptive trigger effects. They name no camera shake, motion blur or field of view setting. On PC, the specs announcement points to widescreen aspect ratios in the Display Settings for a broader view, and PCGamingWiki lists community fixes for the field of view.
- Long stretches of third-person camera movement across large open worlds
- A field of view that the published settings lists do not let you change
- Camera turn speed, which the stick sensitivity setting controls
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Comfort settings in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
No source opened for this page lists a field of view slider, a camera shake switch or a motion blur switch for Death Stranding 2. PCGamingWiki lists DeathStranding2Fix and a ReShade addon for changing the field of view on PC. The widescreen aspect ratio in the Display Settings is the only change to the view that the sources describe.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Stick sensitivity | Game options > Accessibility | Lower it so the camera turns more slowly |
| Aspect ratio (PC) | Display Settings | Try a widescreen aspect ratio. The PC announcement says it lets 16:9 players experience a broader field of view |
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What helps beyond the settings
- Lower the stick sensitivity so the camera turns more slowly
- On PC, try a widescreen aspect ratio in the Display Settings, and sit back from the screen
- Stop at the first queasy signal and look at a still point in the room
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Frequently asked questions
Does Death Stranding 2 have motion sickness settings?
Sony's published accessibility lists name adaptable stick sensitivity, adjustable stick inversion and the option to play without motion controls, controller vibration or adaptive trigger effects. They name no camera shake, motion blur or field of view setting. Can I Play That? says the game has a dedicated accessibility menu.
Can I change the field of view in Death Stranding 2 on PC?
No slider is listed in any source opened for this page. The PlayStation Blog says players on 16:9 monitors can enable widescreen aspect ratios in the Display Settings to experience the broader field of view. PCGamingWiki lists DeathStranding2Fix and a ReShade addon for changing the field of view.
Is Death Stranding 2 on PC?
Yes. Wikipedia says a Windows port was released on March 19, 2026, and the game has a Steam page. The PlayStation 5 version came out first.
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Sources & further reading
- https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/games/death-stranding-2-support/
- https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach/
- https://caniplaythat.com/2025/08/15/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-accessibility-review/
- https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/24/death-stranding-2-pc-specs-detailed-out-march-19/
- https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3280350/view/1825093633197715
- https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Death_Stranding_2:_On_the_Beach
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Stranding_2:_On_the_Beach
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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.