DOOM: The Dark Ages Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
DOOM: The Dark Ages is a first-person shooter, and Bethesda's accessibility guide lists its comfort settings by menu. Weapon Bob and Environmental Screen Shake can be turned off, and field of view can be changed. Motion Blur, Chromatic Aberration and Film Grain have their own settings in the Video Menu.
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S · first-person · Has comfort settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- DOOM: The Dark Ages runs on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S.
- The camera is first-person.
- Player reports place it in the moderate band for motion sickness.
- The game ships a full set of comfort settings.
- 7 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with Weapon Bob.
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Why DOOM: The Dark Ages can trigger motion sickness
The camera is your head, and the game adds weapon motion, screen shake and post effects on top. Bethesda's guide says that disabling Weapon Bob or Environmental Screen Shake may reduce motion-related discomfort. It says the same about changing the field of view and turning off Chromatic Aberration.
- Weapon bob while you move
- Environmental screen shake
- Motion blur, chromatic aberration and film grain
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Comfort settings in DOOM: The Dark Ages
DOOM: The Dark Ages ships a full set of comfort settings.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon Bob | Game Menu > Weapon Section (also in the Accessibility Menu) | Off. Weapons still recoil when you shoot. |
| Environmental Screen Shake | Game Menu > Accessibility Section (also in the Accessibility Menu) | Off, or lower the slider. |
| Field of View | Video Menu | Change it from the default and find your comfort point. |
| Motion Blur | Video Menu | Off. The option can also leave it on for cutscenes only. |
| Chromatic Aberration | Video Menu | Off. |
| Film Grain | Video Menu | Lower the amount. |
| Sensitivity Scaling (mouse) | Controls Menu > Mouse Section | Lower it so turns are slower. |
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 off Weapon Bob and Environmental Screen Shake first
- Change the field of view from its default and keep Motion Blur off
- Take breaks between levels and look at a fixed point away from the screen when 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
Does DOOM: The Dark Ages have motion sickness settings?
Yes. Bethesda's accessibility guide lists Weapon Bob, Environmental Screen Shake, Field of View, Motion Blur, Chromatic Aberration and Film Grain. It says several of them can reduce motion-related discomfort.
How do I turn off screen shake in DOOM: The Dark Ages?
Open the Game Menu, go to the Accessibility Section and turn off Environmental Screen Shake. While it is on, a slider sets how strong the shake is. The same setting appears in the Accessibility Menu.
Can I turn off motion blur in DOOM: The Dark Ages?
Yes. In the Video Menu, set Motion Blur to Off to disable it in gameplay and cinematics. A third option, On for Cinematic Only, keeps it in cutscenes but removes it from gameplay.
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