Fallout 4 Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Fallout 4 is a first-person open-world game with an optional third-person view. It has no field of view slider in its options menu, and Destructoid noted in April 2024 that even the next-gen update did not add one. That makes the view switch your main comfort option. The VR edition has its own page.
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2 · first-person (third-person view available) · No FOV fix · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- Fallout 4 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2.
- The camera is first-person (third-person view available).
- Player reports place it in the moderate band for motion sickness.
- The game has no field of view control.
- 1 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with First-person or third-person view.
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Why Fallout 4 can trigger motion sickness
The default view is first-person, and PCGamesN puts the default field of view at 80. Players change it only through console commands or config files on PC and community mods on consoles, so the menus do not give you a slider to widen the view.
- First-person view by default
- A default field of view of 80
- No in-game slider to change the view
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Comfort settings in Fallout 4
Fallout 4 has no field of view control.
There is no field of view slider in the options menu. Destructoid describes console commands on PC and community mods on Xbox and PlayStation. This page does not walk through them.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| First-person or third-person view | In-game settings | Try third-person view if first-person is what bothers you. |
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What helps beyond the settings
- Switch to third-person view if first-person is what bothers you
- Sit farther from the screen so it fills less of your view
- Stop at the first queasy signal and look at a fixed point away from the screen
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 Fallout 4 have a field of view slider?
No. Destructoid wrote in April 2024 that Bethesda had not added an FOV slider to the options menu, not even in the next-gen update. PC players use console commands or config files, and console players use community mods.
Can I play Fallout 4 in third-person?
Yes. Wikipedia describes a camera that can switch between a first-person and third-person perspective. Check the controls menu for the key or button that switches the view.
What helps with motion sickness in Fallout 4 if there is no slider?
Use third-person view, sit farther from the screen, play in shorter sessions and stop at the first queasy signal. These steps change what your eyes see or how long you play. They do not change the base view.
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