Forza Horizon 5 Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Forza Horizon 5 lets you drive from chase cameras or from first-person in-car views. Forza's accessibility page lists adjustable camera field-of-view options on PC versions and a cockpit drift camera you can switch off on Xbox consoles and PC. Both sit in the accessibility menu.
PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5 · third-person chase cameras and first-person in-car cameras · Partial settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- Forza Horizon 5 runs on PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5.
- The camera is third-person chase cameras and first-person in-car cameras.
- 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 Camera field of view (PC).
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Why Forza Horizon 5 can trigger motion sickness
Forza puts a toggle for the cockpit drift camera in its accessibility menu, with sensitivity, look speed and range controls, so you can switch that camera movement off or tune it. PC players can also adjust the camera field of view. Those are the two camera controls Forza documents.
- First-person in-car cameras instead of the chase view
- The cockpit drift camera, which Forza lets you switch off or tune
- Console field of view: Forza lists adjustable field-of-view options on PC versions only
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Comfort settings in Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5 ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
Forza lists adjustable camera field-of-view options on PC versions only. On Xbox consoles the cockpit drift camera toggle is the main camera comfort option on its accessibility page. The page does not list a motion blur or head bob setting.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Camera field of view (PC) | Settings > Accessibility | Raise it. Forza lists these options on PC versions only |
| Cockpit drift camera | Settings > Accessibility | Off, or lower its sensitivity, look speed and range. On Xbox consoles and PC |
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
- Try a chase camera instead of the in-car views if those bother you
- Keep sessions short and stop at the first sign of queasiness
- Look at a still point away from the screen and slow your breathing if queasiness starts
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Frequently asked questions
Does Forza Horizon 5 have a field of view setting?
On PC, yes. Forza's accessibility page lists adjustable camera field-of-view options on PC versions of Forza Horizon 5. PCGamingWiki says to use a mod if you want more than the game allows. Forza lists no field-of-view option for consoles.
How do I stop the camera moving in Forza Horizon 5?
Go to Settings > Accessibility. On Xbox consoles and PC you can toggle off the cockpit drift camera when you use an in-car camera, or adjust its sensitivity, look speed and range.
Do the Forza Horizon 5 camera settings differ by platform?
Yes. Forza lists the camera field-of-view options for PC versions only. The cockpit drift camera toggle is listed for Xbox consoles and PC. Forza's page predates the PlayStation 5 version, so it says nothing about that platform.
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