Grounded 2 (and Grounded) Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Grounded 2 lets you play in first or third person and has a field of view slider in its game options. Obsidian describes the co-op game as playable in either view. We found no motion blur, head bob or camera shake setting for Grounded 2. The original Grounded had options for motion blur and chromatic aberration. Grounded 2 is in early access, so its options may change.
PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 · first- or third-person · Partial settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- Grounded 2 (and Grounded) runs on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5.
- The camera is first- or third-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 Grounded 2 (and Grounded) can trigger motion sickness
A survival game keeps you moving, building and fighting at close range, and the camera moves with all of it. In first person that includes riding a buggy, which patch notes mention. Two things to try are a wider field of view and third person, and Grounded 2 offers both. Blur and color-fringe effects are the other place to look: the original Grounded let you toggle them, and we could not confirm the same options in Grounded 2.
- First-person movement and combat at close range
- Riding buggies in first-person view
- Motion blur and chromatic aberration, which the original Grounded let you toggle
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Comfort settings in Grounded 2 (and Grounded)
Grounded 2 (and Grounded) ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
We found no motion blur, head bob or camera shake setting for Grounded 2 in the sources checked. Obsidian's own notes name a Motion Blur setting and a Chromatic Aberration toggle only for the original Grounded.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Field of View | Game options | Raise it in small steps |
| First- or third-person view | In-game settings | Try third person if first person bothers you. Obsidian says the game is playable in either view |
| Motion Blur (original Grounded) | In-game settings | Off. Obsidian's 2020 patch notes name a Motion Blur setting. Not confirmed for Grounded 2 |
| Chromatic Aberration (original Grounded) | Graphics options | Off. Obsidian added the toggle to Grounded in October 2021. Not confirmed for Grounded 2 |
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
- Open the game options and raise the field of view in small steps before your first session.
- Switch to third person if first person bothers you, and sit farther from the screen.
- Take a break between crafting trips, and stop at the first queasy signal.
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 Grounded 2 have a field of view slider?
Yes. Obsidian's 0.2 update notes tell players to change the FOV slider in the game options. We could not confirm the range or the default.
Can I play Grounded 2 in third person?
Yes. Obsidian says you can craft, survive and team up in first- or third-person co-op. We did not find the key or menu entry that switches views.
Does Grounded have motion blur and chromatic aberration options?
The original Grounded does. Obsidian's patch notes name a Motion Blur setting in November 2020 and a Graphics option to toggle Chromatic Aberration in October 2021. We could not confirm the same options in Grounded 2.
Other game motion-sickness guides
Sources & further reading
- https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/2661300/announcements/detail/1811772772415127
- https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/2661300/announcements/detail/1801617199499801
- https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/962130/announcements/detail/3887130640412039528
- https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/962130/announcements/detail/4103335143102574114
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grounded_2
- https://store.steampowered.com/app/2661300/
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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.