Left 4 Dead 2 Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Left 4 Dead 2 is a first-person co-op shooter from 2009, and on PC it has a field of view slider that sits in the Multiplayer options and also applies to the campaign. Steam lists the game under Camera Comfort. PCGamingWiki documents a launch option that turns motion blur off.
PC, Xbox 360 · first-person · Partial settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- Left 4 Dead 2 runs on PC, Xbox 360.
- The camera is first-person.
- 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 Field of view (PC).
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Why Left 4 Dead 2 can trigger motion sickness
The game shows the world through the character's eyes while your body stays still, and fast turns against hordes keep the image moving. A wider field of view shows more of the surroundings. PCGamingWiki also notes that motion blur on melee weapons can look broken.
- First-person view at the default field of view
- Motion blur on melee swings
- Fast turns against hordes
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Comfort settings in Left 4 Dead 2
Left 4 Dead 2 ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Field of view (PC) | Options > Multiplayer | Raise it within the 75 to 120 range and find your comfort point |
| Motion blur (PC) | Steam launch options | Add +mat_motion_blur_percent_of_screen_max 0 to turn it off |
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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In-game settings
Field of view, camera shake and motion blur fix the cause on screen, where the game offers them.
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What helps beyond the settings
- Raise the field of view a few steps at a time and test each change
- Sit further back so the screen fills less of your view
- Stop at the first queasy signal and rest before you continue
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Frequently asked questions
Does Left 4 Dead 2 have a field of view slider?
On PC, yes. PCGamingWiki lists a range of 75 to 120 in the multiplayer settings, and says it also applies to single-player.
How do I turn off motion blur in Left 4 Dead 2?
PCGamingWiki documents the +mat_motion_blur_percent_of_screen_max 0 command line argument, which you can add in the game's Steam launch options.
Why does Left 4 Dead 2 make me dizzy?
It is a first-person shooter with fast turns and motion blur. Raise the field of view first, then turn motion blur off with the launch option.
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