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Monster Hunter: World Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps

Monster Hunter: World is a third-person action RPG. Capcom's PC title update notes add Motion Blur, Depth of Field and Vignette Effects options to the Advanced Graphics Settings. No source we opened lists a field of view setting.

PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One ยท third-person ยท No FOV fix ยท Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.

Reported risk: Monster Hunter: World
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Key facts

  • Monster Hunter: World runs on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
  • The camera is third-person.
  • Player reports place it in the moderate band for motion sickness.
  • The game has no field of view control.
  • 3 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with Motion Blur.

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Why Monster Hunter: World can trigger motion sickness

The camera follows you through fast hunts. On PC you can switch motion blur and depth of field off and set the vignette to High, Normal or Off. Capcom says High vignette can help reduce simulation sickness on ultrawide monitors. No source we opened lists a way to widen the view.

  • Motion blur when the camera or in-game models move
  • Depth of field that shifts focus with camera distance
  • Vignette shading at the screen edges

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Comfort settings in Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World has no field of view control.

No source we opened lists a field of view slider for Monster Hunter: World. Motion Blur, DOF and Vignette Effects are the comfort settings Capcom's PC notes add.

SettingWhereRecommendation
Motion BlurAdvanced Graphics Settings (PC)Off
DOF (Depth of Field)Advanced Graphics Settings (PC)Off
Vignette EffectsAdvanced Graphics Settings (PC)Test High, Normal and Off, and keep what feels best. Capcom says High can help reduce simulation sickness when playing in ultrawide mode

One guide explains these settings for every game: how field of view, motion blur, head bob and camera shake trigger motion sickness.

What helps beyond the settings

  • Turn Motion Blur and DOF off in the Advanced Graphics Settings
  • Test the High vignette setting, especially on an ultrawide monitor
  • Take breaks between hunts, and look at a distant still point away from the screen if 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 Monster Hunter: World have a motion blur option on PC?

Yes. Capcom's title update added a Motion Blur option to the Advanced Graphics Settings. It toggles the blur effect when the camera or in-game models move.

Can I change the vignette in Monster Hunter: World?

Yes on PC. Vignette Effects can be set to High, Normal or Off. Capcom's note says High can help reduce simulation sickness when playing in ultrawide mode.

Does Monster Hunter: World have a field of view slider?

No source we opened lists one, so this page does not claim one.

Other game motion-sickness guides

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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.