R.E.P.O. Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
R.E.P.O. gives you more camera controls than most games and still catches people out, because the setting doing the damage is one most players never think to change. Camera Noise is a slow idle drift that keeps the view moving even when you stand still. Turning it off, with Camera Animation at 0 and Camera Shake off, is the commonly reported fix stack as of August 2026.
The quick fix: Turn off camera noise in R.E.P.O. (Settings, camera options).
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PC · first-person · Has comfort settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: one of the most commonly reported triggers in gaming.
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Key facts
- R.E.P.O. runs on PC.
- The camera is first-person.
- Player reports place it in the high band for motion sickness.
- The game ships a full set of comfort settings.
- It sits at number 19 in our ranking of the 20 games players report most for motion sickness.
Why R.E.P.O. can trigger motion sickness
The camera is physics-driven and moves on its own. Camera Animation adds motion on top of your input, Camera Shake fires on impacts, and Camera Noise drifts the view continuously, including when your hands are off the controls. That last one is what players single out, because motion you did not cause is the hardest kind for your inner ear to reconcile. Lens Distortion warps the edges of the frame on top of all of it. The upside is that the menu exposes every piece: Camera Animation, Camera Shake, Camera Noise, Motion Blur, Lens Distortion and Camera Smoothness. Players commonly report Camera Animation at 0 percent is the single biggest change.
- Camera Noise: an idle drift that moves the view while you stand still
- Camera Animation layering motion on top of your input
- Camera Shake on impacts and scares
- Lens Distortion warping the edges of the frame
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Comfort settings in R.E.P.O.
R.E.P.O. ships a full set of comfort settings.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Animation | Settings, camera options | 0 percent. Players commonly report this as the biggest single change |
| Camera Noise | Settings, camera options | Off. This is the idle drift that moves the view when you are not moving |
| Camera Shake | Settings, camera options | Off |
| Motion Blur and Lens Distortion | Settings, camera options | Both off |
| Camera Smoothness | Settings, camera options | Raise it so the view catches up gently instead of snapping |
Where is the camera animation setting in R.E.P.O.?
In R.E.P.O., open Settings, camera options, and set Camera Animation to 0 percent. Players commonly report this as the biggest single change.
How do I turn off camera shake in R.E.P.O.?
In R.E.P.O., open Settings, camera options, and set Camera Shake to Off.
Where is the camera smoothness setting in R.E.P.O.?
In R.E.P.O., the Camera Smoothness setting is in Settings, camera options. Raise it so the view catches up gently instead of snapping.
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
- Change Camera Animation and Camera Noise first, then judge whether the rest matters
- Keep runs short. Symptoms commonly build across a long session
- Rotate roles with your team so you are not the one steering through tight corridors every run
- A drug-free sound-therapy app like Dizzout is designed to help once symptoms start, through the headset you are already using for voice chat
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
Why does R.E.P.O. make me motion sick?
The camera moves without you. Camera Animation adds motion on top of your input, Camera Shake fires on impacts, and Camera Noise drifts the view even when you stand still. Motion you did not cause is the hardest kind for your inner ear to reconcile, and players single out Camera Noise as the culprit.
What are the best R.E.P.O. settings for motion sickness?
Camera Animation to 0 percent, Camera Noise off, Camera Shake off, Motion Blur and Lens Distortion off, and Camera Smoothness raised. Players commonly report Camera Animation at 0 as the biggest single change. This is the stack as of August 2026, and the game updates often, so check the menu in your version.
What is Camera Noise in R.E.P.O.?
It is a slow ambient drift applied to the camera, present even when you are standing still with no input. It is meant to make the view feel handheld. For motion-sensitive players it is the setting worth turning off first, because your inner ear gets no signal to match the movement.
Other game motion-sickness guides
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Based on publicly reported player experiences and each game's documented settings, as of July 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.