Resident Evil 2 (2019 remake) Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Resident Evil 2 (2019) uses a third-person camera that you rotate around your character. Magic Game World's list of the PC graphics options includes Motion Blur, Depth of Field and Lens Distortion toggles. Players in a Steam thread on motion sickness also suggest raising the field of view and turning off camera shake. Checked October 2026.
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Key facts
- Resident Evil 2 (2019 remake) runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Mac.
- The camera is third-person.
- Player reports place it in the moderate band for motion sickness.
- The game ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
- 5 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with Motion Blur.
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Why Resident Evil 2 (2019 remake) can trigger motion sickness
The remake replaced the fixed camera angles of the original with a free camera behind the character. The graphics options let you switch off motion blur, depth of field and lens distortion. Players who felt sick also suggest a wider field of view and no camera shake.
- A free camera that follows every turn
- Motion blur, depth of field and lens distortion on the image
- Camera shake, which players suggest turning off
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Comfort settings in Resident Evil 2 (2019 remake)
Resident Evil 2 (2019 remake) ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
Magic Game World's list of the graphics options does not include field of view or camera shake, so those two rest on player reports in a Steam thread. This page does not cover mods.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Blur | Graphics options | Off |
| Depth of Field | Graphics options | Off |
| Lens Distortion | Graphics options | Off. Its options are On (+chromatic aberration), On and Off |
| Field of view | In-game settings | Raise it. Players in a Steam thread on motion sickness suggest cranking it all the way up |
| Camera shake | In-game settings | Off. A player in the same thread lists it among the settings to turn 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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What helps beyond the settings
- Turn off Motion Blur, Depth of Field and Lens Distortion in the graphics options
- Raise the field of view, as players in the Steam thread suggest
- Sit farther from the screen, and take breaks between sessions
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 Resident Evil 2 (2019) have a field of view slider?
Players in a Steam thread on motion sickness suggest cranking the field of view all the way up, which points to an in-game setting. Magic Game World's list of the graphics options does not include it, so check the display settings on your platform.
Can I turn off motion blur in Resident Evil 2 (2019)?
Yes. Magic Game World's list of the PC graphics options includes Motion Blur On or Off, along with Depth of Field and Lens Distortion toggles.
What do players suggest for motion sickness in Resident Evil 2 (2019)?
In a Steam thread from December 2023, players suggest moving away from the monitor, turning off camera shake, motion blur, depth of field and lens distortion, and raising the field of view.
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