Returnal Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Returnal is a third-person roguelike shooter with fast bullet hell combat. PlayStation lists Visual Comfort options for it: you can play without camera movements and effects during gameplay and cinematics, and with a dot in the center of the screen.
PlayStation 5, PC · third-person · Partial settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- Returnal runs on PlayStation 5, PC.
- 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.
- 2 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with Camera movements and effects (Visual Comfort).
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Why Returnal can trigger motion sickness
Returnal keeps a lot happening on screen at once, with bullet hell clashes and camera movements and effects in both gameplay and cinematics. PlayStation says those camera movements and effects might result in visual discomfort, and it lists the option to play without them. A center dot gives your eyes a fixed point.
- Bullet hell combat with a lot of motion on screen
- Camera movements and effects during gameplay
- Camera movements and effects during cinematics
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Comfort settings in Returnal
Returnal ships some comfort settings, but not a full set.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Camera movements and effects (Visual Comfort) | In-game settings | Turn them off. PlayStation says you can play without them in gameplay and cinematics |
| Center dot (Visual Comfort) | In-game settings | Turn it on for a fixed point in the middle of the screen |
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What helps beyond the settings
- Turn on the Visual Comfort options: no camera movements and effects, and the center dot
- Keep early sessions short while you test both options
- Look at something still and far away until it passes, and try slow breathing
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Frequently asked questions
Does Returnal have motion sickness settings?
PlayStation lists Visual Comfort for Returnal. You can play without camera movements and effects during gameplay and cinematics, and with a dot in the center of the screen. PlayStation's page does not name the menu where those options sit.
What kind of camera does Returnal use?
A third-person camera. PlayStation calls it a third-person roguelike shooter with bullet hell-fueled combat, and lists Visual Comfort options to play without camera movements and effects.
Is there a center dot in Returnal?
PlayStation says you can play with a dot in the center of the screen to help with visual comfort. It is listed with the option to play without camera movements and effects.
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