Risk of Rain 2 Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Risk of Rain 2 is a third-person roguelike shooter. The developer's Anniversary Update notes from March 25, 2021 say an option in settings now disables Screen Distortion, because many users reported motion sickness from the effect. No source we opened lists a field of view setting.
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch · third-person · No FOV fix · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- Risk of Rain 2 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
- The camera is third-person.
- Player reports place it in the moderate band for motion sickness.
- The game has no field of view control.
- 2 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with Screen Distortion.
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Why Risk of Rain 2 can trigger motion sickness
The game layers screen effects on a third-person camera. The developer's notes name Screen Distortion, for example from using Spinel Tonic, and screen shake, which the developer has reduced on enemies such as the Magma Worm. You can switch the distortion off. The sources opened for this page do not let you widen the view.
- Screen Distortion, for example from using Spinel Tonic
- Screen shake, which the developer has reduced on enemies such as the Magma Worm
- A third-person camera with no listed field of view setting
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Comfort settings in Risk of Rain 2
Risk of Rain 2 has no field of view control.
No source we opened lists a field of view setting for Risk of Rain 2. The developer's notes name the Screen Distortion option and give no tab for it, so the table shows only the top-level Settings menu.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Distortion | Settings | Off. The developer added the option because many users reported motion sickness from the effect |
| Screen shake | In-game settings | Reduce it if your build offers the option. A 2019 patch note mentions reducing screenshake without cutting controller vibration |
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 Screen Distortion off in Settings
- Reduce screen shake if your build offers the option
- Sit farther from the screen, and take a break between stages
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 Risk of Rain 2 have a motion sickness setting?
Yes. The Anniversary Update notes say an option in settings now disables Screen Distortion, like from using Spinel Tonic, since many users reported motion sickness from the effect.
Where is the Screen Distortion setting in Risk of Rain 2?
The update notes say only that it is in settings. This page did not find which tab holds it.
Does Risk of Rain 2 have a field of view slider?
No source we opened lists one, so this page does not claim one.
Other game motion-sickness guides
Sources & further reading
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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.