Rocket League Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Rocket League is a third-person game where the camera follows a car around the arena. It has a full Camera Settings tab. The Rocket League help center lists field of view, camera swivel speed, camera stiffness and camera shake, and each one can be changed.
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch · third-person · Has comfort settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- Rocket League runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
- The camera is third-person.
- Player reports place it in the moderate band for motion sickness.
- The game ships a full set of comfort settings.
- 3 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with Camera Shake.
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Why Rocket League can trigger motion sickness
The camera turns along with your car. The help center says Camera Shake is there to mimic high speeds and the effects of every crash. Camera Swivel Speed sets how fast the view follows the car. Turning the shake off and slowing the swivel removes the two extra movements you can control.
- Camera shake that mimics high speeds and crashes
- A camera that turns along with your car
- Camera FOV set low, which shows less of the field
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Comfort settings in Rocket League
Rocket League ships a full set of comfort settings.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Shake | Settings > Camera (Camera Settings tab) | Off, or as low as it goes. It exists to mimic high speeds and crashes |
| Camera FOV | Settings > Camera (Camera Settings tab) | Raise it a few degrees at a time and keep what feels steady |
| Camera Swivel Speed | Settings > Camera (Camera Settings tab) | Lower it so the camera turns more slowly along with your car |
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 shake and swivel speed first, then play a few matches before touching anything else
- Take a break between matches instead of queuing straight into the next one
- Look at a still point away from the screen and slow your breathing if queasiness starts
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 Rocket League have a camera shake setting?
Yes. Camera Shake sits in the Camera Settings tab with Camera FOV, Camera Distance, Camera Stiffness and Camera Swivel Speed. The help center says it lets the camera keep shaking to mimic high speeds and the effects of crashes.
What field of view can I set in Rocket League?
PCGamingWiki lists the range as between 60 and 110 degrees on PC. Raise it in small steps and keep the value that feels steady while you turn.
Why does Rocket League make me feel dizzy?
The camera turns along with your car, and Camera Swivel Speed sets how fast it does that. Camera shake adds more movement on top. Turn the shake off and slow the swivel.
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