Saros Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
Saros is a third-person action game from Housemarque, released on PlayStation 5 on April 30, 2026. PlayStation's support page lists a HUD Movement Off/On option and a Bloom Off/On option from launch, and no camera shake, motion blur or field of view setting. The SAROS: Zenith update, now available at no extra cost, adds a toggleable Slow Game Speed option. Checked October 2026.
PlayStation 5 · third-person · No FOV fix · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- Saros runs on PlayStation 5.
- The camera is third-person.
- Player reports place it in the moderate band for motion sickness.
- The game has no field of view control.
- 3 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with HUD Movement.
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Why Saros can trigger motion sickness
Saros mixes bullet hell, third-person shooting and roguelite play, so the screen fills with fast movement. PlayStation's support page lists no camera shake, motion blur or field of view option. It does list a switch for HUD movement and one for bloom, and the Zenith update adds a toggleable Slow Game Speed option.
- Fast, projectile-heavy combat, since Saros mixes bullet hell and third-person shooting
- A moving HUD, which has an Off/On option
- A fixed field of view, since no FOV setting is listed
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Comfort settings in Saros
Saros has no field of view control.
PlayStation's support page lists no field of view, camera shake or motion blur option. HUD Movement, Bloom and Slow Game Speed are the settings this page can source.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| HUD Movement | In-game settings | Off, if the moving HUD adds to the motion on screen. PlayStation's support page lists it as an Off/On option from launch. |
| Bloom | In-game settings | Off if you prefer a plainer image. PlayStation lists Bloom Off/On from launch. |
| Slow Game Speed | In-game settings | Turn it on if the pace is too much. Sony lists it as a toggleable option in the SAROS: Zenith update and gives no further detail. |
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What helps beyond the settings
- Turn HUD Movement off and try Slow Game Speed before a long session
- Keep sessions short and stop at the first sign of queasiness
- Look at a fixed point away from the screen and slow your breathing if queasiness starts
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Frequently asked questions
Does Saros have motion sickness settings?
PlayStation's support page lists no camera shake, motion blur or field of view option. It lists HUD Movement Off/On and Bloom Off/On from launch, and SAROS: Zenith adds a toggleable Slow Game Speed option.
What is the Slow Game Speed option in Saros?
Sony lists a toggleable Slow Game Speed option among the features in SAROS: Zenith, which is available now at no additional cost. It gives no further detail.
Is Saros available on PC?
No. Sony's game page says Saros is exclusive to PlayStation 5 consoles and is not available on PlayStation 4.
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