The Last of Us Part I Motion Sickness: Why It Happens & What Helps
The Last of Us Part I has a Motion Sickness section in its Accessibility options, and the PC version adds a depth of field setting in its Graphics options. Together they cover camera shake, motion blur, camera distance, field of view and a persistent centre dot. This page lists each one with a suggested value.
PlayStation 5, PC · third-person · Has comfort settings · Player-reported motion-sickness risk: commonly reported by motion-sensitive players.
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Key facts
- The Last of Us Part I runs on PlayStation 5, PC.
- 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.
- 6 specific settings are listed on this page, starting with Camera shake.
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Why The Last of Us Part I can trigger motion sickness
GG Recon notes that there is a lot of motion blur as you move from place to place in combat, and that the camera shake can be off-putting as the character runs forward. The Motion Sickness section lets you turn both down and change the camera distance and field of view.
- Camera shake while the character runs forward
- Motion blur during combat
- Camera distance and field of view left at their defaults
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Comfort settings in The Last of Us Part I
The Last of Us Part I ships a full set of comfort settings.
| Setting | Where | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Camera shake | Options > Accessibility > Motion Sickness | Lowest value |
| Motion blur | Options > Accessibility > Motion Sickness | Lowest value |
| Field of view | Options > Accessibility > Motion Sickness | Raise it to widen the view |
| Camera distance | Options > Accessibility > Motion Sickness | Test both directions in a short session |
| Persistent centre dot | Options > Accessibility > Motion Sickness | On, for a fixed point to look at |
| Depth of Field (PC) | Options > Graphics > Post-Effects Settings > Depth of Field | 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
- Change one setting at a time and test it in a short session
- Keep the frame rate steady, because stutter makes motion harder to follow
- Stop at the first queasy signal and rest before you continue
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Last of Us Part I have motion sickness settings?
Yes. The Accessibility options include a Motion Sickness section with camera shake, motion blur, camera distance, field of view and a persistent centre dot. The PC version also lists Depth of Field under Graphics.
How do I turn off motion blur and camera shake in The Last of Us Part I?
Open Options, choose Accessibility, then the Motion Sickness section. GG Recon says you can turn both off there.
Can I change the field of view in The Last of Us Part I?
Yes. GG Recon lists a field of view setting in the Motion Sickness section, next to a camera distance setting.
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