Health warning
Photosensitive seizure warning
A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people with no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these photosensitive epileptic seizures while playing video games.
Symptoms can include light-headedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects.
Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms. If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing.
What is in the game
- Flickering and flashing light — failing lights on one floor, a torch that flickers as its charge runs out, and brief light changes during some encounters.
- Sudden blackouts — the screen goes fully black for a moment during some encounters.
- Jump scares — sudden close-up faces and figures, with screaming.
- Loud sounds — screams, slamming doors and a car alarm are deliberately louder than the rest of the game.
- Camera motion — head bob while walking, a wider view while sprinting, and a brief camera shake during some encounters.
Options that reduce these
All under Options ▸ Accessibility on the title screen and the pause menu, and they take effect immediately.
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Reduce flashing | Replaces rapid light changes with steady light. The events still happen. |
| Reduce camera motion | Removes head bob, the landing dip, the sprint field-of-view change and camera shake. |
| Field of view | 60° to 110°. A wider view can help with motion sickness. |
| Sound captions | Shows important sounds as text, so the volume can be kept low without missing anything. |
Master, effects and music volume are separate under Options ▸ Audio. The menu music is quiet by design.
Take breaks
A night is twenty-four minutes. Stop between nights, play in a well-lit room, and sit at a comfortable distance from the screen.