How to turn off motion blur in Final Fantasy 16

Screenshot of Final Fantasy 16 character looking at castle and mountain in the background
Credit: Square Enix

Screenshot of Final Fantasy 16 character looking at castle and mountain in the background
Credit: Square Enix

Wondering how to turn off motion blur in Final Fantasy 16? We've got you covered. Like most blockbuster releases, Final Fantasy 16 features motion blur in order to add a sense of movement to your character traversing through the world.

Square Enix's flagship franchise is known for its incredibly detailed worlds, and it appears the latest instalment comes with a vast open world packed with friends, foes, and numerous quests to complete alongside the main story.

How to turn off Final Fantasy 16 motion blur

If you're looking to switch off motion blur to improve visual fidelity in Final Fantasy 16, it's bad news. At the time of writing, there is no way to disable motion blur in Final Fantasy 16, as there are no settings which allow you to switch off the feature.

Of course, there's always a chance Square Enix includes a setting to stop motion blur from disorienting your vision at a later date, but for now you're just going to have to deal with it.

Screenshot of Final Fantasy 16 character on a white background
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Credit: Square Enix

How to improve Final Fantasy 16 motion blur

Although you can't completely deactivate motion blur in Final Fantasy 16, you can reduce its effects by adjusting some of the in-game options that are available to you. Here are a few changes you can make so motion blur becomes less noticeable:

  • Open the options and select the System tab
  • Open the Graphics Settings
  • Highlight the Game Performance option
  • Change it to prioritise the frame rate

In most cases, activating motion blur in Final Fantasy 16 will impact frame rate so if you're after a smooth gameplay experience, make sure you tweak these settings to guarantee maximum performance and minimum amounts of motion blur that disrupts your enjoyment.

There you have it - that's all there is to know about how to switch off motion blur in Final Fantasy 16! For more, take a look at our guides showcasing the pre-order bonuses and how long it takes to beat. You can also check out our other guides showcasing the Final Fantasy 16 characters confirmed so far and whether the game is an MMO.