Why does Quest 3 smooth locomotion make me queasy in VR and what options help?

[EmmaET]

I just got a Quest 3 and I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle movement in games like Into the Radius. Using smooth locomotion makes me feel queasy after a while, but teleporting completely breaks my immersion. I wish there was a standard comfort option that worked for everyone.

[DavidL]

I tried smooth locomotion and it made me queasy after a while too. I switched to teleport with a short fade and a tiny vignette, and I could go longer without feeling awful, though immersion took a hit.

[Adam.L]

Another route I tested was snap turning at 30 degrees and keeping movement speed gentle. It cut the nauseous feel for me and kept the action moving.

[GregoryKG]

Is the real issue maybe not the option but how the game is paced and how quickly the world moves around you?

[ChloeQG]

I keep hoping for a universal comfort profile, but it seems people react differently. For me a light teleport with fade is doable, and I can squeeze out a longer session than with smooth locomotion.