# I still haven't figured out why motion blur is on by default

> I have an experiment for you. Right now, as you stare at this article on a phone, monitor, PS Vita, whatever, spin your head around. Oh, probably don't do that in public or while walking.

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/we-havent-needed-motion-blur-in-games-for-a-long-time-so-i-wish-it-would-stop-being-the-default/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6de3e2b3904a9da32cee23)
- **Published:** 2026-08-01
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #blur #default #figured #haven #motion #around #article #experiment
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a6de3e2b3904a9da32cee23

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