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Read this before you play. It applies to every game Vyrex Interactive LLC makes.
Photosensitive seizure warning
A small number of people can have a seizure when they are exposed to flashing lights or patterns, including the ones in video games. This can happen to people who have never had a seizure before and have no history of epilepsy.
Stop playing at once and see a doctor before you play again if you or anyone playing has any of these:
To lower the risk:
If you have epilepsy or have had a seizure before, ask your doctor before playing. Children and teenagers are more likely to be affected than adults, so parents should watch for the symptoms above.
Settings that reduce flashing and motion
Our games ship with graphics options that cut down on flashing and camera movement. In Settings, Graphics you can turn screen shake off or lower its strength, and turn off motion blur, depth of field and bloom. Not every option exists in every game. Combat, explosions and warp effects are the brightest moments in our games, so turn these down before playing if bright flashes bother you.
Motion sickness
First person and free-flight movement can cause nausea, cold sweats, headache, or a feeling like seasickness, especially in the first sessions. If that happens, stop playing and rest until it passes. Do not drive or operate machinery until you feel normal again.
It helps to play on a stable frame rate, sit further back from a large screen, keep the room lit, turn off motion blur and camera shake, avoid long spins and rolls, and stop at the first sign of discomfort rather than pushing through.
Repetitive strain and posture
Hours of mouse, keyboard or controller use can cause pain or numbness in the hands, wrists, arms, neck, shoulders or back. If you feel any of that, stop playing and rest for several hours. If it continues, see a doctor before playing again. Sit with your back supported, keep your wrists straight and relaxed, and stretch during breaks.
Eyes and hearing
Long sessions cause eye strain. Look at something far away for a moment every 20 minutes and blink deliberately, and lower the screen brightness in a dark room. Loud audio through headphones over long sessions can permanently damage your hearing, so set the volume so you can still hear someone speaking next to you.
Play in moderation
Games are meant to fit around the rest of your life, not replace it. Take regular breaks, keep sleeping and eating properly, and get help if playing starts to crowd out work, school, or the people around you. If a session stops being fun, that is a good moment to stop.
Children and parents
Our games are not designed for young children, and accounts need a store account such as Steam. Steam parental controls can limit what is bought, played, and who can be talked to. Online play and forums put your child in contact with other players, and we cannot control what other people say.
Questions
This page is general safety guidance, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor about anything specific to you. Anything else, write to [email protected].
Read this before you play. It applies to every game Vyrex Interactive LLC makes.
Photosensitive seizure warning
A small number of people can have a seizure when they are exposed to flashing lights or patterns, including the ones in video games. This can happen to people who have never had a seizure before and have no history of epilepsy.
Stop playing at once and see a doctor before you play again if you or anyone playing has any of these:
- Blurred vision, eye twitching, or muscle twitching
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, disorientation, or confusion
- Loss of awareness, altered consciousness, or a blackout
- Involuntary movement or convulsions
To lower the risk:
- Play in a well lit room and sit as far from the screen as is comfortable.
- Do not play when you are tired or short on sleep.
- Take a break of 10 to 15 minutes every hour.
- Stop as soon as any symptom appears.
If you have epilepsy or have had a seizure before, ask your doctor before playing. Children and teenagers are more likely to be affected than adults, so parents should watch for the symptoms above.
Settings that reduce flashing and motion
Our games ship with graphics options that cut down on flashing and camera movement. In Settings, Graphics you can turn screen shake off or lower its strength, and turn off motion blur, depth of field and bloom. Not every option exists in every game. Combat, explosions and warp effects are the brightest moments in our games, so turn these down before playing if bright flashes bother you.
Motion sickness
First person and free-flight movement can cause nausea, cold sweats, headache, or a feeling like seasickness, especially in the first sessions. If that happens, stop playing and rest until it passes. Do not drive or operate machinery until you feel normal again.
It helps to play on a stable frame rate, sit further back from a large screen, keep the room lit, turn off motion blur and camera shake, avoid long spins and rolls, and stop at the first sign of discomfort rather than pushing through.
Repetitive strain and posture
Hours of mouse, keyboard or controller use can cause pain or numbness in the hands, wrists, arms, neck, shoulders or back. If you feel any of that, stop playing and rest for several hours. If it continues, see a doctor before playing again. Sit with your back supported, keep your wrists straight and relaxed, and stretch during breaks.
Eyes and hearing
Long sessions cause eye strain. Look at something far away for a moment every 20 minutes and blink deliberately, and lower the screen brightness in a dark room. Loud audio through headphones over long sessions can permanently damage your hearing, so set the volume so you can still hear someone speaking next to you.
Play in moderation
Games are meant to fit around the rest of your life, not replace it. Take regular breaks, keep sleeping and eating properly, and get help if playing starts to crowd out work, school, or the people around you. If a session stops being fun, that is a good moment to stop.
Children and parents
Our games are not designed for young children, and accounts need a store account such as Steam. Steam parental controls can limit what is bought, played, and who can be talked to. Online play and forums put your child in contact with other players, and we cannot control what other people say.
Questions
This page is general safety guidance, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor about anything specific to you. Anything else, write to [email protected].