Vigor, the intense looter-shooter developed by Bohemia Interactive, is all about survival, strategy, and gunplay. For console players on Xbox or PlayStation, optimizing your settings can make a major difference between life and death in post-war Norway. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned Outlander, using the best settings can significantly improve your performance, responsiveness, and overall experience.
Below, we’ll break down the best console settings into four major categories: general settings, controller sensitivity, visual options, and audio configurations. Each one plays a key role in giving you an edge over the competition.
General Settings: Building Your Foundation
The general settings menu lays the groundwork for a smooth and immersive gameplay experience. Here are the most crucial adjustments to make:
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Field of View (FOV): While FOV settings are more common on PC, Vigor does offer some limited FOV customization on console. Maxing this out slightly increases your peripheral awareness without over-distorting your view.
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Auto Sprint: Turn this ON. Constantly pressing in the left stick to sprint wears out your thumb and controller over time. lets you move faster effortlessly while freeing up your focus for situational awareness.
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Aim Assist: Make sure this is ON. Vigor’s gunplay can feel stiff without aim assists, especially in close quarters. The assist isn’t overpowering—it simply helps compensate for stick precision limitations on console.
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Vibration: Personal preference plays a role here, but most competitive players turn this OFF. Removing vibration minimizes distractions and prevents mis-aiming during heated firefights.
Controller Sensitivity: Precision vs. Agility
Controller sensitivity is one of the most subjective settings, but tuning it properly is essential for quick aiming and smooth tracking. Here’s a solid starting point:
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Look Sensitivity (Horizontal & Vertical): Start at 7 and adjust up or down depending on your comfort level. Higher settings allow for faster camera turns, useful when checking corners or reacting quickly to ambushes.
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Aim Sensitivity (Horizontal & Vertical): These should be slightly lower than your look sensitivity—around 5 or 6—to allow better control while aiming down sights (ADS).
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Dead Zone Settings: Lower is usually better, especially if you have a newer controller. Set dead zones to 5 or even lower to ensure more responsive input. If your aim feels twitchy or your character moves without input, you may need to increase it slightly to compensate for stick drift.
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Inverted Look: This is entirely personal. Stick with the standard unless you’re used to flight controls.
Tip: Always test your new sensitivity settings in the Shooting Range before hopping into Encounters or Elimination matches. Muscle memory is key, so give yourself a few games to adjust.
Visual Settings: Clarity is Key
While console gamers can’t tweak every visual setting like on PC, there are still some display options that impact performance and clarity.
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Brightness: Increase brightness slightly above the default. Vigor has a lot of dark interiors and shadowy terrain that can hide enemies. A brighter screen helps spot threats sooner.
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Safe Zone: Adjust the screen bounds so that all HUD elements are clearly visible but not overly large. You’ll want a clear view of surroundings without interface clutter.
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Motion Blur: If available, turn OFF motion blur. It can hinder visibility, especially when turning quickly during combat.
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Colorblind Mode: If you have trouble distinguishing enemy outlines or loot items, enabling one of the colorblind filters may help. Even for non-colorblind players, some filters can improve visibility in certain lighting conditions.
Also, if your console supports 120Hz mode (Xbox Series X/S), enabling it can lead to smoother visuals and better input responsiveness—great for competitive players.
Audio Settings: Hear Before You’re Seen
Sound plays a massive role in Vigor. Hearing enemy footsteps, gunfire, or crows taking flight can give you critical intel before a visual confirmation. Here’s how to optimize your audio:
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Master Volume: Keep this at 100% unless you’re balancing with external audio sources.
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Sound Effects Volume: Prioritize this. Set it to 90–100% to make footsteps and environment sounds stand out.
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Music Volume: Lower this to around 10–20% or turn it off entirely. While the soundtrack is atmospheric, it can mask subtle in-game noises that warn of nearby threats.
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Voice Chat Volume: Adjust based on how often you play with a team. For solo players, this can be muted.
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Headphones vs. TV Audio: Always use a headset. Directional audio is critical in Vigor, and TV speakers rarely offer enough depth to detect the location of footsteps or gunshots.
Bonus tip: If you’re using a Dolby Atmos or 3D audio-enabled headset, enable spatial sound features in your console’s audio settings for the best directional awareness.
Final Thoughts
Tweaking your settings in Vigor isn’t just about preference—it’s about survival. With the right configuration, you’ll gain better control, faster reaction times, and a clearer picture of the battlefield. While some settings come down to personal taste, starting with the recommendations above will give you a strong competitive edge on console.
