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Forza Horizon 4is theperfect game to play with a controller. Exploring the gorgeous world of Great Britain while relaxing in your chair or sofa is an ideal way to unwind after a hard day’s work. However, you might miss out on this experience if you have the wrong controller.
Unfortunately, thisMicrosoft-published game doesn’t natively support the DualSense controller, which is disappointing, as some PC players prefer using it instead of the Xbox One controller. Thankfully, there’s a way to make theDualSense work with the game.
How To Make DualSense Work on Forza Horizon 4
While the DualSense controller is not natively supported byForza Horizon 4, you can make it work using Steam. Follow these steps to have your game recognize your PS5 controller:
Now, you may openForza Horizon 4, and your controller will be recognized by the game. However, keep in mind that you will see Xbox prompts instead of PlayStation ones. If that doesn’t bother you, you’re all set. But if you prefer the correct prompts, continue reading.
Forza Horizon 4 supports both wired and wireless modes for controllers.
Alternatively, you may use software like DS4Windows or DualSenseX to emulate the DualSense as an Xbox controller. However, this method is more complicated, so it’s recommended to stick with Steam for a simpler setup.
How To Get DualSense Prompts in Forza Horizon 4
To get the DualSense prompts,head over to NexusModsand download thePS Buttons mod by fr3374. While this mod is designed forForza Horizon 5, it will also work forFH4.
Once you have downloaded the file, copy theControllerIcons.zip(DO NOT UNRAR IT) and paste it in two locations:
You will need to replace the existing files, so be sure to do that.
Now, open the game again anduse your DualSense controller. You should now see the correct prompts, allowing you to play without getting confused by Xbox prompts.
Although we tested this entire method with DualSense controllers, the same process should work seamlessly with the DualShock 4 as well. While the prompts for the DS4 differ slightly in color from those of the DualSense, the actual icons remain the same.
