HoYoverse has confirmed an update for the PC version ofGenshin Impactthat will add support for the PS5 DualSense Edge controller. Currently,Genshin Impactsupports PlayStation 5 DualSense and Xbox Series X|S controllers on PC, but a recently released controller is missing from the list of supported devices.
Genshin Impactis regularly updated by HoYoverse with new features, content, and optimizations.The recent version 3.5 updateintroduced new playable characters and events forGenshin Impactplayers to experience in both Mondstadt and Sumeru.Genshin Impactversion 3.6 is expected to arrive this April, and the update may include support for one of Sony’s most recent controller releases in 2023.
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HoYoverse updated its official FAQ for wireless controller support inGenshin Impact, revealing that official support forSony’s DualSense Edge controlleris coming soon to the PC version. In a future update,Genshin Impactplayers that wirelessly connect a DualSense Edge controller to their PC will be able to change key bindings and adjust angle sensitivity. TheGenshin Impactdevelopers state the new feature is not complete at the moment, and further optimizations are being made to ensure compatibility for the DualSense Edge. As a result, HoYoverse did not provide a specific date and time for the upcoming PC update. Once the update is released, more work may be needed to optimize the DualSense Edge controller’s performance inGenshin Impact.
Although DualSense Edge support is coming to the PC version, HoYoverse did not comment on potential DualSense support for the iOS version.Genshin Impactsupports DualShock 4, Xbox Wireless, and Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2 controllers on PC and iOS, but the iOS version currently lacks DualSense support. Players may connect a base DualSense controller to their PC via a wired USB connection or wirelessly through a Bluetooth connection to playGenshin Impact. However, DualSense controller vibration is not supported through a Bluetooth connection on PC.
DualSense Edge support is a very promising addition forGenshin Impacton PC, but more updates may be required to bring controller parity between the existing PC and iOS versions. Moreover,Genshin Impactfans continue to clamor for controller support in the Android version according to the FAQ’s comment section. The lack of controller support for Android grows as a source of frustration within the player community.
HoYoverse plans on sharing more information about the new Genshin Impact PC update soon. In the meantime, fans may look forward toGenshin Impactversion 3.6next month with a special program live stream preceding the update’s arrival.
Genshin Impactis available now for Android, iOS, PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. A Nintendo Switch version is in development with no confirmed release date.
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