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Can you play Horizon Forbidden West with a mouse and keyboard on PS4/PS5?
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Ever since Horizon Forbidden West came out, one of the most asked questions about Gorilla Games’ new title is if it can be played with a mouse and keyboard, instead of a controller.
Of course, PlayStation consoles have support for both keyboard and mouse, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the game itself will run on those peripherals.
Furthermore, Forbidden West has not been announced for PC yet, and it’s probably going to take one or two years before that even happens.
We say that based on the Zero Dawn example, a title that becameavailable on Steamafter more than two years since its official PlayStation launch.
Returning to the matter at hand, let’s get right into it and see if you can enjoy the new Horizon game with a mouse and keyboard.
Horizon Forbidden West is not playable with mouse+keyboard
From the information available so far, and from users trying to play Forbidden West the unconventional way, with a mouse and keyboard, this isn’t possible.
In this situation, many would have already gone through the options menu from top to bottom, to see if any mouse and keyboard integration has been added to the PS4 or PS5 version of the game.
However, those that did found themselves disappointed, as the feature doesn’t exist for Horizon Forbidden West, unfortunately.
You should know that disconnecting the controller and trying to use mouse and keyboard as the only input will have the game prompt you to connect a controller in order to continue playing.
Don’t get the wrong idea here, because the PlayStation 5 console acknowledges and supports these PC-specific peripherals, but nothing happens when you press buttons in-game.
That being said, if you are among the gamers that absolutely must play it with mouse and keyboard, your best option is to wait for this title to be released on Steam.
Since we’re on the topic of Forbidden West, if you deal with any errors or bugs, you definitely came to the right place to get it all sorted out.
Thus, if youcan’t install Forbidden West, thegame isn’t working, or it isnot detecting HDR, we have some great guides for you.
If you need information aboutcross-play and co-op, otherbugs, and issuesthat affect the game or simply read thelatest patch notes, we got you.
Have you discovered any other Forbidden West issues while playing? Share your experience with us in the comments section below.
Alexandru Poloboc
Tech Journalist
With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
