One of the most important things in a shooting game is the ability to, you know, aim your guns. On console, this is done with a stick. On PC, it’s done with a mouse. Unfortunately, the latest Battlefield 2042 update has broken horizontal mouse input for some players. You can look up, you can look down, but you are screwed if you need to look left or right.
Battlefield 2042 is a good game, but its launch has been plagued with issues. From bugs that stop you from reviving your friends if they’re too close to a wall to bad hit detection, the problems with the game are well documented. Developer Dice has been scrambling to fix them post-launch, with the latest Battlefield 2042 patch allegedly fixing over 150 issues.
Unfortunately, game development is complex. You know when a collectible falls over on a shelf and you pick it up, place it back down and accidentally knock all the others over in the process? That’s basically what game development is like.
This new issue only affects PC players and there’s a fix if you’re suffering from the problem.
We've noticed some players on PC aren't able to use horizontal mouse input after Update #3 went live🖱️
Restore default settings by removing "PROFSAVE" files in My Documents > Battlefield 2042 > Settings to keep playing
Be aware this resets all your in-game settings⚠️ pic.twitter.com/XCVcMt0Stj
— Battlefield Direct Communication (@BattlefieldComm) December 2, 2021
Here’s what you need to do: “Restore default settings by removing “PROFSAVE” files in My Documents > Battlefield 2042 > Settings to keep playing.”
Once you’ve made that tweak, you should be able to look left and right again. You’re welcome. If you want an edge over the competition, check out our list of Battlefield 2042 tips and tricks.
Written by Kirk McKeand on behalf of GLHF.
