What to know

  • Many Battlefield 6 players are searching for ways to turn off adaptive triggers on PS5 controllers.
  • Adaptive triggers can be disabled directly from the in-game settings menu.
  • Turning off adaptive triggers can provide a more traditional shooting experience.
  • The process is quick and does not affect other controller features.

If you've been playing Battlefield 6 on PlayStation 5, you've probably noticed the adaptive triggers in action. These triggers add resistance and feedback when you pull them, aiming to make the game feel more immersive. But not everyone enjoys this feature. Some players find the extra tension distracting or uncomfortable, especially during long gaming sessions.

Luckily, turning off adaptive triggers in Battlefield 6 is straightforward. Here's how you can do it.

How to Turn Off Adaptive Triggers in Battlefield 6 on PS5

  • Start Battlefield 6 and wait for the main menu to load.
  • Navigate to the Settings menu. You can usually find this by pressing the Options button on your controller and selecting the gear icon.
  • Select Accessibility.
  • Go to the Controller tab.
  • Look for the option labeled Trigger Effect Intensity or something like that. The exact wording may vary slightly depending on updates or regional versions.
  • Set this option to Off.
  • Save your settings and exit the menu.

How to Turn Off Adaptive Triggers in Battlefield 6 on PC

These two guides should help you out.

Guide 1: How to enable steam input in the Steam settings for yout PS controller

Here is a step-by-step guide to setting up your DualSense controller on a PC using Steam.

Step 1: Connect your DualSense Controller

First, connect your DualSense controller to your PC. You can do this either with a USB cable or via Bluetooth.

Step 2: Access Controller Settings in Steam

Next, open Steam. From the main menu, go to Settings, then select Controller.

Step 3: Configure your Controller Layout

In the Controller settings menu, click on Desktop Configuration. Here, you can view and customize the button layout. You should see that Steam has recognized your DualSense controller as a PlayStation 5 controller.

By default, Steam will automatically map the button layout to mimic an Xbox controller. For example, the Triangle button will be configured as 'Y' and the Square button as 'X'. You can change these settings to your liking.

Guide 2:

Here's how to turn off triggers completely for any controller in Steam:

  • Go to Library > Collections > select your game in the list in the left.
  • Select View controller settings in the right side.
  • Select Edit Layout > Joysticks.
  • Select the settings icon for the Right Joystick Behavior.
  • Scroll down and select Haptic Intensity under Haptics and then select Off.

That's it! Once you've turned off adaptive triggers, your controller's triggers will feel just like they do in other games without special feedback. This can make rapid firing and aiming feel smoother, especially if you're used to traditional controllers.

It's important to note that disabling adaptive triggers won't affect other features like haptic feedback or vibration unless you choose to adjust those settings as well. If you ever want to try adaptive triggers again, just follow the same steps and turn the feature back on.

Many players report that turning off adaptive triggers helps with fatigue and improves their overall gameplay, especially in fast-paced matches. So if you've been struggling with the extra resistance, give this quick fix a try and see if it makes your Battlefield 6 experience more enjoyable.