How to Change Sensitivity in Hyper Light Breaker

Want to know how to adjust sensitivity in Hyper Light Breaker? Given the game's emphasis on fast reactions and precise timing, fine-tuning your controls is crucial. Unfortunately, there's currently no in-game sensitivity setting. This is a notable omission, even for an Early Access title, but the developers, Heart Machine, have confirmed on Bluesky that a fix is in the works, addressing this and other performance/accessibility issues.

This is excellent news, suggesting it's best to wait for the official update. The developers plan to address several issues simultaneously. While we haven't fully reviewed the game yet, it will undoubtedly benefit from these improvements. However, if you're eager to play now, here are some workarounds:

Mouse and Keyboard Users: The simplest solution is adjusting your mouse DPI. You can do this through your mouse's hardware settings or using software. This effectively boosts sensitivity, but remember, this change affects your entire system, resulting in a more responsive cursor across all applications.

Controller Users (DS4): If using a DS4 controller, you can modify joystick sensitivity within the DS4 software. This adjusted sensitivity will then apply to Hyper Light Breaker. Alternatively, configure your right joystick to function as a mouse and adjust the sensitivity as described above.

Advanced Method (Steam Forums): For more technically inclined players, a Steam forum post by user ErkBirk outlines a method involving direct file modification via the Windows Run Command. We've linked the post for those comfortable with this approach. However, this method is more complex and carries a risk, so waiting for the official patch is generally recommended.

That's how you can (currently) adjust sensitivity in Hyper Light Breaker. We recommend patience for the official patch, but these workarounds offer immediate solutions for those who can't wait.

Hyper Light Breaker is available now.