How to Fix Horizontal Mouse Input Not Working in Battlefield 2042

With the release of the latest update for Battlefield 2042, players have been facing an issue that doesn’t let them move their mouse horizontally. This is a major issue that is causing players to lose games since they can’t look around and aim. If you are facing this issue, worry not because we have a fix just for you. This guide will show you how to fix horizontal mouse input not working in Battlefield 2042.

If you are facing any input lag or latency problems, that can be fixed. However, this new issue was only recently introduced and players are extremely frustrated – and rightfully so. While we are waiting for an official statement, we do have a small fix for you that will solve this problem. With that said, let’s get right into it and fix this issue.

Horizontal Mouse Not Working in Battlefield 2042 Error Fix

We agree that this issue is quite an annoying one and this is just one of many issues in Battlefield 2042 – like the DirectX error or problems with NVIDIA graphics cards. Many players are requesting a refund but we suggest that you give the game another chance because the developers are working hard to fix the problems.

This issue is only happening in the PC version of the game, so if you are a console player, you are safe. To fix it, you must:

  • Go to My Documents folder
  • Open the Battlefield 2042 folder
  • Find the Settings
  • Remove PROFSAVE

Keep in mind that doing so will fix your horizontal mouse input error but it will reset all your in-game settings. Worry not because you can use our best settings guide and our best graphics settings guide for Battlefield 2042.


Following this guide will allow you to fix this issue without any hassle. In the meantime, you can contact EA support and try to solve the issue with them. We are certain that the devs will solve this problem soon in an update since they are aware of this. If you are facing any server issues, you can check the server status to know if it is your problem or the servers.

Let us know in the comments if you managed to solve this issue by following our guide or not.

Umer Cheema
Umer Cheema

By day, Umer loves writing about games and talking about them; by night, he is an avid gamer that loves playing League of Legends and RTS games. Being a massive fan of Metal Gear Solid, you'll find Umer always praising the legendary Hideo Kojima.

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