Red Dead Redemption PS5 DualSense Features Missing
The newly released current-generation upgrade for Red Dead Redemption has brought enhanced visuals and smoother performance to the classic Western. However, PlayStation 5 players are reporting a notable omission: the game appears to lack support for the console’s signature DualSense controller features, despite them being advertised on the official PlayStation Store.
The upgrade, which launched for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, promised optimizations for modern hardware. For PS5, a key expectation among players was the implementation of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Haptic feedback provides nuanced vibrations to immerse players in actions like riding a horse or firing a gun, while adaptive triggers offer resistance to simulate tasks like drawing a bowstring.
According to numerous player reports and analyses, these features are absent from the PS5 port. This has caused confusion and disappointment, as the game’s listing on the PlayStation Store explicitly includes “Vibration function and trigger effect supported” under its features.
The discrepancy has sparked discussion within the game’s community. “I’m surprised there’s no haptics or adaptive triggers, only because in the store they list them,” one player noted on Reddit. Others expressed frustration, pointing out that such features are typically only mentioned on the store if they are genuinely included.
Beyond the missing controller features, some players have raised additional concerns about the port’s quality. A handful of users have reported issues with HDR implementation and minor audio sync problems, though these could be related to individual television setups rather than the game itself.
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While the new-gen version delivers on its core promise of higher resolution and a stable 60 frames-per-second, the absence of the advertised DualSense functionality has become a point of contention. Players are now hoping for a future patch that might add this support to fully utilize the PS5’s capabilities.