How to Fix If Mouse Sensitivity Too High on Starfield

Starfield is the newly released latest action role-playing game which takes place in a space-themed setting from Bethesda Game Studios. It’s currently in Early...

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Last updated on September 21, 2023

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How to Fix If Mouse Sensitivity Too High on Starfield

To be precise, this too-high mouse sensitivity in Starfield is causing issues with moving your aim horizontally which seems faster than moving the aim vertically. Some of the players are unfortunate enough to find that the horizontal aim sensitivity with the mouse can be higher up to four times than the vertical sensitivity. It eventually ruins the overall gaming experience and players are unable to enjoy the game. Luckily, there are a couple of workarounds to easily fix this issue. So, without wasting any more time, let’s jump into it.

1. Restart the PC

You can try restarting the PC manually to ensure there is no issue with the system glitch or cache data. The chances are high that somehow conflicts with the Windows system are troubling you with running the Starfield game.

2. Reconnect the Mouse

It’s recommended to simply disconnect and reconnect the mouse to the PC to check if the problem has been fixed or not. A loose connectivity or non-detection of the mouse can trigger multiple issues.

3. Run the Game as an Administrator

Another thing you can do is to run the Starfield game application on the PC as an administrator to check if the problem has been fixed or not. Allowing the User Account Control (UAC) access to the system can run the program smoothly. It basically avoids conflicts with the game tasks.

Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
Right-click on Starfield from the left side.
Go to Manage > Click on Browse local files.
Right-click on the Starfield application on your PC.
Click on Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.

Click on the Run this program as an administrator checkbox to enable it.
Once done, click on Apply > Then select OK to save changes.

4. Update Starfield

We should also recommend you check for the game update manually at your end via the Steam client to ensure there is no outdated game version conflicting with the game launching or mouse sensitivity. An outdated game patch version can trigger several potential issues that we can’t deny. To do this:

Open Steam > Go to Library.
Click on Starfield from the left pane.
Steam will automatically search for the available update.
If there is an update available, click on the Update button.
Now, wait for the update to complete.
Once done, restart the PC to apply the changes.

Note: If the update isn’t available that means your game is already running the latest version.

5. Verify the Game Files

You should also verify and repair the installed game files on the PC manually by following the steps below. Sometimes corrupted or missing game files can be another reason for several conflicts like mouse sensitivity or gameplay issues.

Launch the Steam client > Click on Library.
Right-click on Starfield from the list.
Click on Properties > Go to the Local Files tab.

Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
Wait for the process to complete.
Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.

6. Try Reducing the Mouse DPI

It’s recommended to reduce the mouse DPI or sensitivity from the dedicated DPI button on the mouse or adjust the sensitivity from the mouse software to check if the problem has been fixed or not. The chances are high that conflicts with the mouse DPI can be a reason for mouse sensitivity issues in the Starfield game.

7. Adjust Mouse Settings in Starfield

The chances are high that adjusting the mouse settings in Starfield would resolve the higher mouse sensitivity issue up to some extent. Some of the players have found this trick helpful. So, you can also try it.

Launch Starfield > Press the Pause button.
Go to the in-game Settings menu.
Navigate to the Controls option.
You’ll need to set both the following settings to full:
- Aim Sensitivity V – 100%
- Aim Sensitivity H – 100%
Once done, save changes, and relaunch the game.

8. Tweak Mouse Sensitivity for Starfield

If none of the methods worked for you then make sure to tweak the mouse sensitivity for the Starfield game by following the steps below. It might help you a lot as per the affected players. So, it’s better to try once.

Head over to the Local Drive\Documents\My Games\Starfield directory on the PC.
Here you’ll need to create a new file in the name of StarfieldCustom.ini manually.
Do keep in mind that the mouse sensitivity should be the same as the game settings.
Now, copy & paste the following values inside the file:
- [Controls]

fMouseHeadingSensitivity=0.0060
fMouseHeadingSensitivity=0.01

- [Controls]

bMouseAcceleration=0
fMouseHeadingXScale = 0.021
fMouseHeadingYScale = X

Please Note: Here the X value will be any of the following values depending on your monitor’s aspect ratio –

0.03738 for 16:9, 0.042 for 21:9, 0.028 for 4:3, 0.0336 for 16:10, 0.07467 for 32:9

- [Display]

fDefault1stPersonFOV=90
fDefaultFOV=90
fDefaultWorldFOV=90
fFPWorldFOV=90
fTPWorldFOV=90

- [FlightCamera]

fFlightCameraFOV=90

- [Camera]

fDefault1stPersonFOV=90
fDefaultFOV=90
fDefaultWorldFOV=90
fFPWorldFOV=90
fTPWorldFOV=90

- [Controls]

fIronSightsLookSpeedYaw=0.5000
fIronSightsLookSpeedPitch=0.5000
fLookSpeedYaw=0.5000
fLookSpeedPitch=0.5000
bMouseAcceleration=0
fMouseHeadingXScale=0.021
fMouseHeadingYScale=0.03738
fMouseHeadingSensitivity=0.0060

- [General]

bEnableMessageOfTheDay=0

That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.

How to Fix If Mouse Sensitivity Too High on Starfield