Think of it as a conversation between your fingers and the game world itself. The DualSense controller’s adaptive triggers can feel harder or softer when you press them, and its haptic feedback lets you feel every moment and vibration in a more realistic way.
When you’re driving fast, using tools, or navigating tense moments, the dynamic tension in each trigger press deepens your connection to the action.
| Game | Release | Genre | Developer | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Call Of Duty Modern Warfare III | 2023-11-10 | Shooter | Sledgehammer Games | |
 | Ratchet Clank Rift Apart | 2023-07-26 | Shooter & Platform | Insomniac Games | |
 | Returnal | 2023-02-15 | Shooter | Housemarque | |
 | FIFA 23 | 2022-09-27 | Simulator & Sport | EA Canada | |
 | Horizon Forbidden West | 2024-03-21 | Adventure & Role-playing (RPG) | Guerrilla Games | |
 | Gran Turismo 7 | 2022-03-04 | Sport & Simulator | Polyphony Digital | |
 | Death Stranding | 2022-03-30 | Adventure & Role-playing (RPG) | Kojima Productions | |
 | The Last of Us Part I | 2023-03-28 | Adventure & Role-playing (RPG) | Naughty Dog | |
 | The Last of Us Part II: Remastered | 2025-04-03 | Adventure & Role-playing (RPG) | Naughty Dog | |
 | Battlefield 6 | Adventure & Role-playing (RPG) | EA Digital Illusions CE |
DualSense games don’t just use the tech – they make it part of the story. Every action becomes a physical experience that blurs the line between player and character.
Ready to explore the best games that push this tech to its limits? Let’s take a look together.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
| Release date: | 2022-10-28 |
| Genre: | Shooter |
| Developer: | Infinity Ward |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is an action game where you join a team of special soldiers and take part in tactical missions around the world. The game has exciting single-player and multiplayer modes with realistic shooting and advanced AI.
In this game, the DualSense controller uses trigger effects to make each gun feel different when you press the trigger. Some triggers feel light, others heavy – just like using real weapons. This creates more exciting tactile experience during intense combat.
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Horizon Forbidden West
| Release date: | 2024-03-21 |
| Genre: | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure |
| Developer: | Guerrilla Games |
Horizon Forbidden West is an open-world action RPG where you play as Aloy, a skilled hunter exploring a post-apocalyptic world filled with mysterious machines and ancient secrets.
In this game, the DualSense adaptive triggers are used to stunning effect, making Aloy’s journey feel more tactile and immersive than ever. As Aloy moves – brushing grass, jumping, or swimming – the controller delivers subtle haptic feedback that mirrors each texture and motion.
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Astro's Playroom
| Release date: | 2020-11-12 |
| Genre: | Platformer |
| Developer: | Team ASOBI |
Astro’s Playroom is a charming 3D platformer pre-installed on every PlayStation 5, designed to showcase the capabilities of the DualSense controller through creative, nostalgic gameplay.
In this game, players explore four vibrant worlds inspired by the console’s components, each packed with clever nods to PlayStation history. Throughout the adventure, immersive haptic feedback and adaptive trigger effects deliver a tactile experience that brings every jump, slide, and power-up to life in your hands.
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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
| Release date: | 2023-07-26 |
| Genre: | Shooter & Platform & Adventure |
| Developer: | Insomniac Games |
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a third-person action game where you need to stop a robotic emperor from collapsing the multiverse. You can play as Ratchet or Rivet and use inventive weapons to fight powerful enemies.
In this game, the DualSense controller’s adaptive triggers are used to make each weapon feel unique and immersive. If you press the trigger only partway, one action happens, but if you press it fully, the weapon becomes stronger.
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Returnal
| Release date: | 2023-02-15 |
| Genre: | Shooter |
| Developer: | Housemarque |
Returnal is a third-person sci-fi shooter where astronaut Selene is trapped in a mysterious time loop on the alien planet Atropos. She needs to discover the secrets of the planet while fighting dangerous alien enemies.
In this game, the adaptive triggers on the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller are cleverly used to switch between modes. If you press the L2 trigger halfway lets you aim down sights, but pressing it fully activates your weapon’s alternate fire. This setup helps players stay fully engaged and react quickly in the heat of battle.
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Gran Turismo 7
| Release date: | 2022-03-04 |
| Genre: | Racing & Simulator & Sport |
| Developer: | Polyphony Digital |
Gran Turismo 7 is a realistic racing simulator that lets players collect, customize, and race over 400 cars on tracks inspired by real-world locations. It offers stunning visuals, dynamic weather, and deep tuning options.
In this game, the adaptive triggers mimic gas and brake pedals – light resistance for acceleration and heavier resistance for braking, even reacting when brakes lock. Combined with haptic feedback and optional setups like bass shakers, players can feel gear shifts, engine rumble, and road texture for a realistic driving experience.
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FIFA 23
| Release date: | 2022-09-27 |
| Genre: | Sport & Simulator |
| Developer: | EA Canada |
FIFA 23 is a football simulation game developed by EA Sports and released in 2022. It includes real teams, players, and leagues, and have popular modes like Career Mode, Ultimate Team, and the World Cup tournaments for both men and women.
In this game, the DualSense controller’s adaptive triggers also add a layer of realism to the gameplay. Combined with haptic feedback, you can feel the impact of tackles, shots, and even the rhythm of the ball on various surfaces. It’s all about making the action on the pitch even more physical and immersive in your hands.
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Feel every pass, crash, and clutch moment like never before – DualSense adaptive triggers don’t just play the game, they pull you right into it!