MH Outlanders Controller Support

What controller support covers

Controller support is available from launch, and it works for most of the action. Game8 reports that both USB-C and Bluetooth controllers should be compatible. One More Catch says any gamepad supported by your mobile device should work. You can explore and hunt fully with physical buttons.

TiMi Studio Group gave One More Catch a statement on the launch version. It says controller support covers hunts, the quest system and world exploration. The studio calls this initial support for Season 0, and it says limited development time is the reason for that scope. It is working to expand support to more parts of the game.

Feature	Controller support at launch
Hunts and combat	Yes
World exploration	Yes
Quest system	Yes
Opening sequence	No, touchscreen only
Some tutorials	No, touchscreen prompts appear
Menus	Partial, details below

Where you still need the touchscreen

The entire opening sequence is touchscreen only. That covers the glide through the storm and the first Rathian fight, even though they look like later controller gameplay. One More Catch says the option to choose a controller only appears when you reach the starting village. Do not bother connecting your controller before then.

Tutorials are the next interruption. During the opening hours, the action can pause and ask you to tap the screen to continue. One More Catch saw this mid-combat too, with a message saying touchscreen controls are required for the guidance. These prompts are most common early on, while the game teaches its systems.

This means you cannot fully dock your phone for now. If you hoped to mirror the game to a bigger screen and never touch the phone, expect some friction. Revvy agrees that most of the game plays well on a controller, with a handful of moments where you pick up the phone. Keep your phone within reach as you play.

How menus work on a controller

Menus are the weakest part of the experience. One More Catch says they use a mouse-like cursor that you move with the left stick, then press a button to select. It also says you cannot back out with a button such as B or Circle, and must tap a cross in the corner instead. It works, but it is not fast or intuitive.

Our sources differ slightly here. Game8 says menu navigation still requires touchscreen controls. Sadeqe Mac's short video shows a mouse cursor and says the back button works. Whether this varies by controller or device is to be confirmed, so try it on your own setup.

Default button mapping

Game8 lists these default controls using the Xbox layout. Treat this as a reference for the launch version, because mappings differ for melee and ranged weapons. The full list has more actions than this table shows. Check the game's own screen for your exact setup.

Button	Action
Y	Basic Attack, Draw Weapon (melee)
A	Roll, Crouch
B	Skill 2 (melee)
Y + B	Skill 3 (melee)
RT	Skill 1 (melee), Basic Attack (ranged)
X	Sheathe Weapon
RB	Lock On, Unlock
LT + RB	Reload (ranged)
LT + RT	Buddy Ultimate I
LT + A	Ultimate II
LT + Y	Ultimate IV

Once a controller is paired, go to Settings, then Controller. The complete mapping is split into Combat, Interact with Environment, and System tabs. You can review and change the button assignments there. Reset All restores the default controls if you make a mess of it.

One More Catch notes that some features behave differently on a controller. Locking on, for example, lets you use a dial to select which monster part to target. Its writer liked that change, and said combat feels about as tactile as other entries. Allow some time to adjust to these differences.

How to connect a controller

Pairing is quick on most setups. Revvy pairs a PlayStation controller by holding the PlayStation and Share buttons together. Steps vary by controller, so search for your specific model if you get stuck. Exact pairing steps for your phone are to be confirmed.

Follow this order for a smooth start:

1. Start the game and finish the touchscreen opening.
2. Reach the starting village, where the controller option appears.
3. Put your controller in pairing mode and connect it.
4. Open Settings, then Controller, to review the buttons.
5. Keep your phone close for tutorial prompts.

Is playing with a controller worth it?

Yes, if you already own one. Revvy calls it a night-and-day experience that doubled the fun, and recommends it as the best way to play. Its 25 hours of testing covered a sponsored pre-release demo, so bear that in mind. One More Catch is more measured, calling the support weirdly inconsistent but saying it works for the bulk of the game.

Combat is where you will feel the biggest gain. Revvy says the controller feels very close to home in fights and is great for moving around the world. It adds that endemic life captures and other small tasks feel a little janky. That matches the general pattern: hunts are strong, and side tasks are rougher.

Touch controls are still a good option. Revvy rates them highly, and you can pick Adventure Mode or Classic Mode at any time. If you only want a quick hunt on the move, you do not need a controller. Try both before you buy anything new.

If touch controls feel too hard

Switch to Adventure Mode if you are not using a controller. It groups your actions into three buttons, Attack, React and Burst, and it executes combos for you when you press Attack. The trade-off is that it does not show you how to perform every move. Classic Mode has more buttons and gives you direct control.

Game8 suggests the Weapon Training Grounds if you want to explore a full moveset in either mode. You can find it in the Tutorials & Guides section of the menu. It is a low-pressure way to learn before you take a new weapon on a hunt. It is worth doing whichever input you choose.

Will controller support improve?

Probably, but the details are still unclear. TiMi says it is working to expand support and improve the experience in future updates. It has not said what will change or when, so the timeline is to be confirmed. One More Catch points out that full controller support has not been confirmed either.

Support has already improved fast. One More Catch notes that controllers were not supported at all in the beta tests, and Revvy saw it added late. We will update this page as patches change what works.