Tutorial Universal New Horizons Controller Support.

[Fraktured]

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️ About

A stand-alone executable that works with every version of New Horizons.

Posted here but universal.

Drop it into your game folder to enable seamless, conflict-free controller support — no extra setup needed.

Comes equipped with a contextual layout map for ease of use and an on screen keyboard for full console experience.

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How to use

1. Place this file into the same root folder as your game's .exe.
2. Ensure you have either a PlayStation or Xbox style controller already connected to your PC.
3. Run it.
4. The program automatically handles:
- Controller-to-keyboard bridge setup
- Game file adjustments
- Launching the game automatically

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But what does it actually do?

• Extracts SDL2.dll required for operation.
• Scans for connected controllers (PlayStation, Xbox, and valid generic variants).
• Translates controller inputs directly to keyboard and mouse (similar to Xpadder or AntiMicroX).
• Backs up your original options file.
• Replaces options with a pre-configured file for controller mapping.
• Opens a custom control map image.
• Launches the game automatically.
• Provides an on-screen keyboard (L3 + R3), movable and resizable with analog sticks.
• Restores your original options file and closes when the game exits.

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Options file note

Your original options file is saved as options.backup and can be manually restored if needed.

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‍ Download

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‍ Summary

- Launch your game normally for standard play.
- Use NH_Controller_Support.exe for controller support and set sail!

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You're welcome,
Fraktured

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‍ 23/09/2025 - Update Log

- Rebuilt Exe as a Release build rather than Debug to remove associated dependency issues.
- Tweaked VK extended codes to fix issues with arrow key impulse issues.

 

[Bartolomeu o Portugues]

That's awesome

 

[Baja]

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️ About

A stand-alone executable that works with every version of New Horizons.

Posted here but universal.

Drop it into your game folder to enable seamless, conflict-free controller support — no extra setup needed.

Comes equipped with a contextual layout map for ease of use and an on screen keyboard for full console experience.

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How to use

1. Place this file into the same root folder as your game's .exe.
2. Ensure you have either a PlayStation or Xbox style controller already connected to your PC.
3. Run it.
4. The program automatically handles:
- Controller-to-keyboard bridge setup
- Game file adjustments
- Launching the game automatically

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But what does it actually do?

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Options file note

Your original options file is saved as options.backup and can be manually restored if needed.

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‍ Download

View attachment 45183

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‍ Summary

- Launch your game normally for standard play.
- Use NH_Controller_Support.exe for controller support and set sail!

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You're welcome,
Fraktured

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‍ 23/09/2025 - Update Log

- Rebuilt Exe as a Release build rather than Debug to remove associated dependency issues.
- Tweaked VK extended codes to fix issues with arrow key impulse issues.

hey fraktured the nh controller support worked yesterday, but today all it will do is turn left or right or go to main menu, i have redownloaded it again and same thing, yesterday i also was not able to find the character upgrade screen and boat screen.

 

[Baja]

o sorry nvm, for some reason my button mapping changed on me, and when i changed back to restore default buttons, then started working again.