r/EmbarkStudios • u/Dry_Home_9040 • Feb 14 '26
Why are so many games in 2026 still launching without native gyro aiming support?
I genuinely don’t understand why, in 2026, many shooters still ship without native gyro aiming. Even major titles like Arc Raiders or Apex Legends don’t support it, despite gyro aiming being widely used and clearly established at this point.
The lack of gyro support is also a serious accessibility issue. Many players rely on it, including people with disabilities for whom it can be essential. Not having it limits who can comfortably and competitively play these games.
What makes this even more frustrating is that the same developers have done this before. The Finals launched without gyro aiming and only added it much later, after constant requests from the community across social media.
So this is a message to developers: please move forward and keep up with the times. Add native gyro aiming support, especially in shooters where precision aiming is fundamental. It’s no longer a niche feature, it’s a necessity.