Can't get gamepad to work on Linux

[Segata Sanshiro]

I can't get my generic Xbox controller working on theLinux version of the game. The controller works fine with pertty much everything else in my library and I can't find any options in-game to enable it.

[76561198103597845]

Good afternoon Segata Sanshiro,


The Linux version of this title doesn't include controller support.
Sorry for any confusion.


Thanks,
BenTeam17

[rookster1984]

Hi Ben, could you tell me if its coming at all or any time soon?

[76561198103597845]

Hey pmrooks1984,


At this time, and to the best of my knowledge, we have no official plans to implement controller support at a later date.
This may be subject to review later down the line, so please keep an eye out for announcements and updates.


Thank you,
BenTeam17

[Segata Sanshiro]

Hi Ben,


There is no "confusion", it doesn't state anywhere that there is no controller support on Linux and the store page states "full controller support". Based on that, I don't see how I could have thought anything other than the game having controller support.

I always give Linux developers the benefit of the doubt because they're usually still relatively new to the platform and sometimes even wait patiently for a few months for bug fixes, etc.

However, given that this is Team17's third Linux port, the misleading nature of the store page, how integral controller support is for me and the flippancy of your response, I want a refund for the game.

[NoXPhasma]

I'm wondering why there is no controller support? In Worms Armageddon was controller support and you completely dropped it in this one, why?

[j0rge]

I bought the game because it says it has full controller support, will you guys offer refunds? My Steam Machine doesn't even have a keyboard plugged in. :-/

[ProfessorKaos64]

While I am very thankful this works on SteamOS now, the controller icon was a bit misleading. I wonder if devs can turn off/on the controller badge per OS? But, if you support multiple platforms, and the controller does not work for all supported platforms, I believe it is dishonest to claim full controller support.

[Mike]

Hey guys,

Agreed that the controller icon is misleading and please accept our apologies for the oversight. We can't change that icon per platform, but what we have now done is change the icon to "partial controller support". We'll also update the product description and our Linux discussion threads.

If you bought the game before the store page was updated and would like a refund, please forward your purchase receipt to us on [e-mail] using the subject line "Worms Clan Wars Controller Refund" including your full name, Steam ID and date/time of purchase. We're contacting Steam now to arrange a refund process and Ben will email you in response once we know what that process will be. Note that it is highly likely that after being refunded you will no longer be able to play Worms Clan Wars so please only request a refund if you're willing for that to happen.

Once again, our apologies for the oversight guys and I hope this goes some way to fixing the problem.

MT17

[ProfessorKaos64]

Originally posted by Mike_Team17:

Hey guys,

Agreed that the controller icon is misleading and please accept our apologies for the oversight. We can't change that icon per platform, but what we have now done is change the icon to "partial controller support". We'll also update the product description and our Linux discussion threads.

If you bought the game before the store page was updated and would like a refund, please forward your purchase receipt to us on [e-mail] using the subject line "Worms Clan Wars Controller Refund" including your full name, Steam ID and date/time of purchase. We're contacting Steam now to arrange a refund process and Ben will email you in response once we know what that process will be. Note that it is highly likely that after being refunded you will no longer be able to play Worms Clan Wars so please only request a refund if you're willing for that to happen.

Once again, our apologies for the oversight guys and I hope this goes some way to fixing the problem.

MT17

I appreciate this response Team17. Kudos for being cordial about it. I will play with a mouse for now. I am glad you released this finally for us, and if you get gamepad support in there at some point, great.

[John Axe]

What about mac? Is the gamepad supported in Osx version?

[nullzero]

Hey devs,

Thank you for changing the store page info about controller support to partial, and in the Linux minimum requirement that there is currently no controller support.

I was going to buy it to play on my TV... I'll now wait for a time where the controller support is updated.

[joinTee]

Great to know that I bought this for nothing since now I won't be able to play it with friends in the living room :(

[ProfessorKaos64]

Originally posted by joinTee:

Great to know that I bought this for nothing since now I won't be able to play it with friends in the living room :(

It's a long wait, but when the Steam Controller comes out in November, you will be able to fully use it. The controller will emulate a keyboard, as far as the game is concerned.

[Segata Sanshiro]

Originally posted by ProfessorKaos64:

Originally posted by joinTee:

Great to know that I bought this for nothing since now I won't be able to play it with friends in the living room :(

It's a long wait, but when the Steam Controller comes out in November, you will be able to fully use it. The controller will emulate a keyboard, as far as the game is concerned.

It's not just a long wait, if joinTee had no intention of getting the Steam Controller then it's just spending an extra £30-£50 on a controller to be able to play one game which should have had controller support anyway.

[ProfessorKaos64]

This is not a game that is suited for a gamepad regardless of being supported or not.