Controller Setup!

[Roia]

NOTE: LATEST PATCH "Breakthrough" fully overhauled the controller set up. This thread is no longer valid. Keeping the notes bellow as archive.


ANYTHING BELLOW IS NO LONGER VALID:

We noticed some people having issues setting up a controller.

Firstly, it is our recommendation to at least give Keyboard and Mouse a try (we understand people may find this unorthodox, but the implementation makes use of the naturally more responsive nature of KBM). Controller is supported and for the most part works well, but we've noticed your feedback and are working on a more extensive overhaul of the systems to ensure higher quality.

Below you can find common issues and their fixes:

Use Default Setting for Steam input:
-After further testing we found that "Gamepad with Camera Control" works the best.
-Right click game in your library, navigate to Properties then to Controller. Use Default Settings there.

Raw Input for Controller (can cause camera spinning or disabled inputs):
-Inside the gamepad settings there is a "Raw Input". Certain controllers such as PS5 controller require this setting be turned on. Xbox controllers for example need it off.
-Good way to check, if your key inputs aren't working at all enable Raw Input, and if camera is spinning uncontrollably, disable Raw Input.

Bluetooth Controllers:
-Several users reported their controllers working only while wired. Please try connecting with a USB if you are experiencing issues.

Dedicated Buttons on Controller for Jumping and Sprinting:
-Both Jump and Sprint can have dedicated buttons, but you have to enable them first via gamepad settings. Navigate to them and set them as you like.
-By default Dodge, Roll, Sprint and Jump are all on Face Button Bottom (X on PS controllers, A on Xbox controllers). Press once to dodge, double press to roll, hold to sprint and hold modifier (Default Left Shoulder) and press to jump.

Thank you for your attention!

[Deehn]

Good tips

[Unattainment]

Keep working on it and iron it out. Most people will try to play with controller for an ARPG like this. Very excited to play. Thank you!

[Marcel]

controller in arpgs and soulslike is my personal way to go.. far more comfortable. a bit disappointing, but hey.

[Rinaldus]

Please take the time to work on controller support. I know you guys on staff prefer KB+M, but this genre of game attracts people who play on controller and tons of people(myself included) will stubbornly refuse to play this type of game with KB+M. It's like asking a PC FPS gamer to switch to a controller after decades of playing FPS' on a mouse and keyboard.

[ChinnyXP]

Originally posted by Rinaldus:

Please take the time to work on controller support. I know you guys on staff prefer KB+M, but this genre of game attracts people who play on controller and tons of people(myself included) will stubbornly refuse to play this type of game with KB+M. It's like asking a PC FPS gamer to switch to a controller after decades of playing FPS' on a mouse and keyboard.

Controllers work. These are just some troubleshooting methods that you may have to use. This is an ongoing thing that will be improved upon though.

[Rinaldus]

Originally posted by ChinnyXP:

Originally posted by Rinaldus:

Please take the time to work on controller support. I know you guys on staff prefer KB+M, but this genre of game attracts people who play on controller and tons of people(myself included) will stubbornly refuse to play this type of game with KB+M. It's like asking a PC FPS gamer to switch to a controller after decades of playing FPS' on a mouse and keyboard.

Controllers work. These are just some troubleshooting methods that you may have to use. This is an ongoing thing that will be improved upon though.

For sure. And I intend to fiddle with the controller settings and super appreciate these troubleshooting tips. Just wanted to reiterate that the extensive overhaul for controllers Roia mentioned is a very good idea, and important to ensure this game gets a solid reception. Don't mean to sound callous and I know this is a tiny devteam who has been working very damn hard. But the sooner they get controller inputs to work with minimal to zero troubleshooting, the better that's gonna be for the livelihood and reception of the game. Lotta end-users are gonna be frustrated if the controls don't work well outta the gate.

[Rinaldus]

And just to be clear! Pinning this post was a very good idea and I super appreciate it.

[Deehn]

Originally posted by Rinaldus:

Originally posted by ChinnyXP:

Controllers work. These are just some troubleshooting methods that you may have to use. This is an ongoing thing that will be improved upon though.

For sure. And I intend to fiddle with the controller settings and super appreciate these troubleshooting tips. Just wanted to reiterate that the extensive overhaul for controllers Roia mentioned is a very good idea, and important to ensure this game gets a solid reception. Don't mean to sound callous and I know this is a tiny devteam who has been working very damn hard. But the sooner they get controller inputs to work with minimal to zero troubleshooting, the better that's gonna be for the livelihood and reception of the game. Lotta end-users are gonna be frustrated if the controls don't work well outta the gate.

Valid point - I expect them to be on top of it :) they are very reactive so far

[Kaiser Wilhelm II]

Thank you for finally being the first developer who was competent enough to build and optimize a PC game around keyboard and mouse, instead of building some dogsh*t console game and porting it to PC *coughWoLongcough*

[Roia]

Heh! We will work hard on making controllers feel better, I just need to get my hands on a few of them.

[Mene]

I wouldn't buy it if it didn't have controller support. To my horror, i just saw now (while downloading) that it doesn't mention gamepad, that's why i ran at once to the Discussions. Please look into it, controllers are extremely important for the success of your game.

[Delta_Waves]

I can't seem to leave the first "tutorial" screen because it requires you to press "Esc" and none of the buttons bind for that key. I'll try it out with KB+M, but I would love to play this on my Steam Deck if possible. I'm definitely bummed out by the lack of controller support.

[alexmadd]

PS5 works well with DS4 Windows

[Chacheya1G]

i do not play 3rd person RPGs on my desk.. that, along side kb+m is reserved for competitive shooters, which this ain't. I will pass on the game till you sort yourselves out.

[stevo]

lmao stopped reading after the first paragraph. Is this a joke? Adios.