PSA: Steam Binding Controller Resolutions

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EDIT at 3:40pm ET on 5/22/25:

NOTE: You may have to exit and reopen Steam and restart your Steam Deck in order for the action sets to appear. This should fix issues with controllers not being auto-detected.

We made the following changes with Hotfix #2, which released at Approximately 2:50pm ET on 5/22/25:

• Restored controller Action Sets in the Steam Input Configs.
  
  • We made a mistake in yesterday's update when we removed Action Sets without warning and we deeply apologize to the Tenno who rely on them to make Warframe more accessible on controllers. Our goal moving forward is to work towards better support of our default config, especially for the purposes of making Warframe more accessible. So we thank you for all of the very informative comments and discussions on the subject, as they are extremely helpful towards that goal. We encourage you to continue to share in the PSA thread.
    
  • When controller action sets were removed, it likely cleared players’ custom configs as well. This means that once the Hotfix goes live, players will need to manually set them up again as desired. We’re deeply sorry for the continued inconvenience!
    
  • In the midst of restoring Action Sets, we have also made the following fixes:
    
    • Fixed adaptive triggers not working with Steam Input enabled. If you wish to disable/enable haptic feedback, you can do so by going into settings in Warframe > Controller tab > scroll down to Gameplay settings section > Use the “Enable Controller Trigger Effect” toggle.
      
    • Fixed being unable to use Transference and Last Gasp by pressing the touchpad on PlayStation controllers both when “Use defaults” in the Warframe Steam Input Configs are enabled or disabled.
  • Certain issues that were fixed with the removal of action sets will be reintroduced. These have been persistent issues with Steam Input Action Sets, and we do not have an estimated timeline to address them at time of writing. The following lists some of the issues, but is not exhaustive and you may encounter others.
    
    • Kahl’s jetpack boosters can get stuck always activating.
      
    • Necramech’s stamina stuck continuously draining after dodging/dashing repeatedly.
      
    • Backing out of Pilot/Gunner seats in Railjack is bound to Square/X, which nullifies the Flush Heat Sinks Intrinsic reloading mechanic.
      
    • Archwing cannot utilize the blink mechanic.
      
    • Held inputs remain intact after the Ability menu is opened and closed.
  • For peace of mind, the following fixes/improvements that occurred after yesterday’s update will remain in place post-Hotfix:
    
    • Full keyboard & mouse support for Steam Deck and Steam Big picture mode.
      
    • The “Enable Controller Trigger Effect Function” toggle for DualSense Controllers remains restored.
      
    • DualSense LED functions remain restored.
      
    • Controller icons auto-detection when set to default remains restored.

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EDIT at 5:54pm ET on 5/21/25:
Evening Tenno!

Part of today’s update[www.warframe.com] included retiring our support for controller Action Sets in the Steam Input configs. However, our reasoning for doing so, as outlined in the patch notes, pales in comparison to the importance of these tools and their ability to make our game much more accessible. We deeply apologize to the Tenno out there who rely on customizing their controller via Action Sets to play Warframe, and for making such a significant change to player controls without notice. We continually strive to make Warframe accessible and be transparent about changes as big as this, but we fell short of those intentions today.

That said, we are going to restore controller Action Sets in the Steam Input configs for Warframe and are currently reviewing the steps we’ll need to take to bring it back correctly.

We’ll update the thread here once we have a more accurate timeline for the revert and what you can expect upon its return.

Additionally, please use this Forums thread[forums.warframe.com] to report the issues you experienced when attempting to rebind from your Action Sets to the Warframe defaults so our team can revisit them. The more details we have, the better we can understand what additional support is needed for the defaults, especially for accessibility.

Again, we are very sorry for the frustrations this caused, and thank you for bringing the urgency of this matter to our attention.

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ORIGINAL POST:
Hey Tenno!

We have retired support of “Action Sets” in the Steam Input configs while using third party controllers on PC Steam and Steam Deck. The default Warframe controller config will now be used exclusively. This decision was made to create a more stable experience for players by reducing the amount of issues associated with Steam Input configs overlapping with Warframe’s default config. This is also a preventative measure to help reduce issues when introducing new bindings to the game.

The controller config should automatically update in Steam to use the Warframe default when you start and exit the game once. We suggest avoiding changing the configs themselves in Steam to avoid further issues. Any config changes should be done through the "Customize Controller” settings in the game.

If you experience issues with Steam Input configs not updating, you can attempt to reset the configs with the following steps:

PC + Third Party Controller (Steam Input enabled)

1. If using an older custom config or an outdated official layout, connect a controller
   
2. Launch Warframe (the game, not the launcher)
   
3. Open the Steam overlay
   
4. Select your current layout and a list of config options will appear
   
5. In the "Recommended” tab select the "Official layout for Warframe"
   
6. Apply the layout, and close Warframe
   
7. Fully close Steam (main Steam window > Steam button top left > Exit)
   
8. Reopen Steam
   
9. Connect the controller
   
10. Open Warframe

Steam Deck (Steam input is enabled by default):

1. If using an older custom config or an outdated official layout, launch the game
   
2. Press the Steam button
   
3. Scroll up to Warframe
   
4. Select controller settings
   
5. Select controller settings again in the bottom middle of the page
   
6. Select your current layout and a list of configs should appear
   
7. In the "recommended tab" select the "Official layout for Warframe"
   
8. Apply the layout, and close Warframe
   
9. Restart the Steam Deck
   
10. Open Warframe again

Steam Deck + Third Party Controller (Steam Input enabled):

1. If using an older custom config or outdated official layout, launch the game
   
2. Press the Steam button
   
3. Scroll up to Warframe
   
4. Select controller settings
   
5. Select controller settings again in the bottom middle of the page
   
6. Select your current controller and layout
   
7. In the recommended tab select the "Official layout for Warframe"
   
8. Apply the layout, and close Warframe
   
9. Restart the Steam Deck
   
10. Connect your controller
    
11. Open Warframe

Depending on whether you are on PC Steam or Steam Deck, the following details will help you adjust your settings to make the most of this change:

PC Steam: Whether Steam Input is enabled or disabled, any binding customizations made in the in-game Warframe “Customize Controller” settings will take priority.

• You can access these settings by opening up the Pause Menu in-game > Options > select “Controller” tab > select “Customize Controller”.
  
• Note for Xbox/PlayStation controllers: These controllers have Steam Input disabled by default, however, if you had enabled Steam Input prior to this update and the controller is connected at launch, a popup will occur in-game informing you that Steam Input is enabled and that we recommend swapping to the Warframe default for the following reasons:
  
  • Xbox: To prevent potential binding functionality issues, we recommend you change the controller override in Steam to “Use Default Settings” (steps below).
    
  • PlayStation: Certain bindings (i.e. touchpad) will not function unless the controller override in Steam is swapped to “Use Default Settings”.
    
  • How to change controller override to Default Settings:
    
    • Open Steam
      
    • Find Warframe in your Steam Library
      
    • Click the Gear Wheel on the right side of the page
      
    • Select Properties
      
    • Select Controller
      
    • Select “Use Default Settings” and close Warframe.
      
    • Fully close Steam to ensure changes take effect before re-launching Warframe

Steam Deck: Steam Input is enabled by default on Steam Deck. However, if you experience any issues with your controller, you have the option to manually disable it using these steps:

• Find Warframe in your Steam Library > Click the Gear Wheel > Properties > Controller > Select “Disable Steam Input”.