Controller support?

[McFly666]

There's no mention of controller support on the frontpage but I hope it's coming, with some sweet ninja gaiden mechanics :)

[anywhatshisname]

I doubt it. Kenshi isn't designed for controller support, and doing so would be clunky. Tabbing between recruits instead of clicking, etc. For an fps, or more direct rpg, sure. I use a controller for FFXIV, or Shadow of War, no issue. But for a squad based tactics, sandbox type rpg it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me.

If Kenshi were more Bethesda-esque (which I hope it won't ever be), it might make more sense. But here, you don't directly control your squad members. You point them in the direction you want them to go, and they do stuff. Fight, sleep, mine, build things, and so on. It would either be too much work for the input, or mostly watching the game play itself (base building). YMMV.

[Hatsune Neko Gaming]

Controller support is a possible luxury feature. One of the few not listed that has possibility of being added.

But dont hold your breath on it being added either.

[BigRowdy]

Originally posted by martinbodin80:

There's no mention of controller support on the frontpage but I hope it's coming, with some sweet ninja gaiden mechanics :)

you really dont get what this game is....you dont control characters combat movements

[Temper]

You're all gonna hate me for this but ... I sometimes wish I could play Kenshi on my PS4,the older I get the more time I'm spending playing games on console then a PC.The difference between ported games hasn't been all that jarring lately in my experience.The downside being the distinct lack of mod support for most titles.

I'd probably find using a controller for Kenshi awkward to begin with,but soon adapt.... if I had to.

[BLKCandy]

I kinda understand if you would want to play action/ARPG/sport/etc on console, but squad RTS/RPG feels like a horrible match with controller.

Probably work great if there is a direct character control function though.

[Shilom 🪐 Baba]

Hello o7 ... just my little point of view for what it is worth. I've been keeping an eye on Kenshi for years now... and since it is a game I can see myself spending hours and hours on, I would only appreciate it if I can relax my back while playing it, therefore, I can only play it if/when it has controller support.

Keep the good work, the game looks impressive ! Good luck to the devs

[Tokamak Stellarator]

Fyi if you have a steam controller you can play it with controller, you can even change the config to your liking.