CONTROLLER ISSUES

[Space Cadet]

Whenever I start AC2 from steam it opens uplay and then the game... and that's ok, but my controller no longer works, at least not properly. Solutions?

[Ubi-Keo]

I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your controller.

Please ensure no USB devices are plugged into your PC except for you mouse and keyboard. Also make sure you have the latest drivers available for your controller.

If the issue persists could you please confirm which controller you are using.

- Ubisoft Support

[Rb7rock99]

i have tried a xbox one controller and a Msi GC30 controller and with both they do not work properly. i am not able to move in the game i can just adjust where the camera faces if u know of a way to fix this that would be fantastic

[R3troSim]

AC1 and AC2 both have known issues with Xbox controller mapping and configuration.

You could try remapping using this method explained at PCGamingWiki[www.pcgamingwiki.com]:

• Use x360ce (source[github.com])

• A pre-made fix[community.pcgamingwiki.com] is available including support for vibration.

1. Download the 32-bit (x86) version of x360ce[www.x360ce.com] and extract it to

   <path-to-game>[www.pcgamingwiki.com]

   .
   
2. Run

   x360ce.exe

   and either configure your controller manually or allow the program to select a configuration. Select

   Save

   to save your changes.
   
   
3. Close

   x360ce.exe

   and open the newly generated

   x360ce.ini

   file in

   <path-to-game>[www.pcgamingwiki.com]

   .
   
4. Between

   [Options]

   and

   [Mappings]

   add, or replace, the following:
   

   [InputHook]

   HookCOM=1

   HOOKDI=1

   HOOKPIDVID=1

   HookName=1

   
   
5. Save and close the file.
   
   
6. The controller should now function correctly, but additional steps are required to enable vibration.
   
   
7. Open

   x360ce.exe

   and select the active controller (Controller 1 by default) if necessary.
   
   
8. Select the Advanced tab and enable

   Force Feedback Pass Through

   .
   
9. Select the Force Feedback tab and enable

   Enable Force Feedback

   .
   
10. Click Save and close the application.

Additional controller configuration guides

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1373882779

Essentially, you've got to map the triggers in the Big Picture controller configuration page; in general for Steam games, that's the best way to resolve controller detection issues and adjust mappings.

You can also check the controller mappings from the Steam settings window:

Steam menu bar > Steam > Settings > (choose one of the following options)

1. General Controller Settings
   
2. Big Picture Configuration
   
3. Desktop Configuration

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=121062080
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=905372370
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1726944921
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=629069157

[Ubi-Woofer]

Originally posted by Rb7rock99:

i have tried a xbox one controller and a Msi GC30 controller and with both they do not work properly. i am not able to move in the game i can just adjust where the camera faces if u know of a way to fix this that would be fantastic

Thanks for letting us know the controllers you've tried. Can you please confirm whether the keyboard and mouse controls work correctly? If you have an official Xbox 360 controller available, can you please test this as well, as that is an officially supported controller for the game? Have you also tried following the advice of R3troSim above?

(Thanks for helping out here again, R3troSim! It's much appreciated.)

CoggedOphanim, please let us know if any of the above steps and advice helps you as well?

- Ubisoft Support

[syrotlinden]

I am currently trying to do this fix and did not see the xbox360ce.exe and cannot find it. Did I miss it somewhere?? I downloaded the zip file from the site link that you suggested in your post. Please advise.

[R3troSim]

Originally posted by syrotlinden:

I am currently trying to do this fix and did not see the xbox360ce.exe and cannot find it. Did I miss it somewhere?? I downloaded the zip file from the site link that you suggested in your post. Please advise.

I just checked - the file is there:

AC1-Xbox-One-Controller-Fix.zip/AC1-Xbox-One-Controller-Fix/x360ce.exe

Download page: Xbox One Controller Fix for Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut and Assassin's Creed II (AC1&2) 1.0.0[community.pcgamingwiki.com]

Direct download link: https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1482-xbox-one-controller-fix-for-assassins-creed-directors-cut-and-assassins-creed-ii-ac12/?do=download&r=6432&confirm=1&t=1&csrfKey=79c19e3700cc4a5adbce870db0e76443

From original post:

Originally posted by R3troSim:

PCGamingWiki[www.pcgamingwiki.com]:

• Use x360ce (source[github.com])

• A pre-made fix[community.pcgamingwiki.com] is available including support for vibration.

[syrotlinden]

Does this apply to a wireless Xbox One controller as well??

[R3troSim]

Originally posted by syrotlinden:

Does this apply to a wireless Xbox One controller as well??

I'm not sure, haven't got one to test. I would've thought so though.

I think you'll just need to test to find out.

[Neostorms]

Same isue. PS4 not working, xbox one (3 controle) not working, and xbox controle too.
He want me to play with keyboard or logitech g15/g13. Try diferrent setup , 1 at a time with and without g keyboard. not working.

[Ubi Milky]

Hello Neostorms, thanks for getting in touch.

I was able to get the game working with an Xbox Wireless controller, whilst being plugged in with a USB cable to my PC.

Can you please try the following >

In the Steam controller settings for the game, select Use Default Settings

Make sure the controller is connected to Steam via a USB wire.

Launch the game, in the games menu, select options > customize controls > then scroll the options available until you see your connected controller - you can then control Desmond/Ezio as well as the menu with just your controller

-Ubisoft Support

[tanman1256]

same issue here. before I was able to enable triggers using this guide and use my controller, but now the game won't even recognize my wired xbox one controller, and it works just fine for every other game I play.

[Ubi Milky]

Hello tanman1256, thanks for getting in touch with us.

Have you tried any of the controller profiles templates, either Steam templates or player custom profiles in the option?

Are you able to show us any screenshots or images from the Steam controller and Properties menu that show how you have this set up currently?

We can not advise downloading files or external programs from unknown sources to fix this issue, from the guides linked earlier in this thread, we can only suggest altering the Steam settings themselves as this was known to work for some players.

-Ubisoft Support

[☾ ⋆*･ﾟ:⋆*･ﾟ]

Ubisoft is the most garbage gaming company I have ever seen in my entire lifetime of playing video games and the most annoying part about spending my money to not be able to even functionally play the game is the doofus that works for this sleeze bag company replying saying that the in game controller settings works fine when you guys couldn't even bind the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ controller settings for a 15 year old game correctly how incompetent is your company

[Micah]

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Ubisoft is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ridiculous. ♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ company that can't patch the best game in the Assassin's Creed series, but no ♥♥♥♥ me for wanting to not have to do a bunch of stupid ♥♥♥♥ to make this game work on PC.

[Micah]

Of course these "developers" are from the garbage islands of the UK.