How do I use the controller?

[FlyinJ]

The store page says the game has partial controller support, but I can't figure out how to enable it?

Even the remapper doesn't accept controller joystick directions for movement...

[ElfBossHogg]

In game press J to enable joystick control. If you have a valid controller (recognised by Windows) attached then a game pad emblem should appear.

[Confused Cadet]

why does it not work for meeeeeeee :crying:

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally posted by Firepeppy:

why does it not work for meeeeeeee :crying:

Because the functionality to enable/disable controllers was removed in the "Controller" update.
Can't make this up...

[pontfogel]

Originally posted by GrumpyOldMan:

Because the functionality to enable/disable controllers was removed in the "Controller" update.
Can't make this up...

I've been wondering about this. Occasionally SW will enable my controller on its own (and I have no idea why) which makes using the keyboard to control vehicles a challenge as the seat's axis suddenly become all-or-nothing instead of gradual. The only way to disable the controller that I've found is to reload the save. There's no other way to do it, then?

[GrumpyOldMan]

Haven't used my HOTAS since the controller update with this game, so either reloading or disconnecting before starting the game seem to be the only options.

[Sampak]

I'll add that:

If joystick is plugged in, game started after. Keyboard will be default controls as usual.
Upon any first command or button push from joystick, it's activated and keyboard controls become basically 0 or 1 (as mentioned above).
Cannot remember if removing joystick at this point will revert back to keyboard mode or not.

If game is running first and joystick plugged in after - in my experience it is not detected regardless of any input from joystick.

Also, stupid decision removing the J key toggle option. Wonder what the reasoning is behind that.