Controller Support

[TheNewbClub]

Hi,

How is controller support for this game? Does it work like Diablo 3 on console (where I found it very fluid and worked so well) or is it more like Lost Ark where it is not the most optimised?

I struggle to use keyboard and mouse and using a controller is much easier for me.

Thanks.

[andrew.thiele]

The game currently offers partial controller support, but full controller support is still the end goal and will be available by launch. Partial support means that not every action in game can be performed using a controller. This is what's been implemented for controller thus far:

1. In patch 0.7.9 an auto-targeting system for skills was introduced; https://forum.lastepoch.com/t/beta-0-7-9-patch-notes/22630#heading--controllers
   
2. In patch 0.8.2 item pick-up with controller was greatly improved; https://forum.lastepoch.com/t/beta-0-8-2-patch-notes/37724/#heading--controller-support
   
3. In patch 0.8.3 improvements to item inventory management were added; https://forum.lastepoch.com/t/controller-support-improvements-in-0-8-3/42559
   
4. In patch 0.8.4 further actions and windows (panels) received controller support; https://forum.lastepoch.com/t/eternal-legends-beta-0-8-4-patch-notes/45588/3#controller-support-49

It's not perfect yet and there's still plenty of functionality missing but I've played the game for a long time now using only the controller, with some additional kb&m inputs for actions I can't yet do with controller, and it's worked quite well -- especially in combat (though movement abilities still need to be adjusted as they will lock onto enemies, which you don't always want).

It's certainly not up to the standards of Diablo 3's implementation of controller support, but hopefully it'll be much closer to it by launch.

[Zartanyen]

I play the game with controller and you can do pretty much everything ( plays like grim dawn ) they even have it down now to having a pet attack button.

I say pretty much as the last few event's they have had showing their new .90 latch had issues were your couldn't complete a couple quests or use way points for some reason. For quests the options didn't open for you to hit A, and for them and the way point using the right stick as a mouse pointer would highlight them but it was like the A button simply didn't work and I had to use the mouse to correct it.

Those issues are still in and not fixed I would say the game is like 98% able to be played with controller only, they are fixed then 100% controller only playable.

Their are some things a M&K make things quicker using like buying and selling from the vendor ( shift click to buy and sell rather than dragging a item ) and clicking on a key to bring up dungeon map location, but that's about it.

Plays like D3, GD, TQ , left stick to move, right stick mouse for inventory management and moving over getting far off items in big drops, D-pad for portal and dungeon specific mechanics, skills are standard set compared to those games for button placement and feel good. Start for main menu opening, select for the game hub.( using PS5 controller can do that using the touch square)

I play most games on PC using a controller and this game feels natural playing with it, like most of the better games in this genre that were made with controller support and porting to consoles in mind.

[alfisti_gt]

hi i cant play it with controller cant regognize it?which type i must choose i have a playstation 4 dualshock with usb

[Zartanyen]

Postat inițial de alfisti_gt:

hi i cant play it with controller cant regognize it?which type i must choose i have a playstation 4 dualshock with usb

Not sure both my old Xbox 1 and current PS5 controllers work. I have had issues where the controller was recognized but didn't work in game, but a close steam and repluged in controller worked for me, also that issues might have been caused by my signal rgb program and not my controller or steam.
I would suggest trying another controller and see if you get the same issues.

[Boondock]

Postat inițial de Zartanyen:

I play the game with controller and you can do pretty much everything ( plays like grim dawn ) they even have it down now to having a pet attack button.

I say pretty much as the last few event's they have had showing their new .90 latch had issues were your couldn't complete a couple quests or use way points for some reason. For quests the options didn't open for you to hit A, and for them and the way point using the right stick as a mouse pointer would highlight them but it was like the A button simply didn't work and I had to use the mouse to correct it.

Those issues are still in and not fixed I would say the game is like 98% able to be played with controller only, they are fixed then 100% controller only playable.

Their are some things a M&K make things quicker using like buying and selling from the vendor ( shift click to buy and sell rather than dragging a item ) and clicking on a key to bring up dungeon map location, but that's about it.

Plays like D3, GD, TQ , left stick to move, right stick mouse for inventory management and moving over getting far off items in big drops, D-pad for portal and dungeon specific mechanics, skills are standard set compared to those games for button placement and feel good. Start for main menu opening, select for the game hub.( using PS5 controller can do that using the touch square)

I play most games on PC using a controller and this game feels natural playing with it, like most of the better games in this genre that were made with controller support and porting to consoles in mind.

Thanks for the info! Bummed to see you have to use a emulated mouse for inventory management on controller. I could deal with it all but that. At least its coming int he final build, guess I will just grab the game then