Elden Ring is finally released on Steam and fans from around the world have already started enjoying this latest action role-playing game. However, it is important to note that several players prefer to enjoy this game with their controller instead of using a keyboard and mouse. But, according to multiple reports from PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Switch users, their controller is not working in Elden Ring. Players are complaining, Elden Ring is not able to detect their controllers even though they are well connected. If you are running into the same issues, here is how you can solve them. Let’s find out in the below guide how to fix PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Switch Controllers Not Working in Elden Ring.
How to Fix PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Switch Controllers Not Working in Elden Ring
If your console’s controller is not working in Elden Ring, first of all, try out the below solutions shared by users on Reddit and other forums.
1. One of the first things you can do is to delete Vjoy – A virtual joystick program that is used at the time of controller drivers’ installation for steering wheels.
2. If you have never used Vjoy and still your controllers are not working in Elden Ring, then run on “Xbox Configuration Support” and “Generic Gamepad Configuration Support” can work. You can find this setting in Steam > Settings > General Controller Settings.
3. The next thing you can try is to disable the Steam overlay and then check if the controller is working in Elden Ring or not.
4. One of the users also suggested unplugging your keyboard and mouse before starting the game.
If these solutions don’t work, then you can try other thorough solutions to fix PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Switch controllers not working in Elden Ring.
Configuration of your controller on Steam
Go to Steam >> Settings >> Controller >> General controller settings and then tick the box of your controllers such as Switch, PS4, Xbox, or Generic. Once done, relaunch the game and check if the issue is solved or not. If the steam is not able to detect your controller, then try the following workaround.
Disable other controller software from the Task Manager
If you are using multiple controllers and also their software is running on your system, Steam might not detect your controller. For this, open up the Task Manager and disable all other controllers except you are currently using. Once done, close the Steam and launch it again then try the above steps.
Change the Steam Input Per-Game settings
After performing the above solutions, if your controller is still not working in Elden Ring, then the next solution is to change the Steam input per-game settings. For this: Open up the Steam client, go to View >> Big Picture Mode >> Library >> Games >> Elden Ring >> Manage Games >> Steam Input, and then select Controller Options >> Force On the Change the Steam Input Per-Game Settings and then restart the Steam client
Update the controller driver
In case you have not updated your controller drives to the latest version, it may not work properly in Elden Ring. So, make it is updated. Go to your controller’s manufacturer’s official site and get the latest version.
Install DS4 Windows for PlayStation controllers
If you are trying to connect PS4 or PS5’s controller, you can easily solve the problem by using DS4Windows software.
Disconnect Bluetooth devices
The next thing you will need to ensure is to disable all other Bluetooth devices before you connect your controller. For this: Open up Settings >> Devices and disable all other Bluetooth devices.
That’s all for this guide on how to fix PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Switch controller not working in Elden Ring.
Also check – How to fix Elden Ring screen tearing or splitting issue.
