Fix Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree Controller Not Working on PC

Elden Ring has become a worldwide game, but like any other game, it also has flaws.

Many Players have been facing issues with the Controller not Working on PC.

How to Fix Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree Controller Not Working on PC (PS4, PS5, and Xbox Controller)

Below are some solutions that can help you to overcome this not-working issue:

Disconnect Keyboard and Mouse

The First solution is to disconnect your keyboard and mouse. This approach can help eliminate any conflicts between the controller and other input devices. Unplug your keyboard and mouse, then try using your controller.

Uninstall Vjoy

If you have installed Vjoy, a virtual joystick software, it might be causing conflicts with your controller. Uninstalling Vjoy can help resolve the issue:

1. Go to your computer’s Control Panel or Settings.
2. Navigate to Programs and Features or Apps.
3. Find Vjoy in the list of installed programs and uninstall it.
4. Restart your computer and launch Elden Ring to see if the controller issue is resolved.

Modify Per-Game Settings

Adjusting the per-game settings in Steam’s Big Picture Mode can also help fix controller issues:

1. Open Steam and enter the View menu.
2. Select Big Picture Mode.
3. Navigate to Library > Games > Elden Ring > Manage Games > From Steam Input > Controller Options.
4. Select the “Force On” option for the controller settings and restart the Steam client.
5. Launch Elden Ring.

Configure Controller on Steam

Steam may fail to properly connect your controller to Elden Ring. To address this, you can configure the controller settings directly within Steam:

1. Close Elden Ring and open the Steam client.
2. Navigate to Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings.
3. Select the type of controller you want to use (e.g., Xbox, PS4).
4. Re-launch Elden Ring.

Disable Steam Overlay

The Steam Overlay can sometimes interfere with controller functionality in games. Disabling it may resolve the issue:

1. In Steam, go to Settings and select the In-Game tab.
2. Uncheck the box labeled “Enable Steam Overlay while in-game”.
3. Restart your game.

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