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Elden Ring Controller not Working: 5 Easy Ways to Enable it
The HID-Compliant game controller might be the cause of this issue
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Updated onOctober 7, 2024
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Some users complain that the controller is not working when playing Elden Ring. Interfering apps and wrong settings could be at fault.
Luckily, there are some workarounds you can go through to fix this annoying issue, as we are about to show you.
What can I do if my controller won’t work with Elden Ring?
To start, disconnect other external devices like a mouse orkeyboardand connect only the controller. Also,disconnect all Bluetooth devicesand close other controller software.
If this still does not solve the problem, you can now proceed to the solutions below:
1. Disable HID-Compliant game controller
Some users think the HID-Complaint game controller could be why the Eldn Ring controller is not working on Steam. However, they could fix it simply by disabling the device, as shown above.
2. Uninstall vJay software
The Vjay software is known to work against the Elden Ring controller on PC, leading to various issues. So, you need to remove it to fix this controller issue too.
3. Disable Steam Overlay
The Steam Overlay feature facilitates easy game streaming. However, it can also be why Elden Ring controller is not working.
You need to disable the feature to get back to using your controller.
4. Change the Controller setting on Steam
Sometimes, the Elden Ring controller might not work on your PC because you have not enabled the controller support. You should be able to do this by following the steps above.
5. Change Steam Input Per-Game Setting
The Steam Input Per-Game Setting feature allows you to play your game with the input setting you enabled. This has fixed the Elden Ring controller not working issue for many users. So, it would be best if you tried it too.
Lastly, if the feature is already activated, you can select the Force Off feature and check if that solves the problem.
With this, we can conclude this guide on fixing the Elden Ring controller is not working issue. Keeping your controller in check as well as other drivers ensures the game is error free.
If you are facing a similar issue inElden Ring not launching, ornot using GPUcheck our detailed guides to fix it quickly.
In the comments below, let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue.
Alexandru Poloboc
Tech Journalist
With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
