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Issue with Controller when not using default Steam folder

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bladewalker27

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Hi all, first time posting here. Been having a problem with my ps4 controller not working when I load the game from any folder except the default one. I want to run modded and vanilla without resetting any files. I made multiple folders with modded versions and even using the 7DtD mod launcher which installs in another area completely I have the same problem.

If I change the folder name to vanilla "7 Days To Die" and place that folder in the default steam directory then the controller works. I've tried running the game through steam, Big picture mode, and the install location and the controller doesn't work.

I know few people use Controllers and hate them on PC so please don't say anything about that. I agree mouse and keyboard is better but I just can't play with m/kb as it's not comfortable for me.

Thanks for any help you can provide, Blade :)

 
i play this with a controller all the time its the only game on steam that i use it with but i can only get it to work with the default folder the mod launcher and the starvation launcher from alpha 15 ive made my own folders with mods and add them to steam but the controller only works partly i hope this helps. If i figure out another way ill let you know.

 
Ok, so I'm not the only one having this issue. I've tried setting the shortcuts for big picture in steam and had no luck either. Guess I'll just keep trying lol

Thanks for the reply though :)

 
Similar issue

I can’t access the hot bar when using the controller and can’t bring up the keyboard I’m clearly not starting the game correctly with big picture yet can’t seem to find how to do it any help would be greatly appreciated

 
My guess is it's because steam provides the PS4 controller integration.

So if the game isn't in the steam folder, then it wont pick up the controller properly.

Which means either learn to use a keyboard and mouse (which you really should be doing for this game anyway for better reaction times), or try an xbox controller as those drivers are built into windows.

EDIT: Actually, I forgot about this.

https://github.com/Ryochan7/DS4Windows/releases

Emulates a 360 controller. That might work too.

More info and tutorial: https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-ps4-controller-on-pc/

 
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No need for any third party stuff. Controller support is all built in to the game. Actually, running the game from Steam you should make sure that Steam doesn't use its own "PS4->Steam Controller" or "XB->Steam Controller" layer stuff (a setting somewhere in Big Picture).

The only thing where the game relies on being run from Steam's Big Picture mode is the virtual keyboard for entering strings into any input field.

 
Yo! The guide helped!

My guess is it's because steam provides the PS4 controller integration.
So if the game isn't in the steam folder, then it wont pick up the controller properly.

Which means either learn to use a keyboard and mouse (which you really should be doing for this game anyway for better reaction times), or try an xbox controller as those drivers are built into windows.

EDIT: Actually, I forgot about this.

https://github.com/Ryochan7/DS4Windows/releases

Emulates a 360 controller. That might work too.

More info and tutorial: https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-ps4-controller-on-pc/
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Tried using PS4 on PC using the guide suggested.

https://howbyte.com/how-to-use-ps4-controller-on-pc/

 
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