This guide will teach you how to fix the controller not working issue on PC and on different platforms when you want to play Battlefield 2042.
How to fix not working PC controller in Battlefield (BF) 2042 - Xbox, PS4, PS5?
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Complex solutions:
⇔ Disable peripherals to fix not working PC controller in Battlefield 2042
These peripherals include keyboards, mice, and so on. Then try playing Battlefield 2042 with a controller.
Other solutions:
⇔ Check your controller
To be absolutely sure that it is not your controller that is causing problems when playing BF 2042 on PC, we recommend that you test your controller before trying any other solutions. You can do this by using your controller with another computer or with another game.
If you want, you can also try getting an alternative controller and check if it works on your PC.
⇔ Reset controller settings and delete saved data
Another possible fix for the PC controller not working in Battlefield 2042 is to reset the controller and delete the saved data in the game.
⇔ Change Steam Input Status
If you are having problems with the PS4 or PS5 controllers on your PC while playing BF 2042, you can try changing the input status in the Steam app.
To do this, you first need to open the Steam app. Then find the Battlefield 2042 app and click on it. Then click on "Properties" and go to the "Controller" menu. Here you need to click on Enable Steam Input by opening the Battlefield 2042 Overrides drop-down menu.
Here you will need to make sure you have selected PlayStation as the input status. Now save your changes, close the Steam app, and then try restarting Battlefield 2042.
⇔ Check for updates
Considering the fact that Battlefield 2042 is still a fairly new game, bugs such as a not working PC controller could be fixed with an update or patch. We recommend that you follow the official Battlefield Twitter page. Here you will be able to receive official patch updates and news.
⇔ Restart Battlefield 2042 to fix PC controller not working.
Quite Simple Solution: Restarting Battlefield 2042 might work when it comes to PC controller issue.
⇔ Restart your computer
A simple PC restart can also help fix issues such as the PC controller not working in Battlefield 2042.
⇔ Reinstall BF 2042.
If all else fails, you may have no choice but to uninstall Battlefield 2042 and then reinstall it. Once you've done that, try launching the game and then check to see if the issue still occurs with your controller. If this happens, you may have no choice but to wait for the updates.
However, before following the instructions at this particular stage, we must warn you. This can lead to loss of progress and game data. You may also need to be patient during the reinstallation process, depending on your internet speed.
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These are all possible solutions for the PC controller not working issue in Battlefield 2042. As you can see, since this issue is most likely the result of a bug on the part of the developers, you can count on getting it fixed. Given the various bugs that players have encountered in the game, you should expect a quick update from EA.
