Troubleshooting Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 Controller Problems on PC

One of our top picks for 2024 is Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, which surpasses the original game in every aspect. It is a visually impressive PC game that also offers native controller support for various devices. If you encounter difficulties using your Xbox or PlayStation controllers in Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2, here is a simple solution to fix the issue.

Fixing Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 Controller Issues

To resolve any controller problems in Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2, you will need to turn off Steam Input. This will enable the game to utilize its default profiles designed for Xbox and PlayStation controllers.

Make sure Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 isn’t running
Open Steam, and navigate to your library
Here, right-click on Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 and select Properties
In the Controller tab, select the Disable Steam Input option under Override for Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2

Once you have completed the game, open Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2. The game will then show the correct button prompts for Xbox and PlayStation controllers. Additionally, Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 is compatible with adaptive triggers when using a DualSense controller.

To ensure your DualSense controllers are up to date, use the newly released PlayStation Accessories utility for Windows. With Steam Input disabled, there is no longer a requirement for a wired connection when using PlayStation controllers.

Check Detected Controllers

If your controllers are still not functioning, ensure that Steam is recognizing the ones that are connected. To confirm this, go to the Steam client, click on Steam, then Settings, and finally Controller.