The mechanics are deep in Kingdom Come Deliverance II, especially regarding combat. Trying to fight with swords, being mindful of the parry timing, block stances, and counter-attacking moves can get extremely tricky with a keyboard and a mouse setup. So, many players like yourself have taken up playing the game with a PS5 controller. The problem is, for some, the controller is not being detected by the game. So, if you are encountering this issue, this is just the guide you need.
Players are reporting that Kingdom Come: Deliverance II does not detect the PS5 DualSense controller, whether connected via USB or used wirelessly. The game simply fails to recognize it, displaying messages that the controller is not plugged in, despite being properly connected. That said, is there a way to fix it? Let’s find out.
Kingdom Come Deliverance II (KCD 2) PS5 Controller Not Detecting Issue: Is there any fix yet
The support team has responded to some affected players regarding the PS5 controller detection issue and has suggested a fix. Alongside their suggested fixes, we’ve outlined a few additional potential workarounds that may help resolve the problem!
Disable Steam Input
A confirmed workaround for the PS5 controller not being detected in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is to disable Steam Input for the game. To do this, right-click the game in your Steam Library, go to Controller settings, and set Steam Input to “Disabled”. This allows the DualSense controller to function as intended. Some games require Steam Input for full functionality, while others—like KCD2—may need it turned off to work properly.
Other basic checks
If disabling Steam Input doesn’t fix the issue, try some basic checks: Test the PS5 controller with other games to confirm it’s working. Next up, disconnect and reconnect it (both wired and wireless) a few times and see if that fixes the issue. And lastly, restart your PC before launching the game again.
Check with Windows
Open Windows Settings> Devices> Bluetooth & other devices, and check if the controller appears as “Wireless Controller” when connected. Then, go to Control Panel> Devices and Printers, right-click the controller, and select Game Controller Settings> Properties to verify input detection. If it’s not responding, the issue may be with Windows recognizing the device, not the game itself.
DS4
You can also use DS4Windows, a third-party tool that makes the DualSense function as an Xbox controller, which many PC games natively support. To set it up, download DS4Windows, install it, and ensure the required ViGEmBus driver is installed. Once open, connect your PS5 controller, and DS4Windows will recognize it as an Xbox gamepad, allowing it to work in games that don’t natively support DualSense.
Contact Support
If none of the workarounds resolve the issue, contact the game’s support team, as they have responded to players experiencing the same problem. They may provide additional fixes or patches based on your specific setup.
And that is all we have to share about the PS5 controller issue in Kingdom Come Deliverance II. We hope this guide was helpful. You can click here to find out how to manually save the game in Kingdom Come Deliverance II. Also, stay tuned to DigiStatement for daily gaming content like this.
