Armored Core 6 is all about controlling powerful mechs in fast-paced battles. To keep up with the fight’s pace, many players choose to use a controller to get an edge or to relax and play from their couch. While controllers usually work well, sometimes the triggers can stop working. Since you clicked on this guide, you too are facing this problem. Don’t worry, this guide will help you fix it.
Players using an Xbox One controller have reported that while most functions in-game work perfectly, the triggers (LT and RT) do not respond, even though the shoulder buttons work fine. There seems to be a compatibility issue with the Xbox gamepad, particularly for Armored Core 6, where the triggers aren’t being recognized for actions like using blades and guns. Well, let’s see how it can be fixed.
Armored Core 6 triggers not working: How to fix it
There isn’t a single universal fix for the controller trigger issue in Armored Core 6 reported by players. However, there are some player-suggested workarounds worth trying. We have scoured the internet and listed the most effective workarounds below.
Basic Checks
First of all, start by reconnecting your controller and restarting your system. It’s also a good idea to test the controller with other games to be sure that the issue is specific to Armored Core 6 and not your controller. Also, check if there are any updates available for your controller drivers or software. Try these basic things first before exploring other workarounds.
Trigger Locks
If you have trigger locks similar to those on an Elite controller, you might face issues in the game where the game doesn’t recognize inputs unless the trigger is fully pressed. A player resolved this issue by disabling the trigger lock so make sure to check this.
Steam settings
Another workaround is to change specific settings within Steam. Head to Steam’s settings, then the Controller section, where you will have to deselect all options except game rumble and uninstall enhanced Xbox controller features. Afterward, go to the game properties for Armored Core 6 via the Steam library, then to the Controller tab, and select default settings, enabling only the Steam Controller option (and remote play if necessary). Finally, restart and then launch the game with your controller connected.
Input Settings
You can also adjust the in-game input device settings to fix this issue. This is what a player did. Simply open the input device settings in the game menu, then select key binding. Look for options related to left-hand weapons and right-hand weapons, which may currently be set to mouse buttons. Replace these with the triggers on your controller. Despite the icons not updating when you press the triggers, the input itself should be correctly registered!
Player fix
A player has shared downloadable files that have helped many resolve issues with Armored Core 6’s controller problems. You can download these files from this link and follow the instructions in the included readme file for easy installation.
Reassign
Another fix is to open Steam, click on Steam’s settings, and locate the controller section. Within this menu, find the option to edit controls. Adjust the settings so that the right trigger simulates a right mouse click and the left trigger simulates a left mouse click. Save your changes and then try the controller in the game.
Game Updates
There may be pending updates for the game with fixes for controller issues. So, open your Steam library, right-click on the game title, select “Properties”, then the “Updates” tab, and make sure automatic updates are enabled. Steam will then check for and download any available updates for the game automatically.
For now, those are some effective workarounds that could let you use both the right and left triggers without any issues in Armored Core 6. We hope this guide was helpful. Now, for more gaming guides and news like this, keep visiting DigiStatement. Read more: GTA V Steam Deck Settings Not Saving: How to fix it?
