In a surprising trend, the parkour game Only Up has caught the internet on fire. Streamers on different streaming platforms have been playing the game for hours, and that has popularized the game significantly. Developed by an indie company, SCKR Games, Only Up came out on May 24th, 2023, for PC players on Steam. Several players have downloaded and started playing this game, following this trend. However, as more and more players are trying it out, they’ve been stunned by the lack of controller support. Yes, as shocking as it sounds, Only Up doesn’t offer controller support, which has upset many. If you are frustrated with this and want to find out if/when controller support for the game will be released, continue reading this article.
If you’ve been playing Only Up, then you already know that the objective is pretty simple. As the game explains, you play as a character named Jackie, whose aim is to climb as high as possible. You will have to do this by climbing high using ramps, platforms, rails, and so on. While this sounds quite easy, the reality is entirely different. Due to the extremely narrow platforms, ramps, and other obstacles, you’d often find yourself missing your steps and falling down. This makes the game quite tricky to play, and players who are more comfortable with controllers are having difficulty trying to face this challenge using their keyboards. This has led to an increasing demand for controller support in Only Up. Thus, let’s explore the possibility of the developers taking note and adding this feature.
Only Up Controller Support: When is it Coming Out?
It was quite a surprise when players found out that SCKR Games didn’t offer controller support in Only Up. Most games that are released on PC feature controller support. In fact, most PC players are much more comfortable playing casual games using their controllers than keyboards. The lack of controller support in Only Up has made players really unhappy. A Steam user named “Yaeet” expressed their disappointment on the forum, asking how a game like Only Up doesn’t include controller support. And they’re not alone. Several other players on Steam have been demanding the feature for quite some time. However, the developers haven’t responded to this matter, and it’s hard to predict what the future holds.
Although there’s no dedicated controller support in Only Up, some players have shared a few workarounds for this. For example, Steam user “guerilla gunner” mentioned that they’re actually able to play Only Up using a SCUF controller. The buttons are mapped, and they’ve had no trouble using the controller to play the game. On the other hand, Steam user DEERE explained that it’s actually possible to map the keybinds on the controller and use them. Follow these instructions for the same: Plug in the controller > Go to Steam > Visit Library > Locate Only Up and right-click on it > Go to Controller option > Map the keybinds as per your preference.
You can try this workaround and verify whether it works. Other than this, sadly, we don’t have anything official on the matter. It’s possible that the developers add this feature to the game in an upcoming update, but the chances are slim, not zero. However, this is simply speculation, so take it with a pinch of salt. Once we fetch more details on the same, we will let you know. Until then, stay tuned to DigiStatement for more gaming-related content and guides.
