Doom: The Dark Ages is the upcoming medieval-themed, demon-slaying action FPS from id Software, launching on May 15, 2025. As a prequel to the brutal mayhem of DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, it takes players into a darker, more grounded era of the DOOM Slayer’s mythos with a heavier tone, a more cinematic story, and massive hellish battlefields. But as the game nears its release date, one question has been trending on the game’s community threads and forums: Will Doom: The Dark Ages support controllers on PC? And more importantly, will it offer native support for modern controllers like the DualSense controllers (PS5)? Well, let’s dig into what we know and why it matters.
While DOOM has always been associated with fast, precise movement ideally suited for keyboard and mouse, many players still prefer the comfort and accessibility of a controller. Whether it’s because they’re playing on a couch, using a Steam Deck, or just love the feel of analog sticks and adaptive triggers, controllers are hugely popular, even in first-person shooters. In fact, with Doom: The Dark Ages launching day-one on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, it’s only natural that players expect full controller functionality in the game across all platforms.
Will Doom The Dark Ages Support Controllers on PC?
The good news? The Steam page for Doom: The Dark Ages confirms “Full Controller Support” for Xbox controllers. This means that, by default, the game will support a wide range of controller inputs, including Xbox and DualSense. In other words, players will be able to plug in a controller and play the game on their PCs from start to finish without needing a keyboard or mouse at any point. As with many modern PC titles, Steam Input will likely provide compatibility for non-Xbox controllers, like PlayStation’s DualShock 4 and DualSense.
What to expect?
So, what can players do to get the best controller experience? First off, if you’re planning to use a PS5 controller on PC, enable Steam Input in your controller settings to ensure compatibility. You may not get haptic feedback or adaptive triggers, but the controller will work fine, and you can even remap buttons. Xbox controllers, including the Xbox Elite Series 2 and the standard Series X|S gamepads, should work natively out of the box. For those using controllers like the DualShock 4 or Switch Pro Controller, Steam Input is again your best bet. Additionally, disabling Steam Input for certain games (or enabling it, depending on your controller) can sometimes help fix layout or input issues. While we’re still waiting for official confirmation on whether full native DualSense support (including adaptive triggers) will be available in the game on PC, what’s clear is that controller players will have plenty of options. Whether you’re fighting demons with a mouse and keyboard or relaxing with a gamepad on the couch, Doom: The Dark Ages will deliver a hellish good time.
That brings us to the end of this guide. We hope that your doubts on this matter were cleared. For more such interesting content, make sure to visit DigiStatement daily. And since we are talking about newly released games, click here to find out if there is a fix for blurry textures in Wuthering Waves.
