Elden Ring Controller not Working: 5 Easy Ways to Enable it

Some users complain that the controller is not working when playing Elden Ring. Interfering apps and wrong settings could be at fault.

Luckily, there are some workarounds you can go through to fix this annoying issue, as we are about to show you.

What can I do if my controller won’t work with Elden Ring?

To start, disconnect other external devices like a mouse or keyboard and connect only the controller. Also, disconnect all Bluetooth devices and close other controller software.

If this still does not solve the problem, you can now proceed to the solutions below:

1. Disable HID-Compliant game controller

1. Press the Windows key + X and select the Device Manager option.
   
2. Double-click the Human Interface Devices option to expand it, and right-click the HID-Complaint game controller option.
3. Now, select the Disable device option.
   
4. Finally, click the Yes button when prompted to confirm the action.
   

Some users think the HID-Complaint game controller could be why the Eldn Ring controller is not working on Steam. However, they could fix it simply by disabling the device, as shown above.

2. Uninstall vJay software

1. Press the Windows key + R, type appwiz.cpl, and click OK.
   
2. Right-click the Vjay app and select Uninstall.
   
3. Finally, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.

The Vjay software is known to work against the Elden Ring controller on PC, leading to various issues. So, you need to remove it to fix this controller issue too.

3. Disable Steam Overlay

1. Launch Steam and click the Library option at the top.
2. Now, right the ELDEN RING game and select Properties.
   
3. Next, click the General tab in the left pane.
4. Finally, uncheck the box for Enable Steam Overlay while in-game.
   

The Steam Overlay feature facilitates easy game streaming. However, it can also be why Elden Ring controller is not working.

You need to disable the feature to get back to using your controller.

4. Change the Controller setting on Steam

1. Launch Steam and select the Settings option.
2. Choose Controller.
3. Now, select General controller settings.
4. Finally, check the box for the option you are using. Many users suggest choosing the Generic Gamepad Configuration option instead.
   

Sometimes, the Elden Ring controller might not work on your PC because you have not enabled the controller support. You should be able to do this by following the steps above.

5. Change Steam Input Per-Game Setting

1. Launch Steam and click the Big picture mode icon at the top.
   
2. Choose the Library option.
   
3. Now, select Games > Elden Ring.
4. Choose the Manage Games option.
5. Next, select From Steam Input.
6. Choose Controller options.
7. Finally, select the Forced On option under Steam Input Per-Game Setting and relaunch Steam.
   

The Steam Input Per-Game Setting feature allows you to play your game with the input setting you enabled. This has fixed the Elden Ring controller not working issue for many users. So, it would be best if you tried it too.

Lastly, if the feature is already activated, you can select the Force Off feature and check if that solves the problem.

With this, we can conclude this guide on fixing the Elden Ring controller is not working issue. Keeping your controller in check as well as other drivers ensures the game is error free.

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