The short answer
The existing PC reference uses Steam Input for controller support. Compare one controller over USB, keep one translation/remapping layer and inspect the game’s button-prompt choice separately. A prompt mismatch is not the same as failed input, and Bluetooth features can differ from USB.
Different symptom or still not fixed? Find the next check →Key facts
- Input path
- Check Steam Input for this game and avoid overlapping external remappers.
- Button prompts
- The original reference describes a manual prompt choice in game options.
- DualSense comparison
- Use a data-capable USB connection to compare vibration and supported advanced effects.
- Name entry
- Keep a keyboard available for hunter and Palico name entry.
Find your symptom
Start with your symptom. Skip steps that do not apply to your setup.
| What you see | What to check | Go to |
|---|---|---|
| No controller response | Check the physical connection and Steam recognition first. | Step 1 |
| Double input or conflicting response | Compare Steam Input without an external remapper. | Step 2 |
| Prompts show the wrong controller family | Inspect the separate button-prompt selection. | Step 3 |
| DualSense does not vibrate over Bluetooth | Compare a data-capable USB connection. | Step 4 |
| Settings changed but the symptom remains | Restart and reconnect in a controlled order. | Step 5 |
Fixes, in order
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Step 1｜Compare one connected controller
Remove extra controller devices from the test, not needed accessibility equipment.
Time: A few minutes · Risk: low
- Close the game and disconnect unused controllers.
- Connect the intended controller with a data-capable USB cable and restart Steam.
- Open Steam Settings → Controller and check whether its input test recognizes the buttons and sticks.
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Step 2｜Use one input translation layer
Record the existing per-game override before changing it.
Time: A few minutes · Risk: low
- Steam Library → game Properties → Controller: inspect and enable Steam Input if it was disabled for the intended setup.
- Exit external remappers such as DS4Windows for this comparison, avoiding simultaneous translated devices.
- Launch and check whether one physical press produces one expected action.
Restore the recorded setting if unhelpful. Do not change the remapper, connection and game layout simultaneously.
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Step 3｜Choose the matching button prompts
Prompt appearance is a separate check from whether input works.
Time: About a minute · Risk: low
- Open the game’s control options and locate the controller button-prompt setting.
- Choose the available Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo-style display matching the controller, then verify the shown prompts. Labels can differ by version.
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Step 4｜Compare DualSense effects over USB
The original reference distinguishes Bluetooth from USB for vibration and advanced effects; do not assume equal support over both connections.
Time: A few minutes · Risk: low
- Connect DualSense using a working USB data cable.
- Check the intended Steam Input setting and the game’s vibration options.
- Repeat a known in-game vibration/effect event and record which effects work; USB connection alone does not prove every setting is correct.
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Step 5｜Restart and reconnect after the settings comparison
Use this after checking recognition and input layers.
Time: Several minutes · Risk: low
- Exit the game and Steam and disconnect the controller.
- Restart the PC, launch Steam and reconnect the intended controller.
- Launch the game and repeat the same single-button test. If unchanged, record model, connection, Steam setting and remapper state for support.
Results that did not fix the problem help the next reader too.
Avoid
- Do not run overlapping Steam Input and external conversion layers during the comparison.
- Do not change several input settings simultaneously.
Important cautions
- Record the per-game Steam Input setting before changing it.
FAQ
Can every controller binding be freely remapped in game?
The original reference describes four fixed presets plus some separate choices such as sprint and confirmation behavior. Inspect the current controls menu before assuming arbitrary rebinding is available.
Can mixing keyboard and controller affect menus?
The original reference notes menu-shortcut issues when mixing input types. Compare the same menu using only one input device at a time, while retaining the keyboard for text entry.
Is gyro aiming available?
The original reference describes camera gyro with Steam Input enabled. Inspect the game’s camera options and the actual controller’s gyro support; not every controller provides it.
Sources
English adaptation of the existing Japanese Steam guide. Retains its game-specific paths and community-documented controls without claiming new live-game tests. Versioned update notes describe those releases, not the latest release. Verify current compatibility before changing a driver or using a mod, and preserve original data and settings.
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