The Blood of Dawnwalker Controller Sprint Stops: Input and DualSense Checks

For sprinting stopping on direction changes, DualSense detection problems or confusion about remapping options in the PC version.

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The short answer

PC Hotfixes 1.0.2 and 1.0.4 adjusted controller dead zones and sprint input. Apply available updates and compare one controller. The developer’s sensitivity-0.8 suggestion explicitly concerns console settings; PC applicability is unverified. The official 1.0.3 announcement added DualSense support on Steam and GOG.

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Key facts

Historical sprint fixes
PC input/dead-zone adjustments in 1.0.2 and 1.0.4
Sensitivity 0.8
The official workaround is for console settings; do not prescribe it universally on PC.
DualSense
Official 1.0.3 announcement: Steam and GOG support
Mapping in the existing reference
Standard and alternative presets; check later notes for changes.

Report an issue or a fix

Find your symptom

Start with your symptom. Skip steps that do not apply to your setup.

What you seeWhat to checkGo to
Sprinting stops when changing directionCompare after the input updates.Step 2
It persists on an updated gameInspect actual settings and report the result.Step 4
DualSense is not recognizedCompare the version and supported platform.Step 3
I want unrestricted remappingCheck the documented presets and later official updates.Step 3
Input doubles or switches devicesCompare one device and one input layer.Step 1

Fixes, in order

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Step 1|Compare with one controller connected

Remove competing input sources before changing several settings.

Time: About 2 minutes · Risk: low

  1. Disconnect unused controllers and retain the intended one.
  2. Temporarily close external remappers such as DS4Windows if used.
  3. In the same location, check whether changing direction still stops sprinting.

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Step 2|Apply available input fixes

The historical notes describe PC adjustments in 1.0.2 and 1.0.4.

Time: About 5–15 minutes · Risk: low

  1. Check Steam or GOG Galaxy for available updates. Version 1.0.5 was the original September 27 review baseline, not a claim about today’s latest build.
  2. For Steam controller-related FPS drops, compare after the 1.0.4 GameInput fix.
  3. Use the same controller and location to repeat the direction change.

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Step 3|Check DualSense support and available presets

The developer’s 1.0.3 announcement covers Steam and GOG; the earlier missing-remapping item is historical.

Time: About 3 minutes · Risk: low

  1. Confirm that the installation includes 1.0.3 or later fixes.
  2. Choose from the standard/alternative presets actually available in controller settings.
  3. If unrestricted mapping is unavailable, consult later official notes rather than inventing a hidden control.

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Step 4|Compare only the input controls actually present

Do not carry the console sensitivity-0.8 advice over to PC as a verified fix.

Time: About 2 minutes · Risk: low

  1. Open input settings only if present and record the controller model and current values.
  2. Compare one visible setting at a time; skip controls that do not exist.
  3. Restore the original value if the comparison does not help.

For persistent problems, report game version, settings, exact controller model and reproduction steps to the developer.

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Avoid

  • Do not stack an external remapper with Steam Input when investigating duplicate input.
  • Do not change multiple input settings together.

Important cautions

  • Controller support and fixes can change; consult later official notes.

FAQ

Can I freely remap every controller button?

The original community reference records standard and alternative presets, and the earlier official note lists PS5-pad mapping as a known issue. Check later updates for the installed version.

Does DualSense vibration work?

The original PCGamingWiki-based review records ordinary vibration, not a claim of advanced haptic support. This translation does not add hardware testing.

Sprinting still stops after updating. Should I set sensitivity to 0.8?

That official suggestion refers to console settings. PC applicability was not verified. Record the version/controller and compare only available settings before contacting support.

Sources

English adaptation of the existing Japanese PC guide. Developer-authored known-issues and Hotfix 1.0.2–1.0.5 announcements, plus the linked RAD explanation, were rechecked. These are historical release notes, not a claim that 1.0.5 is still the latest version. Community-documented controls are retained from the original review; no new gameplay measurements are claimed.

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