Days Gone – Fix: Controller Not Working on PC

Fix: Controller Not Working on PC

Follow these steps to troubleshoot and fix controller issues in Days Gone on PC.

Method #1: Configure Controller via Steam

• Launch Steam.

• Click Steam in the top-left corner.

• Go to Settings.

• Select Controller from the menu.

• Click General Controller Settings.

• Check the box for your controller type (e.g., PlayStation Configuration Support).

• Return to the main settings menu and click OK.

• Launch Days Gone and test the controller.

When to Plug In the Controller

• Always connect the controller before launching the game. Plugging it in mid-launch may cause issues.

Reinstalling the Drivers

• Right-click the Windows Start button.

• Open Device Manager.

• Locate your controller under the device list.

• Right-click it and select Uninstall Device.

• Restart your PC with the controller connected.

• Windows will auto-reinstall the drivers.

Method #2: Use Xbox 360 Controller Emulator

• Download x360ce from https://www.x360ce.com

• Select the 64-bit version for Days Gone.

• Run x360ce_x64.exe in the Days Gone installation folder.

• Click Create to generate configuration files.

• Extract the downloaded ZIP file into the game’s folder.

• Ensure your controller is plugged in via USB.

Follow the setup prompts:

• Click Next and Finish after calibration.

• Navigate to the Game Settings tab.

• Click Apply/Synchronize Settings, then OK.

• Go to the Controller 1 tab and click Save.

• Launch the game—your controller should now work.

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