Dune Awakening is a vast MMO game that players can comfortably play with a keyboard and a mouse, or a controller compatible with PC. While the game is completely playable using a controller, it does have issues sometimes detecting it. There have been reports of controllers disconnecting, registering wrong inputs, and not getting recognized by the game at all. Here are some potential fixes to help you resolve these issues.

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How to Fix the Controller Not Working Issue in Dune Awakening

There are multiple ways to fix your controller issues in Dune Awakening. The first step is to recognize what type of issue you're experiencing. All the fixes for controller problems have been listed below, with the respective issue they fix. Let's go over each one by one.

Restart Your PC to Fix Controller Not Being Recognized

There are cases when you launch the game, and your controller inputs aren't being detected by Dune Awakening. This may occur usually when the game has just updated, or it abruptly closed last time. However, this issue is easily fixable as you'll need to simply restart your PC.

Restarting the PC and then launching the game afterward will solve the controller issue you were experiencing within minutes.

Use Dongle or Wired Mode to Fix Controller Disconnections

Sometimes the controller you're using isn't compatible with all games in Bluetooth mode. You could try to fix this issue by simply updating your BT drivers or using a third-party tool like Xinput to map the controller buttons to a typical Xbox controller.

However, if you want a quick solution, it's best to connect your controller with PC in wired mode, or using the proprietary wireless dongle if it came with one. This will ensure a seamless connection between your PC and controller. In addition to that, these modes are generally more reliable when it comes to game compatibility.

Configure Steam Input to Fix Controller Registering Wrong Inputs

If your controller inputs are not registering correctly in the game, it's best that you check the Steam Input first. Right-click on Dune Awakening in the Steam library and head into the properties. Inside the controllers tab, try disabling the Steam Input as it can sometimes conflict with the native inputs from your controller. Try launching the game now and see if the issue has resolve.

If the issue still persists, you should head inside the controller configurator and manually set-up your device to in-game inputs. This is a more reliable way to ensure that your controller works properly every time you launch the game.

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Released
June 10, 2025
Developer(s)
Funcom
Publisher(s)
Funcom
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Franchise
Dune
PC Release Date
June 10, 2025
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Genre(s)
Open-World, Survival, MMO
Platform(s)
PC