15 Ways to Fix Black Myth Wukong Controller Not Working on PC

Some players are experiencing issues with their controllers not working in Black Myth: Wukong, despite the game’s recent release. This can be frustrating, especially when the game does not recognize or detect the controller, even when connected. Fortunately, there are several fixes to resolve this issue. Below is a step-by-step guide to troubleshoot and get your controller working again on PC.

1. Restart Your PC

A simple reboot can clear temporary glitches or cached data causing the problem. Exit Black Myth: Wukong and Steam, then restart your computer. This often resolves minor issues with game performance and controller detection.

2. Reconnect Your Controller

Exit the game and close Steam. Turn off your controller, then turn it back on and reconnect it to your PC. Once reconnected, relaunch Black Myth: Wukong and check if the issue is resolved.

3. Unplug Other Peripherals

External devices such as your mouse, keyboard, or USB drives might cause conflicts. Unplug all unnecessary peripherals, then reconnect them one by one to see if the controller starts working. If this resolves the issue, a specific device or port may have been causing the conflict.

4. Press Alt + Enter

If your controller disconnects during gameplay, pressing Alt + Enter will toggle between full-screen and windowed mode. Doing this can sometimes refresh the game and resolve controller issues.

5. Use Steam Big Picture Mode

Launching the game in Steam’s Big Picture Mode can fix various controller-related issues.

• Open Steam and click View in the top-left corner.
• Select Big Picture Mode and click Continue.
• Navigate to your Library and launch Black Myth: Wukong. Exit Big Picture Mode afterward and test the controller again.

6. Set Your Monitor Refresh Rate to 60Hz

Higher refresh rates can sometimes cause problems with controller input. Set your monitor’s refresh rate to 60Hz to reduce glitches:

• Press Win + I to open Settings.
• Go to System > Display > Advanced display settings.
• Set the refresh rate to 60Hz if it’s not already.

7. Launch the Game in Windowed Mode via Config File

Sometimes launching Black Myth: Wukong in windowed mode fixes controller issues. To do this:

• Navigate to Documents > Black Myth: Wukong folder.
• Right-click the Config.ini file and open it with Notepad.
• Find the line related to [window] mode and change the setting from “no” to “yes.”
• Save the file and restart the game.

8. Enable Steam Overlay

Enabling Steam Overlay for Black Myth: Wukong might resolve controller detection issues:

• In Steam, go to your Library and right-click on Black Myth: Wukong.
• Select Properties > General.
• Check the box for Enable Steam Overlay while in-game.

9. Adjust Steam Controller Settings

Ensure the correct controller configuration is enabled in Steam:

• Open Steam and go to Settings.
• Under Controller, select General Controller Settings.
• Enable the configuration support that matches your controller (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox, or Generic Gamepad).

10. Set Game to High Performance Mode

Sometimes setting the game to high-performance mode helps:

• Open Graphics Settings from the Start Menu.
• Browse to your Steam installation folder and find the Black Myth: Wukong.exe file.
• Select High Performance in the options menu and save.

11. Uncheck Controller Settings in Steam

Sometimes disabling controller configuration support in Steam settings fixes the issue:

• Go to Steam Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings.
• Uncheck all controller support options and save changes.
• Restart Steam and try launching the game again.

12. Toggle Steam Input

In Black Myth: Wukong’s Steam properties, toggle Steam Input to resolve conflicts:

• Right-click the game in your Steam Library, go to Properties, and select Controller.
• Change Use default settings to Disable Steam Input.
• If it doesn’t work, try enabling Steam Input again and test it.

13. Use Per-Game Settings in Steam

You can force Steam Input for specific games:

• Enter Big Picture Mode, navigate to Manage Games, and select Controller Options for Black Myth: Wukong.
• Force Steam Input on or off, depending on your setup, and restart the game to check if it helps.

14. Try DS4Windows

If you are using a PlayStation controller, DS4Windows can help map it for compatibility:

• Download and install DS4Windows.
• In the DS4Windows settings, enable Hide DS4 Controller.
• Relaunch Black Myth: Wukong and see if the issue is resolved.

15. Try a Wired Controller

If none of the methods work, try using a wired connection instead of Bluetooth. A wired connection can often be more stable and less prone to connectivity issues.

Conclusion

We hope one of these solutions helps you resolve the controller issues in Black Myth: Wukong. Feel free to reach out for further assistance if you’re still having trouble.