- Right-click on Space Marine 2 in your Steam Library.
- Select Properties, then click the Controller tab.
- Set Override for Space Marine 2 to Disable Steam Input.
- Restart the game and check if the controller works.
5. Update Controller Drivers
Outdated or missing drivers can cause issues with controllers:
- Open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
- Expand Human Interface Devices or Xbox Peripherals, right-click your controller, and select Update driver.
- Choose Search automatically for drivers and let Windows find the latest update.
- After updating, restart your PC and check if the controller works.
If the controller still isn’t working, try launching the game through Steam’s Big Picture Mode:
- Open Steam and click on View in the top-left corner.
- Select Big Picture Mode and navigate to your Library.
- Launch Space Marine 2 through Big Picture Mode to see if the controller is recognized.
7. Disable Other Peripherals
Sometimes, conflicting peripherals such as additional controllers, joysticks, or input devices may interfere with the controller’s functionality:
- Disconnect other input devices like additional controllers, steering wheels, or joysticks.
- Restart your PC and reconnect only the controller you intend to use.
8. Turn Off Third-Party Overlays
Third-party overlays like Discord, Nvidia GeForce Experience, or Xbox Game Bar can interfere with the controller’s functionality:
- Disable overlays in their respective settings.
- Go to Settings > Overlay > Turn off Enable in-game overlay for Discord.
- For Nvidia GeForce Experience, open the app, go to Settings, and disable the In-Game Overlay.
9. Use DS4Windows for PlayStation Controllers
If you’re using a PlayStation controller and playing Space Marine 2, you may need to use DS4Windows to map your controller:
- Download and install DS4Windows.
- Connect your PlayStation controller and configure it in the DS4Windows interface.
- Once configured, launch Space Marine 2.
10. Try a Wired Connection
If you’re using a wireless controller and it’s not working, try switching to a wired connection:
- Connect your controller to your PC using a USB cable.
- Restart the game and check if the controller works with the wired connection.
11. Reinstall the Game
If none of the above solutions work, consider uninstalling and reinstalling Space Marine 2 to resolve any potential game file issues preventing the controller from working.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve controller issues in Space Marine 2 on both Steam and Epic Games. Whether it’s a configuration issue, outdated drivers, or an input conflict, these solutions will help ensure your controller is properly recognized and working in the game.
