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Stavrogin

11 Jul, 2024 @ 7:33pm

Is it possible to use only controllers?

Hi everyone,
I played Trine 5 with my friend locally and tried to use one Xbox controller for myself and one DualSense controller for her, but only found that there was always a P1 controlled by mouse and keyboard.
I wonder if there's any way of playing the game merely using controllers? I found someone online said that press F3 so the mouse-and-keyboard player would quit the game. I tried but it had no use. (although my keyboard is a mini-layout one and has no funtion row so I have to press FN + 3 instead. Anyway I have no idea wether it works or not.)
I just couldn't find how to configure it properly and don't know if I've missed anything.
Would be grateful for any help!

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Lanani

12 Jul, 2024 @ 5:03am

Yes, it is possible. To do so:

Make sure both controllers are connected before starting the game.
In the starting screen, press X/A on controller 1 to assign that controller to the character, then Menu button on controller 2 to add the second character.
Press Menu button on the controller for player 1, and go to Multiplayer > local > choose whatever settings.
You should now both be able to adjust your characters with your controllers. Once both are ready, press Menu button on controller 1 to start.

If you find that during step 2 one of your controllers is not working, even though it is properly connected, you will need to close the game, right click it in Steam library and go to Properties > Controller. Change the settings there until you find one that works with both controllers.

Stavrogin

12 Jul, 2024 @ 5:36am

Originally posted by Lanani:
Yes, it is possible. To do so:
Make sure both controllers are connected before starting the game.
In the starting screen, press X/A on controller 1 to assign that controller to the character, then Menu button on controller 2 to add the second character.
Press Menu button on the controller for player 1, and go to Multiplayer > local > choose whatever settings.
You should now both be able to adjust your characters with your controllers. Once both are ready, press Menu button on controller 1 to start.

If you find that during step 2 one of your controllers is not working, even though it is properly connected, you will need to close the game, right click it in Steam library and go to Properties > Controller. Change the settings there until you find one that works with both controllers.

It works. Thanks a lot!

therks

24 Jul, 2024 @ 5:22pm

Is it possible to play single player with the controller? I can't get it to work. I started a new game and could only control Zoya with the keyboard.

I can move the menu item up and down but none of the buttons do anything so I can't actually select anything with the controller.

*Edit* Seems to be working now with an Xbox One controller, but not with my 8bitdo controller which shows up as Xinput.

Last edited by therks; 24 Jul, 2024 @ 5:36pm

Stavrogin

24 Jul, 2024 @ 6:45pm

Originally posted by therks:
Is it possible to play single player with the controller? I can't get it to work. I started a new game and could only control Zoya with the keyboard.

I can move the menu item up and down but none of the buttons do anything so I can't actually select anything with the controller.

*Edit* Seems to be working now with an Xbox One controller, but not with my 8bitdo controller which shows up as Xinput.

Idk if it's the controller's problem since I only have those of Xbox Series and Dualsense. But it seems to work for me every time I launch the game and press A (or ╳ for Dualsense).

BTW, make sure you switch on your controller before starting the game. It won't work if it's still off when the game is already on.

Last edited by Stavrogin; 24 Jul, 2024 @ 6:46pm

Lanani

25 Jul, 2024 @ 6:26am

Originally posted by therks:
Is it possible to play single player with the controller? I can't get it to work. I started a new game and could only control Zoya with the keyboard.

I can move the menu item up and down but none of the buttons do anything so I can't actually select anything with the controller.

*Edit* Seems to be working now with an Xbox One controller, but not with my 8bitdo controller which shows up as Xinput.

1. Make sure to connect controller before launching the game.
2. You should be able to press X/A/whatever the general "confirm" action button on your controller is in the main menu to make the game recognize it.
3. If it doesn't recognize your controller, close the game, right click the title in the library and select Properties > Controller. Try out the other options in the dropdown menu down there (some controllers need Steam input enabled, some need it disabled, etc.)