Mortal Shell II officially lists full controller support; launch through Steam, confirm the device is visible there, and test one Steam Input state at a time.
Mortal Shell II's current Steam data lists full controller support, so a completely undetected gamepad is a troubleshooting case rather than an intended keyboard-only limitation. Start with Steam visibility and launch method. Older Beta discussions remain useful for reproducing the symptom, but they do not prove the current release has the same bug.
Detection checklist
- Connect the controller before launching the game.
- Open Steam → Settings → Controller and confirm the device responds.
- Launch Mortal Shell II from the Steam library, not directly from the executable.
- Open Properties → Controller and record the current Steam Input override.
- Test the default state, then one alternate state; restart the game between tests.
- Disconnect extra virtual controllers or duplicate input devices for one clean launch.
A developer response during the Beta confirmed Xbox-controller support and asked players to verify that Steam recognized the device. Another report says launching through Steam and enabling Steam Input restored detection for some controllers. Treat that as a bounded test, not a universal permanent fix.
Detection versus feature quality
A detected controller may still have limited vibration or DualSense behavior. Current official categories confirm controller support, not that every haptic feature works on every device. Separate “no input at all” from missing vibration, wrong prompts, drift, or one unmapped action.
If the device remains invisible, submit the controller model, wired or wireless state, Steam Input setting, operating system, current build, and whether another Steam game detects it. Avoid deleting configuration files before creating a backup.
Return to the Mortal Shell II guide hub or review the system requirements before changing graphics or runtime settings.
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Does Mortal Shell II support controllers on PC?
The current official Steam app data lists full controller support, including DualShock and DualSense categories.
What is the first controller detection check?
Confirm the controller appears in Steam Settings, then launch Mortal Shell II from Steam rather than directly from its executable.
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