Re: How do I get the game to use my HOTAS?

I realize you were replying to the other user but in interest of keeping discussion going on the issue:

Using the origin version so whatever the steam problems are shouldn't be affecting me.

Drivers/Firmware up to date. Have verified game files.

Using a Thrustmaster TWCS Throttle + T.16000M flight stick

Xbox controller works w/ no issues.

Also using Origin version, with no recognition of throttle.

Has there been any official response about HOTAS support?

HOTAS is supposed to be fully supported and mine in particular is listed compatible - bummer.

All my friends are deep in it, I've lost like 95% of the hype just due to missing out on all the day 1-2 fun. Might ask for a refund tbh. Kind of ridiculous something this gamebreaking slipped past QA (or lack thereof).

Edit: Went ahead and refunded - will think about getting the Steam version (maybe - since its full of problems too people say).

Ill give it a shot @Lobstar911 

Bummed im now missing all the preorder bonuses, but I guess that's the price I'll pay to work around this broken game.

guys, if SWS doesn't see one of your peripherals, use joystick gremlin to force the game to see your vjoy device.

The game wouldn't see my rudder pedals because steam doesn't see them either, and using joystick gremlin fixed the issue!

I almost asked for a refund as well, as in 2020 you shouldn't have to do this, but this is actually not too bad of a fix.

Update: Same problem on Steam. Tried with Steam controls forced on and off.

I would wait for a fix but don't want to risk losing my refund rights while the community is skilling up, so I guess this game ain't for me.

Appreciate your help @Lobstar911 and other posters here - EA, I hope you do right by those who choose to wait for a fix.

@Sybreed_5 That's the frustrating thing in my case... Steam even sees the throttle and stick just fine! They show up in big picture settings correctly and everything (as well as working with fs2020 and elite dangerous) - it's only squadrons that doesn't work

Was disappointed to see they focused their efforts on fixing VR instead of game breaking stuff like this. Looks like folks will be waiting a week to use their peripherals. Wonder how many will quit/refund...

Most fun time to learn a game is week 1 along with everyone. That's ruined now.

I would ask for a refund but I am at the tail end of my EA pro subscription or whatever on Origin. If this game doesnt work with my HOTAS, then I have no reason to keep that subscription. Easy decision.

FIX THIS-do we know if they are at least looking at this?