Did EA end controller Support for Battlefield 2042?????? Aug12th PatchI recently updated Battlefield 2042 with the Aug 12th patch on my PC and have since to been able to connect my Dual Sense controller with the game. Each time I root the game with my controller connected I get an error message asking me to disconnect my controller to continue with the game. I used to be able to connect my controller via DS4 for a smooth gameplay but I cant anymore!!! i tried connecting it without the DS4 software and keep getting the same error. i even tried a wired connection with no success. Not sure if anyone else is facing similar issues.

@Anonymous I use a PS5 controller on BF2042 with the software provided by Sony (https://controller.dl.playstation.net/controller/lang/en/2100004.html?smcid=cw%3Amk_sns_200&sf274405720=1). Additionally, a previous Windows update in 2022 also added additional DualSense driver support, so you shouldn't need software like DS4Windows to use the controllers in our title.Users on Steam should also be able to do this easily with the SteamInput options enabled.

you cant. you need to use a PS5 controller or Xbox controller plain and simple. no other way.

I've tried literally everything to try and get the PS4 Controller to work. Using SteamInPut adding BF2042 as a non steam game and launching it doesn't work. Nor does adding the EA App as a non steam game. DS4 Windows is obviously blocked now. Like you can play this game on Console with a PS4 controller no issue. But on PC? Nope can't do that. How is it that EA is the singular launcher / company that makes it almost impossible to use a controller with a game on PC? What are these people smoking?

update ur ps5 controller with playstation accessories app on pc to newest software so u can play EA games directly from ea app with full PS5 Controller support without steam or other things!

I have this issue as well. It tells me the same thing about virtual controller. I am using Ds4Windows because I use ps3 controller.

Did EA end controller Support for Battlefield 2042?????? Aug12th Patch

27 Replies

GRUNDLESTILTSKIN
Seasoned Novice
3 days ago
STILL BROKEN!!! HELLO EA! do you guys have any talent or what?
DejaVu_Mrferry98
Seasoned Newcomer
2 months ago
update ur ps5 controller with playstation accessories app on pc to newest software so u can play EA games directly from ea app with full PS5 Controller support without steam or other things!
baldwookiezarse
5 months ago
I've tried literally everything to try and get the PS4 Controller to work. Using SteamInPut adding BF2042 as a non steam game and launching it doesn't work. Nor does adding the EA App as a non steam game. DS4 Windows is obviously blocked now. Like you can play this game on Console with a PS4 controller no issue. But on PC? Nope can't do that. How is it that EA is the singular launcher / company that makes it almost impossible to use a controller with a game on PC? What are these people smoking?
XBoBXDeXBrouweR
6 months ago
@AntiCheatWard
How did you get the ds5 controller to work? I have tried everything from cable, Bluetooth, running ea launcher as administrator, also with steam to use the steam controller input. But that just bricks the controller in game.
the best I could do is launching the game from ea launcher without doing something special. But that results in mix input and an bricked d-pad. After remapping the remaining buttons and loading into a game it would still not work properly and just constantly look down to the ground. Running the latest controller firmware from PlayStation Accessories software (A-0520).
Aronir2k
Rising Novice
6 months ago
Hello, since the anti-cheat update the DS4Windows program no longer works for me either. However, I can confirm this for Battlefield 1 only. I have already tested it without DS4Windows. It doesn't work and I followed all possible instructions. I have been playing Battlefield 1 with the Playstation 4 controller for 6 years and with the Playstation 5 DualSense controller since last year. If we should play the game with a Playstation controller in the future without the DS4Windows program, then I beg, also on behalf of the community, the developers to implement Playstation 4 + DualSense controller support in Battlefield 1 in addition to a Xbox controller support. As a next update. That would be really great and kind. ^^
Neodroid17
6 months ago
you cant. you need to use a PS5 controller or Xbox controller plain and simple. no other way.
linxzy96
7 months ago
so how can i plat with a ds4 controller? they ruined everything even on bf5 when they blacklist ds4windows
AntiCheatWard
EA Anticheat Team
7 months ago
@Anonymous I use a PS5 controller on BF2042 with the software provided by Sony (https://controller.dl.playstation.net/controller/lang/en/2100004.html?smcid=cw%3Amk_sns_200&sf274405720=1).

Additionally, a previous Windows update in 2022 also added additional DualSense driver support, so you shouldn't need software like DS4Windows to use the controllers in our title.

Users on Steam should also be able to do this easily with the SteamInput options enabled.
Neodroid17
7 months ago
@Rokebo73 He said nothing about using those programs. He simply saying he cant use his PS5 controller. When you can use an Xbox controller it works just fine but when it comes to playstation it doesnt work.
Rokebo73
Seasoned Ace
8 months ago
@Anonymous virtual controller software not allowed, ds4windows, reWASD , joytokey ect ect