I have about 54 hours logged in the game. Was playing up till midnight Dec 14, opened it the next day and it wont stay on the controller bindings for more than 3 minutes.Hitting the windows key and coming back in switches it for about 1 minute.I have closed discord, disabled steam overlay, uninstalled the last windows update, updated nvidia, tried Nintendo Pro and PS4 (which have both worked for the last month), have attempted to replicate the error in other steam games to no avail.Help?

Hi was having this exact issue, and I now know the fix. Hopefully this fixes it for you too. Go to Steam Settings > Controller > Scroll down to Desktop Layout and hit edit, and disable Steam Input. That it, Let me know if this works for you!

Game Constantly Switching from Controller to Keyboard Controls

Wick420blazing
Seasoned Newcomer
14 days ago
Hi was having this exact issue, and I now know the fix.
Hopefully this fixes it for you too. Go to Steam Settings > Controller > Scroll down to Desktop Layout and hit edit, and disable Steam Input. That it, Let me know if this works for you!
- Gwennurd
  New Rookie
  14 days ago
  Thank you so much! So far the fix seems to be working for me, I hope it stays that way. Thanks again! 🙏🏼
  EDIT: this fix worked for me for about four days. I looked the problem up again but more general as a Windows + controller problem. Many people believe it to be caused by the new Windows update from november (also when the problems began). I've uninstalled that updat 'something "24H" something'-update. Knocks on wood so far, I've been playing without any problems.
  https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-blocks-windows-11-24h2-update-on-more-pcs-due-to-new-gaming-issues/
b1a5f71fd9c6126a
Seasoned Newcomer
16 days ago
Experienced the same thing at pretty much the exact same time after my computer updated to Windows 11 24H2. I was able to fix it on my end. Here's what I tried:
X - Updating Xbox controller firmware: updated but didn't fix issue
X - Checked game file integrity: no errors
X - Checked steam updates: none available
X - Changed controller settings by going to the games properties section in steam (click manage > properties > controller). Switched "Override for dragon age veilguard" from "use default settings" to "enable steam input": error occurred instantly after opening dragon age
✓ - Did the step above, but switched it to "disable steam input": fixed
I hope this helps solve your issue too!
- Rosie_the_Rogue
  New Novice
  15 days ago
  I don't have an cbox controller to try, but its happening with my ps4 snd nintendo contoller so i don't think it's the hardware.
  All my steam settings we're already set to the disable overlay, but I'll try the the override, mine is set to default right now
  - EA_Shepard
    Community Manager
    15 days ago
    Rosie_the_Rogue Can you go into the game and reset all the settings to the default settings and then try again? Sometimes, this helps when launching the game; the system will recognize the hardware if it isn't a normal Xbox controller.
Gwennurd
New Rookie
16 days ago
Same for me but with Nintendo Pro controller. I stopped playing the game. Also tried everything, and the controller doesnt even want to connect with the game when I disable steam input.
All my other games in steam work with the controller just fine. Controller stopped working with the game after patch 4.
EA_Shepard
Community Manager
13 days ago
Thanks to Wick420blazing we have some steps that have helped. I like pictures 😂 so here is a screenshot to add into the thread.

If this works, give it some love! Happy gaming everyone!
- noppali
  Seasoned Newcomer
  13 days ago
  Hi,
  I'm having the exact same problem as op since the patch. Disabling steam input doesn't work and I haven't been able to continue playing it because playing with mouse and keyboard is too weird - I can't check the dialogue option before choosing them and I play the game for the story.
  Impossible to play with a controller anymore cause when the prompts change the controller works otherwise except for combat skills. Going to "save game", choosing a save file and pressing any key switches the prompts back to controller ones for a few minutes untill I have to do the same thing again cause they switch back to keyboard prompts. This happens in every fight and I have to finish the fights without being able to use any skills.
  - EA_Shepard
    Community Manager
    13 days ago
    noppali Are you playing it through Steam? I take it from your message you are. Which controller are you trying to use?
    
    Is it wired or wired in?
    How many devices do you have plugged into your PC?
- Rosie_the_Rogue
  New Novice
  9 days ago
  This made things worse for me and the nintendo pro stopped working all together.
  I havent been able to play since the 16th with over 50 hours into the game and caput.
  - Gwennurd
    New Rookie
    9 days ago
    Reset your settings in Steam, the issue isn't because of that. I also play with the Nintendo Pro and disabling settings caused the same issues for me like not working at all.
    It appeared that (for me) the actual reason was the new Windows update from november. After unistalling that I have been able to play without issues for hours now. Hope it helps for you too :)
    https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-blocks-windows-11-24h2-update-on-more-pcs-due-to-new-gaming-issues/

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