FC 24 Bug: Customized Keyboard Controls Ignored, Controller Settings Affect Key
Product: EA SPORTS FC 24
Platform: PC (EA App)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
RAM: 16 GB
Mode: Kick-Off
Bug Frequency: 100% (occurs every time)
Issue Description:
When playing FC 24 on PC with keyboard-only controls, the game does not apply the user's customized control settings. Instead, it changes everything to match the settings assigned to the controller. Even after removing the controller, changing the keyboard settings, and then reconnecting the controller, the problem persists. Any changes made to the keyboard settings are ignored, and the game continues using the control configuration from the controller, such as player switching.
Steps to Reproduce the Bug:
1. Open the game on PC
2. Change the control method to keyboard-only
3. Customize the keyboard controls and save
4. Disconnect the controller (if connected) and start a match in Kick-Off mode
5. Reconnect the controller after setting up the keyboard
6. During the game, the controls will change to match the controller settings, not the customized keyboard controls
What Happens:
The keyboard settings are completely ignored, and the game applies the controller's settings for player switching and other functions, even though the keyboard is selected as the control method. Any attempts to change or customize the keyboard controls are disregarded.
Expected Behavior:
The game should respect the user's customized keyboard controls and not force controller settings onto the keyboard.
Additional Note on Player Switching:
Player switching is one area where the issue is particularly evident:
- When using the keyboard, player switching defaults to automatic, reflecting the controller's settings, even if manual switching was selected in the keyboard settings
- On controllers, manual player switching works as expected, but this preference carries over to the keyboard, and any manual switching setup for the keyboard is ignored
- The game should allow manual player switching to work on both keyboard and controller independently
This bug is incredibly frustrating, as it prevents players from using custom keyboard settings effectively. Despite disconnecting the controller and adjusting the keyboard settings, the game overrides those settings with the controller's configuration. EA needs to address this bug promptly, as it severely impacts gameplay experience for those relying on keyboard controls.
