Try to repair the game.
(Origin > Game Library > right click MELE > Repair)
(Steam > Game Library > right click at MELE > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game files.)
As you are on steam use both.
Tried repairing the game, no effect.
Is this is a wireless controller?
Do you have other input devices connected except mouse and keyboard?
If so disconnect them, restart the computer > test.
It is a wired controller. I do have a joystick connected. I'll try later tonight and see if that helps. If it does, that's at least semi functional work around until a real fix can be found, because I really don't think crawling under my desk to plug/unplug things every time I play a different game is not a great solution.
