How do I get the game to use my HOTAS?
I have a Saitek x-52. It's hooked up, but the game's not recognizing it. It's set to keyboard and mouse. Maybe a dumb question, but I don't see where to switch it to HOTAS controls, Thanks
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@PDXLAN_JMan Yeah that screen wont show if the game is not seeing the joysticks. I was not 100% sure my fix would work for everyone but it was a start. Try plugging in a 360 controller if you have one or other gamepad to see if it picks up a controller either - this is different to hotas/joystick. Also try verifying your game files as well just in case something else is screwy. Also try unticking other gamepad options - it does appear to be something to do with the way steam translates controllers to the games via steam controller support. Also which HOTAS sticks do you have? make sure that firmware is updated on them as well. Also go into the steam controllers section with your joysticks connected to see if they display if they dont then there is other issues at play.
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).
- @khilendel Steam users can disable the control layer per game by adjust the settings within steam.
That said, I'm also having issues having the game detecting one of my VKB GF3s and my MFG CWv2s.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.
