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Kellar21
5 years ago
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Large, unchangeable deadzone when using HOTAS, in-game options do NOT change it.

Product: Star Wars: Squadrons Platform:PC Please specify your platform model. PC What is your gamertag/PSN ID/EA Account name? Kellar21 Are you playing in VR? No Which part of the game is the is...
  • Straatford87's avatar
    Straatford87
    5 years ago

    Hi Pilots,

    Thanks again for flagging this issue to us. With Update 1.1, we've added the following fix for the HOTAS deadzone:

    • Added options in the menu called “Controller Global Deadzone" and "Flight Stick Global Deadzone” which will allow you to modify the deadzone individually for standard controllers and Flight Sticks
AEdwardian's avatar
AEdwardian
5 years ago

I'm using a Saitek X52 and THIS was the biggest problem I had when I booted up the game for the first time.

It was like trying to drive a car without power steering. Thanks to the built-in deadzone, I kept having to use larger, more exaggerated motions on the stick to move, which made any kind of precision impossible. I got so frustrated, I didn't even finish the first mission. It simply was not enjoyable.

So, yeah, I haven't touched Squadrons since launch night and I don't plan on doing so again until this is fixed. Patch the game and I'll be right back on in an instant. I want Squadrons to succeed, but this is a really a poor showing for something so fundamental that could be messed up so badly.

  • XSlifer44X's avatar
    XSlifer44X
    5 years ago

    @AEdwardian 
    Word for word my exact experience. I gave the game a negative review as a result, with the stipulation that it would change as soon as the necessary fixes are deployed.

    I can't/don't play the game because of the issue and I want to ensure the ability to refund if the appropriate fixes aren't deployed. 

    It's especially frustrating knowing that this fix shouldn't be too complex, and should be deployed rather early, and with much more transparency. 

    • Oldie67g's avatar
      Oldie67g
      5 years ago
      I nearly bought this (PS4).
      Will wait for the bargain bin.
      • Funkysyd's avatar
        Funkysyd
        5 years ago

        EA is a joke, I don't buy anymore their games, Squadrons almost changed my mind, I was waiting to see the feedback about HOTAS on this game prior buying it....

        Well I am not disapointed 😃

        I love how people are able to provide some workaround in 1 day while it can take several month for EA to patch a problem like this.

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