The recent early access release of R.E.P.O. has wreaked havoc in the co-op horror genre. Inspired by the gameplay mechanics of Lethal Company, the game is all about collecting resources for the taxman (the creator) and avoiding encounters with the monsters that roam the vicinity. If you are playing the game on your PC, you are most likely using a keyboard/mouse setup. But what if you want to play the game using a controller? Is it even possible? Consider reading until the end for more details on the matter.
Playing games with a controller is always a fun endeavor. There are some games that are best played with controllers and it seems like R.E.P.O. is one of them, considering the curiosity of players wondering whether the game supports controllers or not. If you take a look at the game’s Steam Store page, you will notice that it doesn’t come with the Partial/Full Controller Support feature. So, does that mean you won’t be able to play the game using a controller?
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R.E.P.O. (REPO): How To Use Controller
If you launch the game on your PC and then connect a controller hoping to jump right into the horror action that the game has to offer, we have bad news for you. Controllers, by default, won’t work in R.E.P.O. as it lacks controller support. So, what’s the workaround? If you want to play the game using a controller, first, you will need to enable Steam Input for the game. How? Open Steam, go to Library, and right-click on R.E.P.O. Now, select Properties, and then in the Controller tab, select the drop-down menu next to the Override for R.E.P.O. option and choose Enable Steam Input. Once done, launch the game. Now, the controller should work. But if it doesn’t, then select the Controller Configurator option in the same menu and manually set your own controller configuration for the game. Doing so will enable the controller functionalities in R.E.P.O.
Controller Support Incoming?
Considering the fact that R.E.P.O. is an early access title and the demand for controller support has been rising, it is quite possible that the developers will release an update featuring the same. However, since there’s no official confirmation on the same, make sure to take this information with a pinch of salt.
That said, now you know all about controller support in R.E.P.O. We hope that you find this guide informative. If you did, consider visiting Android Gram daily as we bring you the latest guides on all things gaming.
