Soulmask is the latest entry into the open-world survival craft genre that features a mystical world filled with magic. As the name suggests, this game features a bunch of mysterious masks that have unique powers that you can use to progress ahead in the sandbox world. Currently, the game is available on PC and can be accessed via GeForce Now. But this didn’t stop Steam Deck players from trying it out. Many have already installed Soulmask on their Steam Decks, but a common complaint among them is the Deck controller not working issue in the game. So, if you too are encountering the same issue, consider reading this article till the end, as we have shared everything regarding why that’s happening.
If you are unable to play Soulmask on your Steam Deck due to the controller not working issue, you are not alone. Reports of the same have been flooding the game’s Steam discussion forum, where players have shared that despite the game running on the Deck, the game sometimes fails to recognize the Steam Deck’s controller inputs or keeps bugging out the in-game actions. So, are the developers aware of this problem? Is there even an acknowledgment regarding the same?
Soulmask controller not working on Steam Deck: Here’s why
Now, if you didn’t already know, Soulmask is neither listed as Playable nor Verified for the Steam Deck. So, this makes it clear that the game is not yet ready for Steam Deck gameplay. But there is good news. The developers have acknowledged the problem of controller inputs in the game along with that of that Deck. Right now, there is no controller support offered in Soulmask, but this will most likely change in the near future. The developers have shown interest in providing full controller support in-game. Here’s what they said in the acknowledgment:
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We have conducted several tests with controllers and Steam Deck, but we currently believe they are not yet perfected enough to offer to all players. Therefore, we did not indicate controller support in the store this time. However, the game does support the use of controllers and Steam Deck for your experience.
Please note that you may encounter severe bugs such as freezing during your experience. If this happens, please restart the game. We also welcome you to report any issues you encounter through the community or the in-game feedback portal.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
So, although the game doesn’t offer full controller support right now, it does support controllers to some extent. In addition to this, some players have shared that using a custom controller template for the various in-game inputs did work, so you can give it a try. But don’t expect a flawless experience, as you will eventually have to use a keyboard for certain actions.
That said, now you know all about the controller not working issue while Soulmask on the Steam Deck. If you find this article informative, consider visiting Android Gram for more such content on all things gaming.