Here in this article we will discuss about some controller related queries which users have registreedd while playing Elden Ring. We have shortlisted these queries after investigating so many forums. So keep reading this blog and check out what works for you what not if you are facing any sort of controller issues. Let’s get started with the discussion.

Why I am facing Elden Ring not showing controller buttons?

This is one of the most common issues. Users often face such kinds of troubles if they have not disconnected Keyboard and Mouse or have currently configured the controller on Steam and so on. Don’t worry if you are facing Elden Ring not recognizing controller buttons due to any reasons just follow the below mention methods to get past the situation.

How to fix Elden Ring not recognizing/detecting controller buttons?

Method 1: Disconnect Bluetooth Devices

In order to have a better gaming experience and prevent unwanted hassle, we suggest you to disconnect all other Bluetooth devices. To do the same press Windows + I keys to open the Settings app and navigate to Devices to ensure all other Bluetooth devices are disconnected.

Method 2: Close other Controller Software

You are likely to face the above mention issue if some other brands of controllers are also running on your PC. Such kinds of situations confuse the Steam Client and create the current issue. So if you find other controller software in Task Manager then force close it

Method 3: Properly Configure the Controller on Steam

In this method we suggest you to check if the controller is correct. Here’s how:

Step 1: Navigate to Steam> Settings >Controller >General Controller Settings

Step 2: Choose the controller you want to use>the available options contain PS4, Xbox, Switch & Generic

Step 3: Then re-launch the game and check if the issue resolved or not

Method 4: Disconnect both Keyboard and Mouse

Since it’s known that we can also use a keyboard and mouse to control the game. But if you have chosen a controller then it’s better to disconnect both keyboard and mouse to prevent hardware conflicts. Once you are done with disconnecting Keyboard and Mouse then try to re-launch the game to play it with your controller device.

Method 5: Change the Steam Input Per-Game Settings

If you are still struggling with then above mention issue we suggest you to modify Steam Input Per-Game Settings.

Here’s how:

Step 1: Open Steam>Navigate to View> Big Picture Mode> Library>Games >Elden Ring >Manage Games> from Steam Input

Step 2: Choose Controller Options> Select Force on for Steam Input Per-Game Setting >After that Restart the Steam Client to check if the issue resolved or not

Method 6: Disable Steam Overlay

You can use Steam feature form the game itself without opening the launcher when a Steam Overlay is enabled. But this feature can cause issues like Elden Ring controller not working on PC. In order to tackle this we suggest you to disable Steam Overlay.

Here’s how:

 

Step 1: Open Steam> Navigate to Steam>Settings

Step 2: Click on In-Game>Untick Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game

Step 3: Finally click on OK

Method 7: Uninstall Vjoy Software (If Applicable)

Several users have claimed that they are facing controller buttons not showing issue because of Vjoy Software. So if you have installed Vjoy Software then we suggest you to uninstall it. Once you are done with the installation process check if the issue resolved or not.

How to fix Elden Ring showing keyboard controls instead of Controller?

Several users have claimed that when they try to launch or play Elden Ring using controller they get displayed by keyboard controls instead of controller. Well in the above session we have discussed the same query. So you can go for any of the above mentioned methods to tackle this situation. But don’t forget to restart your controller and your PC. Rebooting your PC and your controller device will remove the internal glitches. However restarting the devices doesn’t works for you then follow any of the above mentioned tricks.

 How to fix Elden Ring showing controller buttons on PC?

Well users have not only reported Elden Ring showing keyboard controls instead of Controller but some of the have also claimed Elden Ring showing controller buttons on PC instead of keyboard and mouse. It happens sometimes when Elden Ring thinks the player is using a controller. If you are too facing the same, follow the below mention guidelines:

Method 1: Change On-Screen prompts to keyboard & Mouse

Step 1: Navigate to Elden Ring Settings >Go to Sound and Display

Step 2: Now change the Device for on-screen prompts to keyboard and Mouse

 

Step 3: The changed settings must apply immediately. If the gamepad button are still showing up, then close the game Restart your PC and try again.

You need to know that the game doesn’t think you are using a controller. The default button prompts are set to gamepad. Then you need to navigate to Settings & change the on-screen prompts to mouse and keyboard.

Method 2: Disconnect Unnecessary Peripherals

There are some peripherals such as joysticks, wheels, gamepads ma make think that one is using controller. So in such situation we highly recommend you to unnecessary peripherals, restart your computer and see if the issue resolved or not.

 How to fix Elden Ring showing Xbox buttons instead of PS4?

In this section we will teach you what to do when Elden Ring thinks the player is using Xbox but the player is using PS4. One of the major reasons for facing this issue is because there is a native support for Xbox Controllers on PC but very little for PS4 Controllers. That’s why more people use Xbox Controllers on PC than they do PS4 controllers.  But if you are in this weird situation we suggest you to restart your PC and your PS4 Controllers as well. Additionally it is also recommended to unplug all the unwanted peripherals.

How to fix Elden Ring controller fix no Steam?

If your Elden Ring controller is not working but you are not playing on Steam platform then such case we suggest you to follow the below mention guidelines:

Method 1: Disable Third Party Controller Software

In this method we suggest you to disable third party controller software as several users have claimed success after applying this method so you can give a try to this method.

Method 2: Update Windows

If you are running outdated Windows version kindly follow the below mention guidelines to update Windows to t elates version.

Here’s how:

Step 1: Tap on the Windows icon and type in “Windows Update” on the search bar> Click on Windows Update Settings

Step 2: Click “Check for Updates.” If there’s an update, select it. You can also select “Download and Install”

 

Once the update gets completed simply restart your PC and see if the issue resolved or not.

Method 3: Update the Controller Drivers

If you are facing controller issues then it is highly recommended to update your controller drivers to the latest version. In order to update your driver you can use an automatic driver tool. This is a professional tool and will resolve all the driver related requirements of your PC in a single go.

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Apart from this you can also try to disconnect keyboard and mouse, disconnect other Bluetooth devices to resolve the issue.

That’s all about Elden Ring not showing controller buttons. We have tried our best to provide all the possible related queries in this article. We really hope you managed to get past your controller related troubles. Thanks for Reading.