Kingdom Come: Deliverance II — Fix Steam Controller Recognition Without Guesswork

First identify which problem you actually have

PLAION describes several different symptoms: the Xbox/PlayStation pad is not recognized, Xbox prompts appear for a PlayStation controller, or haptics/lighting remain unavailable. These are not interchangeable with a pad that disconnects in every Windows app.

1. Record whether the controller works in Steam's controller test or another game before changing KCD II settings.
2. Write down the exact controller (Xbox, DualShock or DualSense), wired/wireless connection and the prompt shown in KCD II.
3. Confirm the title was launched from Steam; PLAION's instructions below change Steam settings.
4. If input fails outside KCD II too, troubleshoot the cable, battery, pairing or operating-system detection separately first.

References: PLAION: Steam controller not recognized · PLAION: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Help Center

Test the documented Steam settings in a reversible order

PLAION points to Steam Input/controller configuration as a common source and gives both an external-controller setting and a per-game setting. Menu names can move between Steam client versions, so use the current Controller and game Properties pages rather than relying on an old screenshot.

Apply one change, restart, and keep a rollback note

Avoid toggling global Steam support, per-game Steam Input, controller profiles and in-game mappings together. If behavior worsens, restore the setting you just changed and return to the last known state.

1. Take a note or screenshot of the present global and per-game settings.
2. Change only the relevant global support option described by PLAION; relaunch the game and check recognition/prompts.
3. If the problem remains, restore or retain the recorded state, then separately test the KCD II Properties → Controller override set to Disable Steam Input, as PLAION documents.
4. After each single change, exit and relaunch the game and repeat the same menu/game input check.
5. If neither controlled test resolves it, report the controller model, Steam client version, game build, connection and exact symptom to PLAION; do not attach account credentials.

References: PLAION: Steam controller not recognized · PLAION: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Help Center · Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Steam Discussions

Before you play

• Steam PC storefront confirmed; not applied to console or GOG.
• The controller was checked outside the game.
• Original Steam settings were recorded before changes.
• Only one global/per-game input option changed per test.
• The same symptom was checked after a full relaunch.
• Community reports are treated as clues, not proof.

Frequently asked questions

Sources & revision notes

Editorial revision: November 7, 2026; not a gameplay test date. The reference notes identify source limits and version differences.

1. PLAION: Steam controller not recognized (Official)

   This Windows/Steam support article specifically describes Xbox/PlayStation controllers not recognized or showing Xbox prompts and recommends checking Steam's external controller support and per-game Steam Input. It does not cover non-Steam storefronts or console controller faults.

2. PLAION: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Help Center (Official)

   The publisher/developer support index lists separate PC controller, PS5 crash/shutdown, FAQ, patch and platform articles. Follow only the article matching the player's platform and current build; no game, controller or console was tested.

3. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Steam Discussions (Community)

   External player posts, not verified support. State PC storefront or console, controller model/connection or the exact PS5 shutdown symptom, build and steps already tried. Do not post account data, receipts or save files.