[feedquote='Everspace','https://forum.everspace-game.com/discussion/4295/no-joystick-hotas-support-in-v1-0-to-be-added-post-release']Hello Everspace Community! We're almost down to ONE WEEK LEFT for the full launch.
@ROCKFISH_Andi
has some important information regarding joystick controls at release:
Before buying, please be aware that the game currently does not support joysticks. We will start working on joystick support right after release.
Also note that only XInput controllers are fully supported (XBox controllers and the likes). When playing in VR you will have to rely on a controller.
We know that there are many space game fans out there who own joysticks and might be wondering why there currently is no support. Please consider the following:
- Unreal Engine 4 does not offer native Joystick support in version 4.14 (which we are currently using) and we are a fairly small team of 12 people, with until very recently only 3 coders working full-time on the game.
- Everspace was specifically designed for mouse and keyboard. It is the recommended way to play as the game is not a simulation but an arcade space shooter. Like in First Person Shooters you are going to be strafing a lot and will greatly benefit from precision aiming when using a mouse.
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