is controller support ever coming?

[CommissarRotke.8640]

we got the action cam added, and not only the style but even the UI of GW2 fits perfectly into a controller-based control scheme... please can we get any indication if this is being worked on? Because at this point WoW is going to get native controller support before a game that, from release, has looked like you should be able to use a controller :(

[Khisanth.2948]

Speculation based on the barest evidence points to yes. :p

There was some controller related icon or text string data mined a while back.

On the other hand there has been stuff that showed up in the data still haven't showed up in game yet.

[Linken.6345]

I do recall a developer saying they were working on controller support on their own spare time.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/ep6drp/that_shaman_this_keybind_wasnt_there_before/

Jonanet·3 months ago

that_shaman, You're good! I have no idea how you found this, as I tried to cover my tracks, but you are correct.

I have been working on native controller support, as a side project in my own time. I've got a good deal of it all working, but it's still got a further to go.

My main goal is is to have accessibility in mind. If I can help just one person play the game that would would not otherwise be able to because of our current input controls, than I'll be very pleased.

[Taygus.4571]

You can set up a controller to play gw2 tho. Not as perfect as official support but I play on controller.

I keep a mouse nearby for zooming in and out and menu mangement, but otherwise I completely use controller.

I use Rewasd software and an xbox elite pro controller.Also recommend is the steam controller and set up.

[Trise.2865]

Officially, no. Or rather, it's "not being worked on currently".

[caveman.5840]

no they cant even get PVP and WVW right