Does Delta Force have controller support?

Simply put, no, Delta Force does NOT have controller support at the moment. If players load up the game on Steam, it clearly states "Controllers not Supported" with a description that reads "The game wasn't designed to support controllers". It is also one of the reasons why the shooter is currently only available on Windows PCs and not on consoles.

But that doesn't mean controller players are out of luck. There are some intriguing details regarding controller support for the shooter. Check out the section below to learn more.

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Will Delta Force have controller support?

Yes, Delta Force will have controller support in future seasons. However, as of now, it isn't supported right out of the box. The developers have confirmed that the feature will be making its way to the title during a Q&A session held in Discord, where Shadow Guo, the Executive Producer and Game Director, mentioned that controller support will be added to the game.

Here's what he had to say regarding the introduction of the feature and why it was not in the game in the first place:

"To be honest, controller support was not super high on our list of priorities - until we demoed the game during Summer Game Fest. The feedback we received was loud and clear: please add controller support! So yes, this is indeed something we're aiming to implement as soon as possible."

He revealed that controller support was not a priority for the team back then and they focused on optimizing the game for keyboard and mouse players. However, they have heard their fans and will be adding the feature with upcoming updates.

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When will Delta Force get controller support?

Although developers haven't announced a date for Delta Force's controller support update, they have, however, stated that it will be making its way to the game in Q1 of 2025. But this could very well be pushed back to Q2.

The campaign mode for the game, called Black Hawk Down, was set to release in January 2025 with the Starfall update. But it was delayed and is now on track to be released with the mid-season update of Season 2. Hence, if this pushes back their other planned updates and content, it is highly likely that the feature might also get delayed to Q2.

However, these are merely speculations and the official details as of now still state that controller support is scheduled for Q1 2025.

That said, if you want to play the game using a controller, you aren't out of luck yet. If you own the title on Steam, there is a way to play the shooter using a controller. Check out the section below to learn more.

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How to play Delta Force with controller (third-party)

You can play Delta Force with a controller with the help of Steam Input. Here's how to do it:

• First, make sure that your controller is connected to your Windows PC.
• Next, go to your Steam Library and select Delta Force.
• On the right sight of the screen, along the lines of the Play button, find the controller icon and click on it.
• Use your controller to navigate to the next screen and select Enable Steam Input.
• Under Button Layouts, select Keyboard and Mouse.
• Then, switch to the Community Template tab.
• Here, look for a controller template created by community members of the game and select it. This will show you the button configurations for that template.
• If the settings match your needs, simply select Apply Loadout at the bottom right part of the screen.

Quick guide to setup controller in Delta Force (Image via Valve)

That's it. Now you should be able to play the game using a controller on a PC with ease.

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