Black Myth Wukong is a game some players prefer to play with gamepad controllers. However, some players have reported controller issues for that game. For example, this is what a player said on Reddit, “I’ve been having issues with the game (Black Myth). It looks beautiful and runs quite smoothly, but I can’t play with controller on PC.” This is how you can fix a Black Myth Wukong controller not working on a Windows PC.
Replug Your Controller
First, start with more basic troubleshooting methods, such as unplugging your controller to ensure it’s properly connected. Unplug your gamepad and plug it back into a USB slot. I also recommend plugging the controller into a different USB port.
Enable/Disable Steam Input
Players have confirmed they’ve fixed the Black Myth Wukong controller not working by disabling Steam input. However, it’s also recommended to try selecting an alternative option for enabling input as well. This is how you can enable and disable Steam input:
- Run the Steam gaming client to go into the Library tab for that software.
- Right-click Black Myth Wukong listed on the sidebar and select Properties.
- Click Controller on the settings window that appears.
- First, try selecting Enable Steam Input for the Override for Black Myth: Wukong setting.
The Enable Steam Input option
- If enabling doesn’t work, try selecting the Disable Steam Input option instead.
Run Steam in Big Picture Mode
The Steam Big Picture Mode can potentially resolve controller issues because it provides better support for alternative gamepads. So, try entering Steam’s Big Picture Mode. To do so, start Valve’s gaming client and click the Enter Big Picture Mode button at the top-right corner of its window. Then, select to start Black Myth Wukong with Steam in Big Picture Mode.
The Big Picture Mode option
Add Epic Games to Steam
Some Epic users have fixed their Black Myth Wukong Controller issues by adding the Epic Games Launcher to Steam. Doing this enables the Steam input for Epic Games. You can add Epic Games Launcher to Steam like this:
- Launch the Steam program.
- Click the Add a Game option at the bottom-left corner of Steam.
- Select the Add a Non-Steam Game option.
The Add a Non Steam Game option
- Click Browse to select the EpicGamesLauncher.exe file within the Epic Games\Launcher\Portal\Binaries\Win64 directory.
- Press the Open button.
- Select the checkbox for Epic Games on the listed programs.
- Click Add Selected Program to finish.
The Add Non-Steam Game option
- Then, start Epic Games Launcher from the Steam software.
- Start Black Myth Wukong from the Epic Games Launcher.
Disconnect Unneeded Peripherals
To ensure there aren’t any peripherals conflicting with your controller, unplug all unnecessary connected devices from your PC. Disconnect unnecessary USB adapters, USB sticks, steering wheels, virtual controllers, headphones, etc, from your PC. Then, try starting Black Myth Wukong with only the controller for playing the game connected.
Use a Wired Connection
Wired gamepad connections are generally more reliable (and simpler) than wireless. If you can’t play Black Myth with a wireless gamepad, try connecting it to your PC via the USB slot instead. Doing this will prevent potential wireless gamepad connection issues.
I hope one of those troubleshooting methods fixes your Black Myth Wukong controller not working. Those players with Xbox gamepads can also try applying the potential fixes in this KeenGamer post. If your controller still doesn’t work with the game, consider contacting the Black Myth help service with this **@*********om.cn email address to ask for further possible fixes.
