Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PlayStation soon, but some players who want to play on PC might be curious if the game features controller support.
Being able to play with a controller is vital to a game’s prosperity, as it provides increased accessibility. Some are not comfortable using a keyboard and mouse for high-intensity gameplay and a controller can help with that. Although the PlayStation 5 release is next month, PC players might want to use prefer using a controller.
Does Baldur’s Gate 3 Offer Controller Support?
Many who are interested in picking up the RPG on PC can know that Larian Studios has developed Baldur’s Gate 3 with full controller support on the PC version.
Players looking to change the controller input setting can go into the game’s options. The controller inputs option will be set to auto, detecting whether a controller or a keyboard and mouse were plugged in. The game’s setup for controller use is straightforward and players will simply need to plug in a controller to start playing the game with it.
Controller Support in Games
The discussion of controller functionality on PC has been ongoing for years and is vital for many games. Players may transition from console to PC, and shifting from controller to keyboard and mouse is a big change. The ability to be able to play with a controller gives them the promise of enjoying the games they love, on a foreign platform, while also using something familiar.
Many games offer full controller support and the list is ever-growing. Major titles such as Grand Theft Auto 5, Rocket League, and even Forza Horizon 5 all provide controller support on PC. There are many that would make the case that some games even play better with a controller. However, that’s a debate for another day, and its nice to see Baldur’s Gate 3 add to the growing list of PC games that provide full controller support.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is an enormous game with endless amounts of content. Those interested in delving deeper can check out the BG3 Guide Hub here.
