Does Darkest Dungeon 2 have controller support?

Darkest Dungeon 2 is a roguelike game with turn-based gameplay and stylized graphics that many players want to experience using a controller. However, since the Steam listing of the game doesn’t have the Full Controller Support tag, players might be wondering whether Darkest Dungeon 2 has controller support. 

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Does Darkest Dungeon 2 have controller support?

At the time of writing, Darkest Dungeon 2 does not offer controller support. So if you plan on playing the game from the comfort of your couch using a controller, you might have to rely on third-party applications like JoyToKey. 

According to some Steam users, the game was going to launch with controller support, as mentioned in the FAQ post and Darkest Dungeon 2’s Discord. But the mentions were later removed. 

How to play Darkest Dungeon 2 using a controller

If you are that eager to play Darkest Dungeon 2 using a controller, you can follow the steps below:

• Visit the JoyToKey website and download the app; 
• Connect a Bluetooth or Wireless controller (any controller works, so don’t worry about it);
• Open JoyToKey and bind your keys. 

And that is it. That is how you can use any controller to play Darkest Dungeon 2 on PC. 

Will Darkest Dungeon 2 officially get controller support?

At the time being, there are no official words from developer Red Hook Studios on adding native controller support to Darkest Dungeon 2. 

Since you can play the game with a controller using third-party apps, there’s no doubt that controller support is possible in Darkest Dungeon 2. In any case, we will update this article if there are any news. 

That concludes our guide on whether Darkest Dungeon 2 has controller support. For more on the game, check out our dedicated section.