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Does Overwatch 2 Have Controller Support on PC?

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Overwatch 2 brings in a lot of players from various avenues and some of those players may prefer a controller to grasp while enjoying the experience. While some are busy mashing away keys on their keyboard, you may want to be precisely placing your fingers over buttons instead. Once you work out how to unlock ranked play in the game, there is even a chance you will be making your way into the competitive side. You’ll want to have a setup you are comfortable with. This article will explain to you if there is controller support for Overwatch 2 on PC.

Is there any Controller Support for Overwatch 2 on PC?

The answer to this question is an ultimate yes. It is furthermore made very clear when you go into the settings. There is a full section dedicated to arranging your input keys with a controller, allowing you even more flexibility in tailoring your play methods. Having a specific setup for playing Overwatch 2 is certainly likely to give you an advantage, especially if you ‌are much more comfortable using a controller. There is no need to simply stick to a keyboard if you’d rather be having your own personal setup instead. Time to get busy with adjusting the settings to your needs in-game.

You will be able to connect your controller to Overwatch 2 on PC by regular methods for games. There are of course likely some unsupported controllers from far back in the past but most modern ones should connect. Not only that but the game can also be run on a Steam Deck. Some people have even been working out the best settings for Elden Ring on the Steam Deck. No doubt people will be working out the same information for Overwatch 2 soon.

Overwatch 2 is available right now for the following platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.


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Gordon is a contributing writer for Attack of the Fanboy, a Games Design (BA) Honours student, and a Video Game Ambassador. He has been writing at AOTF for over a year and a half, with four years of games writing experience for outlets like Green Man Gaming. When he's not busy, he'll no doubt be experiencing games, writing poetry, playing guitar, adventuring, or happily starting a new Skyrim playthrough! As an avid Final Fantasy XIV player, he also hopes that you'll gain a warm feeling from his community stories. Gordon has reported on Fallout 4 and Destiny 2, whose favorite genres include action RPGs, MMORPG's and First Person Shooters but is always experimenting with many other types of games.