Xbox controllers didn’t work in Fortnite issue acknowledged; other inputs were likely to work out in either time (for example, workarounds inside) and also affected

Microsoft has consistently increased the bar with their Xbox controllers, enhancing the comfort of the gameplay, adding a textured grip and offering a hybrid D-pad.

As well as Xbox 360 and Xbox One consoles, game controllers can be played on many platforms, including Windows and mobile computers.

Xbox controller not working in Fortnite.

Recently, many Fortnite players reported that their Xbox controller was missing, because of their troubleshooting ability.

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The controller doesn’t seem to function any longer while players are accessing the menus in Fortnite. But, this issue starts just as they enter a match.

The left joystick is completely functioning, but all the buttons make a change in mode when played. Players tested other games and found that the controllers function normally, suggesting this is one-by-one issue for Fortnite.

Ever since the most recent Season update, the gamers had been experiencing issues with the controllers in Fortnite, and it seems that this bug is related, however.

@FortniteGame @FortniteStatus Every time I go into a game, none of the controller’s buttons respond. I’d need to exit and restart the game then it’s back for me. Both Xbox One and Xbox One X @XboxSupport. Source

The controllers do not work on Xbox. I play with my girlfriends account, who normally plays PC and I play console. When I go with her account, menus work pretty well, but every time I load in a game, there are only sticks. Does anyone know if this is the problem? Source

Several users claim they’re experiencing the same problem on PlayStation (1,2,3,4,5), Nintendo Switch controller on PC, and game-tracking and more.

I thought I was going nuts my controller was dead. Have to shut down PS4. Source

Some have tried to fix problems like turning off/on the controller, new batteries, unplugging the console, and turning back on, and updating the drivers, but nothing seems to work.

Issue acknowledged

However, they didn’t share a timeframe for what it would be fixed.

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Potential workarounds

Until new related developments are discovered, there might be solutions that can help you. First, make a point of view. You change the settings to set your old one:

I’ve got to change my existing settings. Something has to be reset when I update something. Source

For players with the PlayStation, they must end the Fortnite game and relaunch that will not seem to fix this problem.

It also happens on Playstation 4. The telepoena pedal stops working. The only solution, if you close Fortnite, is to relaunch it. Source

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