Hi, I installed Overwatch 2 in my Steam Deck from the Steam store. The gamepad input in the game menus and the practice range is working fine, but when you connect to an online match, it switches automatically to keyboard + mouse input and you can no longer play. I imagine that Overwatch forces keyboard input on PC so everybody plays with the same conditions, but the problem is that the Steam Deck only has gamepad input, so you can’t play and get penalized for inactivity. Is there a way to force Overwatch to use the gamepad, even when playing online?
Thanks
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I came to report the same thing - I’m playing on Steam Deck using a PS5 dual sense controller. I’ve noticed that as soon as a match starts, it completely ignores the controller input but for some reason still lets you use the touch pad as a mouse. Of course, I then get booted for inactivity in the spawn room. Hoping this can be a quick easy fix.
I also had the same exact problem. The game works fine until you find a match then the controller doesn’t work
Before launching the game, go to the properties and set the compatibility to Proton Experimental. That should solve the problem you’re having.
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That seemed to fix it! Thanks Kongstone.
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