EA FC 25 is finally out (at least in early access for now), but some of its players are being met with issues that are ruining their gameplay experience. From crashing to black screens, players have been complaining about various problems. However, it now seems that some of them cannot even use their Xbox or PlayStation controller in EA FC 25 on PC. The issue is significant enough that the developers have acknowledged it and are working on a fix.
But while waiting for an official fix, you can try troubleshooting the issue yourself using a method that has worked for some players. In the same thread where the developers acknowledged the problem, a few players reported that disabling Steam Input helped resolve it.
How to fix EA FC 25 controller issue on PC – possible fixes
Here are a few methods worth trying if you want to quickly make your controller work again in EA FC 25 on PC.
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Turn off Steam Input for both controllers
If you’re facing issues in EA FC 25 with either your PlayStation or Xbox controller, you can simply disable Steam Input to overcome the problem.
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Access Steam settings
The first thing you need to do is launch Steam and sign-in to your account. Then, click on Steam in the top-left corner and select ‘Settings.’
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Open Controller settings
From the settings, scroll down and click on ‘Controller.’ This will be on the left side, just below ‘In Game’ and above ‘Voice.’
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Disable Steam Input
Once in the Controller settings, scroll down and click the toggle button next to ‘Enable Steam Input for Xbox controllers’ to turn it off.
Then, click on the box next to ‘PlayStation Controller Support’ and select ‘Not enabled’ from the drop-down menu. It should look like this:
Alternative method
Alternatively, you can also disable Steam Input from the game page.
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Launch Steam
First, launch Steam and go to your game library. Then, click on EA FC 25 to open its game page.
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Connect your controller
Now, connect your controller to your PC using Bluetooth or a cable.
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Access the controller options
On the opposite side of the ‘Play’ button, there will be a controller icon. Click on it.
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Disable Steam Input
Once done, a Window will pop up about Steam Input. Click on ‘Cancel,’ and then click on ‘Enable Steam Input.’
Then, in the next Window, click on ‘Disable Steam Input.’
Conclusion
We understand that there’s nothing worse than facing issues in a game that you’re trying to play after a long day. But hopefully, by following the methods mentioned in our guide, you’ll be able to get back in the game with your controller in no time. It definitely beats the alternative of playing on a keyboard and mouse, especially for such a controller-focused game like EA Sports FC 25.
