Here’s a detailed breakdown of the issues and my experience trying (and mostly failing) to fix it.
The game simply refuses to recognize controller input properly. In my case, using an Xbox Wireless Controller (Series X) via Bluetooth and USB, Far Cry 4 showed no response whatsoever. The menus stayed locked to mouse/keyboard prompts. The controller worked perfectly in Steam Big Picture, other Ubisoft titles like Watch Dogs 2 , and Windows Game Controller settings – but Far Cry 4 acted like it didn’t exist. far cry 4 controller not working
★☆☆☆☆ (1/5 – Unacceptable for a AAA title) Here’s a detailed breakdown of the issues and
Play Far Cry 5 or Far Cry Primal instead – both have much better controller support on PC. Or play Far Cry 4 on console if you have the option. On PC, this is a broken promise. The menus stayed locked to mouse/keyboard prompts
I picked up Far Cry 4 expecting the same wild, chaotic fun I remembered from Far Cry 3 , but instead, I spent my first two hours fighting with my controller instead of Pagan Min’s army. If you’re on PC and prefer using an Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation, or even a third-party controller, be warned: Far Cry 4 has notorious, inconsistent, and often game-breaking controller detection problems.
Far Cry 4 Controller Not Working – A Frustrating PC Port Issue