Escape from Duckov does not natively support controllers on PC. The developer has acknowledged the demand and is exploring options, but for now the game requires a keyboard and mouse. If you want to play with a gamepad, a community Workshop mod adds partial support that’s good enough for raids and basic UI, with a few caveats.
Install the community controller mod (Steam)
This setup uses a Steam Workshop item that translates controller input into the game’s default keyboard and mouse actions. It’s designed for Windows and has been tested with DualShock/DualSense and Xbox One controllers. Linux/SteamOS and macOS are untested, and generic controllers may need input translation software.
- Subscribe to the “Controller Support” Workshop item on the game’s Steam Workshop page: Controller Support (Steam Workshop).
- Close Escape from Duckov if it’s running so Steam can download and load the mod on next launch.
- In Steam’s controller settings for the game, enable the setting labeled “Steam Input Translation.”
- Select the controller layout named “Gamepad with Camera Controls” (use the search field and type “camera” to find it).
- Relaunch the game.
F5 to toggle the mod’s controller input and fall back to keyboard and mouse.
Default controller layout (PS/Xbox)
The mapping below mirrors the game’s default keybinds. If you’ve customized keybinds, revert to defaults or the mappings may not line up.
| Action | PS4/PS5 | Xbox | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | R1 | RB | |
| Shoot / Throw grenade | R2 | RT | |
| Aim | L1 | LB | Rotate building while in build mode |
| UI right‑click / Cancel grenade | L2 | LT | Acts as right‑click in menus |
| Move | Left stick | Left stick | Press to toggle night vision/thermal/face mask |
| Camera / Aim direction, UI scroll | Right stick | Right stick | Press to select ammo type; use D‑pad up/down to choose, press again to confirm |
| Inventory / Storage | OPTIONS | Menu | |
| Pause | SHARE | View | |
| Dash / Confirm (UI select) | X | A | Hold with R1/RB for “hold” actions (e.g., recycle building) |
| Reload | Triangle | Y | |
| Interact / Holster | Square | X | Interact with objects or put away weapon |
| Close UI | Circle | B | |
| Drag & drop (hold) | R1 + X | RB + A | Hold both |
| Shortcuts 1–2, melee | D‑pad Left/Right | D‑pad Left/Right | Left = Slot 1, Right = Slot 2, includes melee (V) |
| Navigate lists | D‑pad Up/Down | D‑pad Up/Down | Use in trader/selection menus; confirm with right stick press |
| Shortcut 3 | R1 + D‑pad Up | RB + D‑pad Up | |
| Shortcut 4 | R1 + D‑pad Right | RB + D‑pad Right | |
| Shortcut 5 | R1 + D‑pad Down | RB + D‑pad Down | |
| Shortcut 6 | R1 + D‑pad Left | RB + D‑pad Left | Shortcuts 7–8 are not available via controller |
Limitations and known issues
- Only in-raid: Controller input is active during gameplay with your character. Use keyboard/mouse in the main and pause menus.
- Default keybinds required: Custom keybinds can break the mapping. Reset to defaults for best results.
- Feature gaps: Shortcuts 7 and 8 aren’t accessible on the controller with this mod.
- Toggle on the fly: Press
F5to enable/disable the mod’s controller input if you need to switch to keyboard and mouse. - Sensitivity: Adjust look sensitivity in the game’s Options menu; the mod uses the built‑in sliders.
- Platform and pads: Windows is supported. macOS and Linux/SteamOS are untested. DualShock/DualSense and Xbox One controllers are confirmed; generic controllers may work via input translation software.
Quick setup recap
- Subscribe to the “Controller Support” Workshop item and relaunch the game.
- Enable “Steam Input Translation” for the game and apply “Gamepad with Camera Controls.”
- Start a raid to activate controller input; use keyboard/mouse for menus. Press
F5to toggle controller input if needed.
The mod author notes it will be retired once native controller support arrives. Until then, this is a practical way to play Duckov from the couch with minimal compromises.
