I'm really interested in using the new aoe2 controller layout on my steam deck, but I don't want to buy the game again. Do you guys think the steam version gets an option to use the new xbox controller layout?
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Posted Feb 3, 2023, 8:48 AM UTC
doubt it.
Microsoft owns Xbox and aoe. there is no talk about making aoe2DE common between xbox and PC. They will be separate games which will have 'crossplay' support.
The FAQ that was released alongside the "Pre-Order" news contained this response:
>> If i purchased "AoE2DE" from the Microsoft Store on PC, do I need to purchase it again for XBox?
>> No! You will have access to the game and any purchased DLCs when the game launches ...
To me this indicates, that the game is treated as the same product on different platforms (at least inside MS Store).
Also the main differences between platforms is the UI, while the base game is likely identical. This means that the porting of UI should be somewhat simple.
However, I think MS will want to retain control of the controller player base. While it might become available on PC when bought through the MS Store, I don't believe they will provide the full Controller UI through Steam as well.
I do hope that at some point, they make an updated and consolidated UI available on all platforms with customization support.
That is sad. But I don't want all the Menüs. I want the controls once I'm in game.
So I guess I have to get the game pass and download the game again.
Seems like a missed opportunity for sure. I was hoping for the same.
Hopefully later they will patch or maybe a mod will come out.
Any new information??
So when i get ms store version it will have Xbox controller support for steam deck ??
Steam Deck, using SteamOS and the Steam Store, will not have access to your copy of MS Store's AOE2DE in the first place.
You'd need to install Windows 10 or Windows 11 on your Steam Deck, then install the game through the Store. And that version is pretty much identical to the Steam version of the game.
So no, as of now, the MS Store version does not have Xbox controller support on Windows.
Thx for answer.
I was looking for this post... seems like bad news to me. I mean, I wasn't expecting to play ranked mp but at least enjoy the campaign with new controls in my steam deck. Hopefully microsoft enables the xbox controller support in a later update. Should we ask for it in the official forums and expect to get attention? I think we are a very small pc players number who would like the idea of having this :(
Ah fellow comrade. It never hurts to ask. Do you do it or shall I?
True. I just did it. https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aoe2de-xbox-controller-support-for-pc-version-steam-deck/224033
Agreed. Or even play unranked or coop with friends.
Make post and give us link :)
I just did it. Not sure if I posted in the right place (it's my first time lol) link: https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aoe2de-xbox-controller-support-for-pc-version-steam-deck/224033