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Steam News6 December 20257mo ago

Controller & Gamepad Support Improvements

This update brings much better controller support to make flying and exploring smoother than ever. What’s new: Full gamepad controls for flying your ship (turn, accelerate, brake) using the left stick.

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  • Compatibility
  • Maps
  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
changedThis update brings much better controller support to make flying and exploring smoother than ever.
changedWhat’s new:All main actions (landing, takeoff, scanning, maps, pause, etc.) now work from the gamepad buttons.
addedWhat’s new:Zoom controls added for both keyboard and controller.
changedWhat’s new:Steam Deck ready: Core gameplay works great with the Deck’s controls. UI-heavy screens are best handled with the touchscreen.
addedWhat’s new:You can now enjoy the whole adventure comfortably with a controller or handheld device.

D.R.I.F.T. changes

changedThis update brings much better controller support to make flying and exploring smoother than ever.
changedAll main actions (landing, takeoff, scanning, maps, pause, etc.) now work from the gamepad buttons.
addedZoom controls added for both keyboard and controller.
changedSteam Deck ready: Core gameplay works great with the Deck’s controls. UI-heavy screens are best handled with the touchscreen.
addedYou can now enjoy the whole adventure comfortably with a controller or handheld device.

This update brings much better controller support to make flying and exploring smoother than ever.

What’s new:

  • Full gamepad controls for flying your ship (turn, accelerate, brake) using the left stick.

  • Cleaner inputs thanks to deadzones that prevent accidental turns or drifting.

  • All main actions (landing, takeoff, scanning, maps, pause, etc.) now work from the gamepad buttons.

  • Zoom controls added for both keyboard and controller.

  • Steam Deck ready:

    • Core gameplay works great with the Deck’s controls.

    • UI-heavy screens are best handled with the touchscreen.

You can now enjoy the whole adventure comfortably with a controller or handheld device.

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Steam News / 6 December 2025

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