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Steam News14 June 202622d ago

[Demo] Gamepad Experimental

Gamepad Support This is an experimental update for gamepad features, tested primarily with Xbox controllers. You can now control the gameplay and navigate the UI using a gamepad.

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What changed

0 fixes5 additions2 changes0 removals
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
addedYou can now control the gameplay and navigate the UI using a gamepad. We support Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo controllers. We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions regarding its usability!
changedController Type Override: If your gamepad type is not recognized correctly, you can manually set and lock your controller type in the options menu.
changedQoL Improvements
addedResource Crusher: Added a description for the Resource Crusher to clarify its use.
addedDried Barrel: Added a pity system to the chance of getting fuel.
addedSprint Toggle: Added an option to toggle sprint on and off.

Island For Sale changes

addedYou can now control the gameplay and navigate the UI using a gamepad. We support Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo controllers. We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions regarding its usability!
changedController Type Override: If your gamepad type is not recognized correctly, you can manually set and lock your controller type in the options menu.
changedQoL Improvements
addedResource Crusher: Added a description for the Resource Crusher to clarify its use.
addedDried Barrel: Added a pity system to the chance of getting fuel.

Gamepad Support

This is an experimental update for gamepad features, tested primarily with Xbox controllers.

  • You can now control the gameplay and navigate the UI using a gamepad. We support Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo controllers. We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions regarding its usability!

  • Controller Type Override: If your gamepad type is not recognized correctly, you can manually set and lock your controller type in the options menu.

  • Gamepad Assist: When playing with a gamepad, an assist is applied that makes the Immersion gauge deplete slightly slower.

QoL Improvements

  • Resource CrusherAdded a description for the Resource Crusher to clarify its use.
  • Dried BarrelAdded a pity system to the chance of getting fuel.
  • Sprint ToggleAdded an option to toggle sprint on and off.
  • Hold to Pick Up: You can now hold down the pickup key to continuously gather trash. We felt that repeatedly mashing the button was unnecessarily tiresome.

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Steam News / 14 June 2026

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