Major Update: Global Controller Support

I am excited to announce full native Controller Support for Pixel Chess Idle RPG! Whether you're on Steam Deck, using an Xbox/PS controller, or just prefer a gamepad, the game now plays seamlessly without a mouse.

🎮 New Features

Sub-second Input Switching

The game now intelligently detects your input method.

• Touch the Mouse? The standard cursor appears.

• Press a Button? The UI instantly switches to Controller Mode.

Adaptive Control Schemes

• Menu Mode (Virtual Cursor): Navigate menus, upgrades, and options using a precision "Virtual Cursor" controlled by the Left Stick.

  • Right Stick scrolls through lists (like the Upgrades menu).

  • A / Cross to Click.

  • B / Circle to Go Back.

• Gameplay Mode (Grid Navigation): When playing, the cursor disappears!

  • Use the D-Pad or Left Stick to snap a highlight box across the board.

  • A / Cross to Select and Move pieces.

  • New Navigation Sounds provide crisp feedback for every move.

🛠️ Menu & Logic Improvements

• Smart Menus: You can no longer accidentally pause while buying upgrades, or open the upgrade menu while paused. The menus now respect each other's boundaries.

• Universal Navigation: All sub-menus (Achievements, How To Play, Options) are now fully navigable with the controller.

🐛 Bug Fixes

• FixedDrag Visuals FixedFixed an issue where dragging a piece in windowed mode would cause the visual sprite to "teleport" away from the cursor. It now tracks 1:1 with your input.

• Cursor Accuracy: Calibrated the controller cursor so clicks register exactly where you are aiming, not slightly above or below.

Happy Battling! - The Pixel Chess Dev