Thanks to the latest Steam client update, all games that currently use the Steam Input API are now compatible with the new DualSense controller of the Playstation 5. Since, according to Steam, the number of players who use a controller has more than doubled in the last two years and is also increasing, the aim is to provide the player base with a significantly improved gaming experience with the most limited possible gaming experience via the Steam Input API Offer developer investments or without any developer updates. The company said:

“Millions enjoy the growing catalog of our controller-supported content every day. For controller-supported titles, well over 60% of the players in these games one Controller. Use in some games, such as sports games 90% of players use a controller. For players with PlayStation controllers this increase was even higher. In the last two years, the number of game sessions with PlayStation controllers on Steam has increased from 10, 9% on 21, 6% increased. “

By using the Steam input API, thus guarantees that 200 input devices of various classes within Steam can be used smoothly the different game content work. From the Switch Pro controller to the stick, steering wheel and dance pad, including the Xbox controller, almost any other gamepad can be used to perform functions such as LED, the trackpad, the. In games like Death Stranding, No Man’s Sky, Horizon: Zero Dawn Vibration and the gyro sensor.

At the moment the mentioned contents are only available for users who use the public Beta-Steam-Desktop-Client. According to Steam, platform-wide support should be expanded as quickly as possible after further tests.