Quick answer: Verify the controller produces input outside the game, disconnect other peripherals that may conflict, and restart with only the intended gamepad connected.
- Latest verified version
- 1.4.10
Xbox wireless controller on Mac Steam
Official support suggests Bluetooth rather than direct USB-C, a Steam-specific macOS controller profile with Increase Compatibility, Steam accessibility and input-monitoring permissions, and default Steam Input.
Version note
Patch 1.4.8 fixed a launch problem involving gamepads with unusual names. Update before diagnosing a similar startup failure.
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