Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon, a new action game, draws on the Armored Core series.
It merges mech game knowledge and signature action gameplay, offering a fresh action experience.
With dynamic battles in diverse stages, players pilot mechs for victory.
Customizable parts cater to diverse playstyles, changing attacks and movement.
Exciting boss battles use a range of tactics, both offensive and defensive, to defeat powerful enemies.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix your gamepad or PS4/PS5/Xbox controller not working, detecting, or switching in Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon.
- Fix 1: Disable/enable Steam Input
- Fix 2: Launch Steam and the game as an administrator
- Fix 3: Enable configuration support
- Fix 4: Other troubleshooting methods
Fix 1: Disable/enable Steam Input

- Open Steam and log in to your account.
- Go to your library and right-click “Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon”.
- Select Properties > Controller > Override for “Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon”.
- Select “Disable Steam Input”.
Note: If disabling Steam Input does not fix your controller, try enabling it instead.
Fix 2: Launch Steam and the game as an administrator
- Right-click Steam > properties > Compatibility > Run this program as an administrator > tick > Apply > OK.
- Right-click “Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon” application > properties > Compatibility > Run this program as an administrator > tick > Apply > OK.
Fix 3: Enable configuration support
- Open Steam and log in to your account.
- Select Steam > Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings.
- If you’re using a PlayStation controller, enable “PlayStation Configuration Support”.
- If you’re using an Xbox controller, enable “Xbox Configuration Support”.
Note: If your controller is still not working, try disabling PlayStation/Xbox Configuration Support instead.
Fix 4: Other troubleshooting methods
- Unplug external unused USB devices (Logitech racing wheel, Thrustmaster racing wheel, additional controllers, etc.).
- Open Steam > Steam > Settings > Downloads > Clear Download Cache.
- Unplug and replug your controller (it can be simply a loose plug).
- Launch Steam in big picture mode and then launch the game (Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon-specific).
- If you’re using an Xbox controller, install the Xbox Accessories app and update the controller (Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon-specific).
Further reading
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