Controller support on PC: DualSense and Xbox controllers

Overview

What this guide is for

Start with the main Crimson Desert FAQ if you want the broader support owner first. This guide is the main long-tail owner for the exact PC controller-support query, covering Xbox controllers, DualSense over USB, and the setup pages that matter once support is confirmed.

A good controller guide answers support first and comfort second

The first job is to tell readers what is officially supported on PC without making them dig through vague marketing language. The second job is to help them understand what setup details still matter, such as connection method, basic layout expectations, and whether they may want to adjust defaults immediately after first boot.

That is why this exact-match guide should not live alone. It needs obvious paths into controller settings to check first, best PC settings at launch, and system requirements, because supported hardware is only part of the real setup experience.

For many players, the issue is not whether the controller works. It is whether the overall input feel is ready for a smooth first session.

Best next reads after checking controller support

• Use controller settings to check first if the pad is supported but the defaults feel bad
• Keep the release-week checklist open if controller setup is only one piece of your launch prep
• Read FAQ if you want the rest of the core official support answers in one place