Valve, the company behind Steam, has recently announced significant enhancements to its controller support system.
Starting this October, players can expect seamless integration of PlayStation's DualShock and DualSense controllers, complete with explicit listings on store and library pages, Eurogamer.net reports.
PlayStation Controllers Gain Steam
In recent years, the popularity of PlayStation controllers among PC gamers has surged, with approximately 27 percent of Steam users opting for the familiar feel of a DualShock or DualSense device during their gaming sessions, Valve highlights in a recent developer-focused blog.
This staggering statistic, up from 11 percent in 2018, has prompted Valve to extend a warm welcome to PlayStation enthusiasts.
What's Coming?
Behind the scenes, developers are now participating in a questionnaire designed to assess a game's compatibility with DualShock and DualSense controllers.
Based on their responses, games will receive a compatibility rating, a feature displayed prominently on store pages, offering crystal-clear guidance to players.
Valve's announcement blog explains, "Once game developers have had a chance to review the new controller-support questionnaire and enter updated controller support, we'll start showing players this new information."
This developer-player partnership aims to streamline the gaming experience for all involved.
Simplified Search and Enhanced Discoverability
Starting this October, Steam's user interface will undergo a transformation to make your controller-driven gaming experience more enjoyable.
Icons and messages will provide instant visual cues when a game supports DualShock and DualSense controllers and to what extent.
Perhaps even more exciting is the improved search functionality. Players can easily filter and find games with PlayStation controller support, ensuring your gaming library is tailored to your preferred input method.
Whether you are browsing for new titles or revisiting old favorites, you will have no trouble identifying which games require a controller for play.
Unlocking Unique PlayStation Features
For PlayStation fans, this integration opens the door to a world of possibilities.
As PCWorld notes, PlayStation controllers boast distinctive features, such as a central touchpad and haptic feedback capabilities of the PS5's DualSense.
With this, developers have every reason to explore these unique features and harness them to enhance gameplay. While it is not guaranteed that all developers will make the most of these features, players can customize their layouts using Steam's extensive controller customization settings.
Valve's Vision for the Future
While Valve has not shared a specific release date for these changes, they assure us that the next update is coming "soon."
Integrating DualShock and DualSense controllers on Steam represents a significant step toward inclusivity and convenience, ensuring that gamers can play how they want to.
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