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If your controller is not working in MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, first check whether your platform recognizes it. On Steam for PC, try turning off Steam Input for the game; this is a player-reported workaround, not an official fix. Console-specific controller steps are not established by the available official information, so use your console’s basic device checks rather than Steam settings.

Check whether your platform detects the controller

Before changing game settings, confirm the controller is connected and recognized by your operating system and Steam. The Steam store listing describes MARVEL Cosmic Invasion as having full controller support and names Xbox and PlayStation controller families, but that does not guarantee every controller model or connection setup will work in every configuration. Source

If Steam itself does not detect the gamepad, troubleshoot the controller connection in your operating system or Steam first. The available game-specific instructions do not provide a complete operating-system diagnostic sequence.

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Try these player-reported fixes on Steam for PC

The following suggestions come from a Steam Community discussion about two-player mode, not from an official Dotemu troubleshooting guide. They may help with a Steam setup, but are not verified console fixes. Steam Community discussion

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Disable Steam Input for the game

  1. In Steam, open the game’s properties and find its controller settings.
  2. Disable Steam Input for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, then launch the game and test the controller.

The discussion’s commenter recommends this setting change for a connected controller. If Steam Input was already disabled, or the change makes no difference, restore your preferred setting and continue with the other checks.

Start with the keyboard if controller input disrupts startup

For a keyboard-first start, the commenter advises not pressing controller buttons during startup. Navigate to Options and use customize controllers to rebind keyboard controls. The commenter says controller players can then join from the mission character-selection screen. This is community advice for a particular multiplayer situation, not an official general startup procedure.

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Configure some controllers in Steam

The discussion also reports that some inexpensive controllers may need to be configured in Steam before they work. This is anecdotal; it does not establish a compatibility list or identify specific models. Check Steam’s controller settings if the device is detected but does not respond in the game.

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If you are playing on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch

The available official material does not verify platform-specific controller troubleshooting steps for console editions. Do not apply Steam Input instructions to a console. Check that the controller is paired or connected to the console and that the console recognizes it, then consult the relevant platform’s support guidance or contact Dotemu if the problem appears specific to the game.

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Contact Dotemu if the problem persists

Before contacting support, note the controller model, how it is connected, your operating system, whether Steam detects it, and whether Steam Input is enabled. Steam’s support listing identifies Dotemu as the publisher and provides support@dotemu.com for support. Steam support listing

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