Hi,
I was wondering if there was an existing solution that could handle every controller possible or easy to use / build upon for Unreal.
One plugin that we used to advise/provide with Unity was Rewired and is there something alike that’s open-source?
Speaking as a publisher, we’d like that our dev partners wouldn’t have to implement their own solution every time.
Thanks,
closest to Rewired in UE is Enhanced Input + Raw Input plugin, but nothing covers every pad out of the box like Rewired did.
for publisher-wide use, the pattern is one Input Mapping Context per game with one Input Action per verb, then per-platform IMC overrides for glyphs/deadzone. SDL-based RawInput or the open WGameInput/SteamInput plugins help for obscure controllers.
official RawInput plugin ships with engine, enable it and read GenericUSBController if you need truly unknown devices.
if you’d also allow me to suggest this Advanced Enhanced Input Key Remapping / Binding / Profiles / Local & Cloud Save. | Fab
It’s interesting how finding the right tools and patterns can make such a difference in any field. Whether you’re wrestling with input systems or just looking for reliable platforms for entertainment, having clear, well-documented solutions matters. I’ve been spending some time at spin winera recently, and it’s a good reminder that when things are built with consistency and transparency in mind, the whole experience becomes smoother and more enjoyable.