# UE4 : GetPlayerState() doesn't work in PlayerController code (template version is called)

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**Category:** C++\
**Tags:** unreal-engine, UE4, CPP, question\
**Created:** [March 23, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue4-getplayerstate-doesnt-work-in-playercontroller-code-template-version-is-called/509192 "2022-03-23T15:13:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 18, 2022, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue4-getplayerstate-doesnt-work-in-playercontroller-code-template-version-is-called/509192/2 "2022-08-18T07:26:52Z")

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Just use #include “GameFramework/PlayerState.h”  
And than GetPlayerState() will work normal.

Correct include is important. I was in same situation.  
P.S.: Sorry for my English. I hope than can help you

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