Why a rested controller can affect movement
The developer’s 1.0.5 notes describe a fix for a player running forward on their own and keyboard or mouse input being ignored while a controller, joystick, wheel or pedals rested off-centre. Update to 1.0.5 or later before relying on an older workaround.
Other causes are possible; the patch note does not mean every case of unexpected movement comes from an attached controller.
Narrow down the active input
Check whether a controller or other input device is connected and whether its controls are at rest. If the problem remains on an updated version, compare behavior with that device disconnected, then record which device and input method reproduce it.
- Check the game version and note which input devices are connected.
- With the devices at rest, observe whether movement or keyboard and mouse input is affected.
- If the issue remains, test with the extra device disconnected and record the result.
- Report repeatable behavior with the game version and device details.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my character run forward without input?
Patch 1.0.5 reports fixing one cause involving an off-centre controller, joystick, wheel or pedals. If it persists, check your version and compare behavior with extra devices disconnected.
Where included, static game values come from build f87fd7e5. Selected values were compared with the newer 0121bf5e package, but neither build has been independently mapped to a Steam patch number. Official patch claims cite the developer; community reports are observations, not verified fixes. The guidance has not been tested in-game.