Wondering how to fix the Apex Legends Wired Controller Disconnected Bug? There are some troubleshooting tips you can follow to resolve the issue.
Using a wired controller but Apex Legends is showing it as disconnected? There are quite a few players facing this problem and it’s occurring after updating the game to the latest patch. This is a frustrating bug because it renders the game totally unplayable. Is there a fix for this Apex Legends ‘controller disconnected’ bug?
As soon as the next-gen upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S was released, Apex Legends players began to encounter this controller issue. Here’s what players from the community are suggesting to fix Controller Disconnected bug in Apex Legends:
The Google Public DNS IP addresses (IPv4) are:
The Google Public DNS IPv6 addresses are:
You can use them as your primary or secondary DNS server.
To change the DNS server settings on Windows 10:
As you can see, the steps are technical so we urge you to only do this if you are aware of its effects. Here’s the official document by Google with more details and it’s a must-read.
Another suggestion from Reddit users and this EA forum thread is to delete Saved Data. It’s a risky thing to do because there is a chance (a worst-case scenario) that your saved data won’t restore. Here are the steps if you’d like to go ahead with it:
If it’s a bug that has appeared due to some corrupted files, a fresh start would be to uninstall and reinstall Apex Legends. This has worked for some, while it hasn’t for others. But if your internet connection is fast enough, go ahead and re-download the game.
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