Hytale controller support explained

Hytale doesn't officially support controllers and won't do for some time, fortunately you can use Steam to play the game ...
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How To Play Hytale With A Controller

Hytale is only available on PC at the moment, but that doesn't mean you can't hook up a controller and start playing.

Open source Steam Controller-a-like is a beast with new screens and gyro controls: 'there's so much more I can add' says creator

OpenSplitDeck is shaping up to be a seriously impressive controller.

Valve warms up for the Steam Machine with a client update bristling with gamepad fixes and, oh, the betas UI is fancier now if you're into that

Pretty excited about this controller glyph thing, too.