Yes. Bodycam supports controllers on PC: its Steam page lists full controller support, DualSense controller support and the Steam Input API, and Reissad Studio added gamepad support to the game’s settings in the v0.8 update on September 2, 2026. The studio’s own note says gamepad support “is playable but still rough around the edges, and you may encounter issues,” and no patch since has said it is finished.
Below is what the Steam page and Reissad’s notes say, how to set up and rebind a controller, the separate radio controller support for drones that came with v0.9, and whether a controller or a mouse is the better choice.
Bodycam Controller Support at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Controller support | Yes, listed on Steam as full controller support |
| PlayStation DualSense | Listed on Steam |
| Xbox controllers | Yes: Reissad’s v0.8 note names standard Xbox and PlayStation controllers |
| Steam Input | Supported, per the Steam page |
| Gamepad settings | Added in v0.8, with aim sensitivity and hold or toggle options |
| Reissad’s own verdict | “Playable but still rough around the edges” |
| FPV radio controllers and joysticks | For drones, since v0.9 |
| Consoles | No console version exists |
What Reissad Has Said About Gamepads
Controller support arrived in steps:
- November 2025, v0.7.0: Reissad’s notes added “partial controller support for all menus.”
- September 2, 2026, v0.8: the Locked and Loaded notes overhauled settings and controls “including keyboard and mouse, gamepad, audio, video, graphics, and key rebinding,” added aim sensitivity settings, and added hold and toggle options on several actions. The developer note is the line quoted above: “playable but still rough around the edges.”
- September 2026, patches #1 and #4: keybinding fixes. Patch #1 added the ability to clear keybinds and fixed tablet inputs being consumed by gameplay controls. Patch #4 reworked conflict handling and “cleared outdated saved keybinding data,” warning that “some modified keys may need to be rebound.”
- November 13, 2026, v0.9: native FPV radio controller and joystick support for drones, covered below.
One more v0.8 option is worth knowing: menus live on an in-game tablet, and Reissad says “you can switch the UI to full-screen mode in the settings at any time,” which is easier to read from a distance.
How to Set Up a Controller for Bodycam
- Connect the controller by USB or Bluetooth before you launch the game.
- Check Steam Input. In your Steam library, right-click Bodycam, open Properties, then Controller, where you can leave Steam’s default setting or turn Steam Input on or off for Bodycam. If the game does not respond to your controller, switching this setting is the first thing to try.
- Open the game’s settings and find the gamepad options. Set aim sensitivity there, and switch actions between hold and toggle where the option exists.
- Rebind what you need. Reissad has not published a default controller layout, so check the bindings in the settings and change any that feel wrong. Since patch #1, you can also clear a binding.
- Rebind after old setups break. If a layout you made before mid-September 2026 stopped working, patch #4 cleared old saved keybinding data, so set it again.
- Test it on the firing range in the Lobby, where you cannot be hurt.
Drones, Radio Controllers and Joysticks
Bodycam’s FPV drones have their own controller story. When drones arrived in v0.8, Reissad’s note said they “cannot use dedicated radio controllers in this update” and “can currently be controlled with standard Xbox and PlayStation controllers,” with radio controller support in development alongside the flight simulator TRYP FPV.
That support shipped in the v0.9 release notes: “FPV radio controller and joystick support, developed with TRYP FPV.” Reissad’s advice is simple: “If you have a radio controller, plug it in and give it a go. This is a first version that we’ll keep improving.” The new drone and RC car room in the Lobby has a drone race to try it on.
Controller or Mouse and Keyboard?
This is our take, based on what Reissad has said. For competitive PvP, a mouse is the safer choice for now: the studio itself calls gamepad support rough, and Bodycam has no crosshair, so precise aim does the work. Reissad’s notes never mention aim assist.
For Zombies, a controller costs less. Since v0.9, sprinters die to one shot from any weapon, and hip-fire spread is lower on every weapon, so close-range fights forgive a little imprecision. Our guide on how to play Zombies solo covers the mode, and our guide to what kick, equip speed and ADS speed mean explains the weapon stats that matter more on a stick, such as ADS speed.
Controller Support Does Not Mean a Console Version
Bodycam is still PC only, on Steam for Windows, and no PS5 or Xbox version has been announced. Our guide to whether Bodycam is coming to PS5 or Xbox covers what Reissad has said. If your frame rate drops on a big-screen setup, our best settings guide helps, and our guide on how to play Bodycam with friends covers grouping up. Every guide is on our Bodycam hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bodycam have controller support? Yes. Steam lists full controller support, and Reissad added gamepad settings in v0.8, though it calls the support “playable but still rough around the edges.”
Can you use a PS5 controller on Bodycam? Yes. Steam lists DualSense controller support, and Reissad’s v0.8 note names standard PlayStation controllers.
Can you use an Xbox controller on Bodycam? Yes. Reissad’s v0.8 note names standard Xbox controllers.
What is the Bodycam controller layout? Reissad has not published a default layout. Check and change the bindings in the game’s settings.
Why is my controller not working in Bodycam? Try switching Steam Input on or off in Bodycam’s Steam properties, then check the in-game bindings. Patch #4 cleared old saved keybinding data, so older layouts may need to be set again.
Can you fly the Bodycam drone with a radio controller? Yes, since v0.9. Reissad added FPV radio controller and joystick support with TRYP FPV.