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steam input won't let me make changes while a game is running

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ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#13249 · opened 2026-05-23 by M-Hawks · updated 2026-05-23 · 0 comments · github
MM-Hawks 2026-05-23 github

Your system information

  • Steam client version: 1779486452
  • SteamOS version: 3.7.25
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: No
  • Opted into SteamOS beta?: No
  • Have you checked for updates in Settings > System?: Yes

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

I can't apply controller layout changes for the steam controller while a game is running. I'll open the steam menu and then controller settings then navigate through steam input to make a change. It appears as though I can make the change but when I hit a to finalize a change nothing happens. The layout stays the same as it was before. This only happens when I try to do it in game. If I make an edit while the game is closed, it works correctly

Describe what you expected should happen and what did happen.

I should be able to edit steam inputs while the game is running. Instead the changes never apply

Steps for reproducing this issue:

  1. Launch game (samroost 3)
  2. Open steam input
  3. Edit layout for new steam controller
  4. Attempt to apply change
  5. Fails

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