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Game input controller assignments not stable between reboots

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State

Awaiting internal testing
Issue key
AREXP-486
Access
Public
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Arma Reforger
Project
Experimental Feedback
Creator
onno
Created
Sep 28, 2026
Views
57
Experimental Version
1.9.0.10
Mission
—
Is it modded?
no
Description

After I start the game after powering up the computer, I often have to reassign the game input controller (e.g. joystick, wheel) assignments, as they will not work any longer.

Test preconditions:

Relevant assignments have been made in Settings - Joystick tabs

Test scenario 1:

  1. Shut down computer to full power off state.

  2. Power up computer and boot into OS.

  3. Start Arma Reforger Experimental.

  4. Add ground vehicle and helicopter in sample scenario (game master).

  5. Enter ground vehicle and try to start the engine or use other relevant binding for ground vehicle -> Test result TR1.

  6. Leave ground vehicle and enter helicopter and try to start the engine or use other relevant binding for helicopter -> Test result TR2.

    1. In case TR1 and/or TR2 result in no operation or incorrect operation, change assignments to relevant buttons on controller(s).

  7. Power down PC to state which fully de-energizes the machine.

  8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for at least 5 cycles to collect relevant statistical data

Current result: TR1 and TR2 do not adhere to previous bindings of assigned hardware inputs operate relevant controls as assigned in over 75% of test runs.

Expected result: TR1 and TR2 will adhere to previous bindings of assigned hardware inputs operate relevant controls as assigned.

Relevant hardware:

  • Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS with F/A-18 grip

  • Thrustmaster Warthog Throttle

  • Logitech G920 wheel and pedals

  • Custom made rudder pedals (based on FreeJoy)

OS/Software:

  • OpenSUSE Tumbleweed with kernel Linux 7.2.6-1-default

  • Proton Experimental

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    13 days ago
  • onno
    created issue13 days ago
  • onno(edited)
    13 days ago
    onno(edited)
    13 days ago

    For the record, this problem is much, much rarer, if not exceedingly rare in other games on linux when using proton, usually only occurring when the USB are plugged into the hubs in a different order. I think it is probably due to how the game reads USB identifiers of said controllers.

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State

Awaiting internal testing
Issue key
AREXP-486
Access
Public
Space
Arma Reforger
Project
Experimental Feedback
Creator
onno
Created
Sep 28, 2026
Views
57