Hey everyone, I’ve been playing Helldivers 2 a lot lately, and I’ve noticed something strange with my joystick. Occasionally, it feels like it’s getting stuck in the up position, almost like it’s catching on something magnetic. It releases if I push it in another direction, which is helpful while I’m running and using the D-pad to call in stratagems. I couldn’t find any info about this online, so I figured I’d see if anyone else has experienced this issue or has any suggestions.
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A few folks have mentioned similar problems recently, and it could be a software bug from the latest update. Keep an eye out for any patches or fixes!
It sounds a lot like classic stick drift, which happens when the contacts start to wear out. You might want to try recalibrating your stick; there are guides online. I ended up having to replace my left stick because it got too worn down.
Have you checked the deadzone settings for your joystick calibration? Sometimes adjusting those can help with issues like this.
Yeah, I looked into that, but it seems like it’s more than just a calibration issue. The casing around my left stick is actually wearing down from all the gameplay—I might have to swap it out soon.