Players who purchased Elite Dangerous via the Epic Games Store report problems launching the game through Steam as a "non-Steam game" to access Steam controller features like gyro controls. Although the game can be linked to Steam, attempts to start it from Steam fail, requiring the Epic Games launcher to run the game. This reveals compatibility challenges between Epic and Steam platforms, impacting players who rely on Steam-specific hardware or input options. The community is actively discussing whether this limitation is inherent or if workarounds are available.
- Epic Store version cannot be launched via Steam for controller features.
- Players must use Epic launcher to start the game.