Moonlight Peaks Controller Support
Per-platform controller support backed by official store pages — Steam appdetails API, Nintendo eShop, and the official site. No invented button maps pre-launch.
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Fast Answer
Steam lists Full Controller Support for Moonlight Peaks — the appdetails API returns controller_support = "full" with Xbox and PlayStation (DualShock) controller tags. Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 use native Joy-Con / Pro Controller input. The developers recommend playing with a controller. Rebinding tables and Steam Input profiles will be added after launch.
Post-launch controller & input fixes
Per-platform highlights from Marvelous USA patch notes — retail builds as of 2026-07-29 (Steam) · 2026-07-29 (Switch / Switch 2) · 2026-07-30 (Google Play).
| Platform | Build | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Steam / PC | 1.1.45 | Patch 1.1.41: Steam Deck controller no longer falls back to keyboard/mouse (P-141-B20); controller-mode hover UI (P-141-B21); multiple actions can share the same key (P-141-B22). |
| Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 | 1.1.46 | Patch 1.1.46: L+R shoulder buttons work again (P-146-01). |
| Google Play Games | 1.1.47 | Patch 1.1.47: marshmallow date roast input and cloud save when the app loses focus (P-147-01 · P-147-02). |
Per-platform controller support
Each row links to an official store or publisher page. As of 2026-07-05.
| Platform | Status | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam (Windows / macOS) | Full Controller Support | Steam appdetails API returns controller_support = "full"; the store page shows the "Full controller support" badge, "Gamepad Recommended", and Xbox / PlayStation (DualShock) controller tags. | https://store.steampowered.com/api/appdetails?appids=2209900 (cross-checked against https://store.steampowered.com/app/2209900/Moonlight_Peaks/) |
| Nintendo Switch | Native (Joy-Con / Pro Controller) | Switch software is natively playable with Joy-Con and Pro Controller across TV, Tabletop, and Handheld modes; the eShop expresses this via Supported Play Modes rather than a Steam-style badge. | https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/moonlight-peaks-switch/ |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Native (Joy-Con / Pro Controller) | Switch 2 Edition runs at higher resolution with improved frame rates; controller input is native Joy-Con / Pro Controller as on all Switch software. | https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/moonlight-peaks-nintendo-switch-2-edition-switch-2/ |
| Google Play (Android) | TBD pre-launch | Google Play is a confirmed launch platform per the official site; no controller detail is listed pre-launch. | https://www.moonlightpeaks.com/ |
| PlayStation / Xbox | Not available | Moonlight Peaks is not on PlayStation or Xbox — the official site lists only Steam, Switch, Switch 2, and Google Play. The Steam page's Xbox / PlayStation controller tags refer to PC input, not console editions. | https://www.moonlightpeaks.com/ |
Steam feature tags
- Full Controller Support (appdetails API
controller_support = "full") - Gamepad Recommended
- Xbox Controllers
- PlayStation Controllers (DualShock)
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Family Sharing
Keyboard & mouse (PC)
Steam supports keyboard and mouse alongside full controller support. Patch 1.1.41 fixed several PC input issues — Steam Deck controller fallback (P-141-B20), hidden-cursor hover UI in controller mode (P-141-B21), and binding multiple actions to the same key (P-141-B22). Community demo threads may still describe older friction — check your build version on /events.
References · Steam appdetails API · Steam store · Nintendo eShop (Switch) · Nintendo eShop (Switch 2) · Official site
Controller FAQ
Are keyboard and mouse controls good on PC?
Steam lists Full Controller Support — the developers recommend a controller. Community threads report some demo binding friction; see demo known issues for honest routing. Demo known issues
Is full controller support planned?
Steam already lists Full Controller Support with Xbox and PlayStation controllers — no longer partial. Release date
Does Switch use the same layout?
Switch and Switch 2 use native Nintendo controls (Joy-Con / Pro Controller). Patch 1.1.46 fixed L+R shoulder buttons (P-146-01) — update to the latest eShop build if shoulders feel unresponsive. Nintendo Switch
Steam Deck compatibility?
Steam Deck compatibility is tracked on the Steam Deck page — see there for the latest Verified / Playable status. Steam Deck page