Curse of Pirates button rebinding is handled through the in-game controls menu, but early versions encountered severe bugs where reassigning keys failed to register. Developer Funky Parrot addressed these issues in a post-launch hotfix on September 10, 2026, aimed at repairing button rebinding and gamepad responsiveness across the user interface.

Official Hotfix for UI and Button Rebinding

Following the game's 1.0 launch on September 7, 2026, players reported that modifying key configurations either failed to save or locked up menu navigation entirely. The development team deployed a dedicated patch to address input conflicts.

The September 10, 2026 hotfix included the following official changes:

  • Fixed an issue with gamepad input in the UI.
  • Fixed an issue with button rebinding in the UI.

The update specifically targeted bugs where the settings menu prevented players from clearing, changing, or saving custom button assignments.

Known Control and Rebinding Issues Reported by Players

Community feedback on the Steam forums highlighted several specific input problems across both the demo and launch builds:

  • Unresponsive Key Assignment: Players using mouse and keyboard reported prompts asking to press gamepad buttons (such as "Y" or "A") to interact with objects. Attempting to open the controls menu to reassign these keys or clear existing bindings either failed to accept new inputs or left the game unresponsive.
  • Menu Navigation Conflicts: In menus such as the achievement unlock screen, default tab switching was mapped to A and D, while cursor movement was mapped to WASD. This caused the interface to switch tabs whenever a player attempted to move the cursor left with the A key.
  • Mouse Click Behavior: Players noted that hovering or clicking over certain unlockable perks instantly purchased them instead of displaying an explanatory description first.
  • Post-Run Freezes: Some controller users noted that while the controller became usable following updates, end-of-run screens (showing loot and quests) occasionally became unresponsive to inputs, requiring an Alt+F4 restart.

Troubleshooting Controls and Rebinding on PC

If you encounter issues mapping keys or navigating menus in Curse of Pirates, use the following methods based on official support details and community workarounds:

  • Verify Game Version: Ensure your game client has downloaded all updates released on or after September 10, 2026, which contains the dedicated UI rebinding fix.
  • Use Arrow Keys for Menu Inspection: In upgrade and unlock screens where mouse clicks trigger instant purchases or WASD conflicts with tab switching, use the keyboard arrow keys to navigate between items without accidentally buying them.
  • Steam Input Configuration: Curse of Pirates features native controller support on Windows, including DualShock and DualSense compatibility. If the in-game rebinding interface does not register a specific button or third-party gamepad correctly, open the game's properties in the Steam desktop client and use Steam Input to remap buttons externally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Curse of Pirates have controller support?

Yes. Official Steam platform data confirms Curse of Pirates features full controller support, including designated support for DualShock and DualSense controllers on Windows.

Can you rebind both keyboard and gamepad controls?

An in-game controls menu is provided for adjusting your setup. While earlier builds prevented players from modifying keybinds or clearing inputs, the September 10 hotfix specifically addressed UI button rebinding errors.