[GH-ISSUE #1972] [Bug]: controller functions disables if swapping/clicking any app after launching game #1303

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opened 2026-03-03 19:05:39 +03:00 by kerem · 3 comments

kerem commented

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Originally created by @Mihoeyo5412 on GitHub (Sep 17, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1972

Describe the bug

the controller functions stop working right after i boot the game and connect controller but exit full screen and click another app, the second i click another app the controller no longer works, it registers as connected but it does not take any inputs issue seems to occur after i updated to newest macos tahoe version 26.0

Steps to reproduce

Example using wuthering waves/zenless zone zero

boot game -> connect controller -> make sure its receiving inputs after boot and connection -> enter fullscreen mode -> exit fullscreen mode -> click spotify and play track(happens most often when clicked) -> return back to game -> enter fullscreen

Expected behaviour

when the steps are reproduced the game should function normally but should be unable to take any controller input

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What version of PlayCover are you using?

3.1.0

What version of macOS are you using?

Other (please specify)

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Originally created by @Mihoeyo5412 on GitHub (Sep 17, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1972 ### Describe the bug the controller functions stop working right after i boot the game and connect controller but exit full screen and click another app, the second i click another app the controller no longer works, it registers as connected but it does not take any inputs issue seems to occur after i updated to newest macos tahoe version 26.0 ### Steps to reproduce Example using wuthering waves/zenless zone zero boot game -> connect controller -> make sure its receiving inputs after boot and connection -> enter fullscreen mode -> exit fullscreen mode -> click spotify and play track(happens most often when clicked) -> return back to game -> enter fullscreen ### Expected behaviour when the steps are reproduced the game should function normally but should be unable to take any controller input ### Crash log ```shell ``` ### What version of PlayCover are you using? 3.1.0 ### What version of macOS are you using? Other (please specify) ### Issue Language - [x] Yes my issue is written in English

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@tsupohwaran commented on GitHub (Oct 1, 2025):

temporary solution from Bilibili
command + H and re-click game icon in dock then the controller will be fine.

@tsupohwaran commented on GitHub (Oct 1, 2025): temporary solution from Bilibili command + H and re-click game icon in dock then the controller will be fine.

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@Catta1997 commented on GitHub (Oct 10, 2025):

its a macOS Tahoe things, idk if is something that can be fixed

@Catta1997 commented on GitHub (Oct 10, 2025): its a macOS Tahoe things, idk if is something that can be fixed

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@Catta1997 commented on GitHub (Jan 12, 2026):