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Hey everyone,

I wrote an email to EHG on a somewhat controversial topic.

I would like to see WASD movement support.

Now before you roast me, I researched previous Reddit posts about the topic and it seems to strike a nerve with a majority of players here. So I am prepared for the hate.

I still feel it would be a great and welcoming include.

Read the email below.

Fingers crossed!

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“Hey EHG,

I hope this email finds you well!

I've been eagerly enjoying your game, but as someone dealing with severe carpal tunnel syndrome, using traditional controls has become challenging.

I am currently loving your game using the controller and it's been a wonderful experience.

But!

I'd be incredibly grateful if you could consider adding WASD movements to enhance accessibility. It would mean a lot to me and others facing similar challenges. Thanks for creating such an amazing experience!

I saw how many redditors grilled others for asking for the same feature so I thought I would contact you guys directly.

I appreciate your time.”

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11 months ago - /u/ekimarcher - Direct link

We are unable to consider this as a potential 1.0 launch feature due to the required scope.

11 months ago - /u/moxjet200 - Direct link

Originally posted by the_omegarose

WASD support would be awesome to add but I don't think everyone asking for it fully grasps the scope of what you're asking them to do. WASD isn't just something you "add" to a game that wasn't built with it in mind. It requires a substantial rework of a lot of game animations as well as a ton of rebalancing for skills. That'll take so much work that they might as well make Last Epoch 2. There's a reason why GGG isn't just gonna retofit WASD into POE 1.

When we announce LE2 you guys will know what the catalyst was 😄