Description of problem: libwacom-1.4-1.fc33 breaks Fedora gaming functionality (stop working gamepads and in some games even mouse) Last good working version libwacom-1.3-1.fc33 With libwacom-1.3-1.fc33 steam sees gamepads it easy can be checked without games launching, it enough to sure that on steam starting you see in terminal follow output: Installing breakpad exception handler for appid(steam)/version(1591251555) Local Device Found type: 045e 02e3 path: sdl://0 serial_number: - 0 Manufacturer: Product: XInput Controller Release: 203 Interface: -1 !! Steam controller device opened for index 0. Steam Controller reserving XInput slot 0 Disconnecting zombie controller 0 CAppInfoCacheReadFromDiskThread took 1716 milliseconds to initialize Scheduled disconnect of controller 0 Local Device Found type: 045e 02e3 path: sdl://0 serial_number: - 0 Manufacturer: Product: XInput Controller Release: 203 Interface: -1 !! Steam controller device opened for index 0. Steam Controller reserving XInput slot 0 With libwacom-1.4-1.fc33 this output is absent and in some triple A games like "DOOM Eternal" also not working mouse. The workaround is only in downgrading libwacom to 1.3-1.fc33 version for it: 1) download it from koji: $ koji download-build libwacom-1.3-1.fc33 --arch=noarch $ koji download-build libwacom-1.3-1.fc33 --arch=x86_64 2) Downgrade libwacom with dnf functionality: # dnf downgrade libwacom --refresh 3) And restart computer 4) Enjoy
Proposed as a Blocker and Freeze Exception for 33-beta by Fedora user mikhail using the blocker tracking app because: Many users select Fedora for great gaming experience and I don't want that they are disappointed in the release of F33 and go to another distribution.
Upstream bug: https://github.com/linuxwacom/libwacom/issues/271
Fixed with libwacom-1.4.1-1.fc33
FEDORA-2020-cddef1409a has been submitted as an update to Fedora 32. https://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2020-cddef1409a
FEDORA-2020-cddef1409a has been pushed to the Fedora 32 testing repository. In short time you'll be able to install the update with the following command: `sudo dnf upgrade --enablerepo=updates-testing --advisory=FEDORA-2020-cddef1409a` You can provide feedback for this update here: https://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2020-cddef1409a See also https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/QA:Updates_Testing for more information on how to test updates.
FEDORA-2020-cddef1409a has been pushed to the Fedora 32 stable repository. If problem still persists, please make note of it in this bug report.
The recent Bug 1851682 in libwacom-1.4-1.fc33 has significantly impacted Fedora gaming, causing gamepads to cease functioning and, in some cases, even rendering the mouse ineffective. This issue is particularly disruptive for gamers, hindering their overall experience. For those seeking an alternative gaming escape, consider exploring https://casinosanalyzer.com/casino-bonuses/slots.lv website for Slots lv free spins code and for an exciting gaming experience with free spins information.