Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this Unreal Engine 5 tutorial, we explore a **Joystick / HOTAS plugin** that allows you to connect real flight controls directly to Unreal.
We install the plugin, configure joystick input, and adapt the **UE4 Spaceship Template** so it can be fully controlled using a physical joystick.
This is perfect for flight games, space simulators, mech games, or simulation projects where traditional keyboard input doesn’t provide the right experience.
🧠 **What We Cover:**
✅ Installing the joystick plugin in Unreal Engine
✅ Connecting joystick / HOTAS hardware
✅ Reading input from external controllers
✅ Adapting the spaceship template for joystick controls
✅ Mapping pitch, roll, yaw, and throttle
✅ Testing the flight system in-game
By the end of the video, you'll have a working **joystick-driven spaceship controller** running inside Unreal Engine.
This workflow can be expanded for:
• Flight simulators
• Space combat games
• Vehicle simulations
• Custom controller setups
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In this Unreal Engine 5 tutorial, we explore a **Joystick / HOTAS plugin** that allows you to connect real flight controls directly to Unreal.
We install the plugin, configure joystick input, and adapt the **UE4 Spaceship Template** so it can be fully controlled using a physical joystick.
This is perfect for flight games, space simulators, mech games, or simulation projects where traditional keyboard input doesn’t provide the right experience.
🧠 **What We Cover:**
✅ Installing the joystick plugin in Unreal Engine
✅ Connecting joystick / HOTAS hardware
✅ Reading input from external controllers
✅ Adapting the spaceship template for joystick controls
✅ Mapping pitch, roll, yaw, and throttle
✅ Testing the flight system in-game
By the end of the video, you'll have a working **joystick-driven spaceship controller** running inside Unreal Engine.
This workflow can be expanded for:
• Flight simulators
• Space combat games
• Vehicle simulations
• Custom controller setups
🤗 Connect With Me:
👉 d3kryptionstudios.com
🔷 More Unreal Engine Tutorials:
👉 youtu.be/9620bBlTEUA
👉 youtu.be/uFigrHBluLg
🔷 Want More Game Dev Tips? Join the community!
👉 Discord: discord.com/invite/AybHAuZDRr
👉 Twitter: https://x.com/D3kryption
👉 Instagram: instagram.com/d3kryption
👉 Patreon: patreon.com/d3kryption
🙌 Enjoyed the tutorial?
👍 Like the video
💬 Comment what controller you'd use
🔔 Subscribe for more Unreal Engine tutorials!
#UnrealEngine5 #UE5Tutorial #FlightControls #GameDev #Joystick #HOTAS #FlightSim #IndieDev #UnrealEngineTutorial #D3kryption
