MidnightControls is a client-side mod for Minecraft Java Edition that adds full gamepad and touchscreen control support. It runs on Fabric, NeoForge, and Quilt across Minecraft 1.18 through 1.21, handling movement, camera, inventory navigation, and menu interactions without requiring additional software or middleware.
What MidnightControls Adds
The mod maps analog stick input to walking, turning, and camera rotation, then assigns face buttons and triggers to attack, use, jump, sneak, sprint, and inventory slots. A dedicated settings screen lets you adjust dead zones, stick sensitivity, and individual button assignments directly from the options menu.
- Analog stick control for movement and camera rotation
- Full button mapping for attack, use, jump, sneak, and sprint
- Dead zone and stick sensitivity sliders
- Touchscreen input for tap and swipe
- In-game keybind screen for live button reassignment
- Ring binding for radial item selection
How to Install MidnightControls
MidnightControls is client-only and does not need to be installed on servers. No additional library mods are required.
- 1.Install Fabric, NeoForge, or Quilt for your Minecraft version.
- 2.Download the MidnightControls jar for your loader from the Modrinth project page.
- 3.Place the jar in your .minecraft/mods folder.
- 4.Connect your gamepad before launching Minecraft.
- 5.Open Options, then MidnightControls to configure dead zones, button mapping, and stick sensitivity.
Loaders and Version Support
- Loaders: Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt
- Minecraft versions: 1.18.2 through 1.21.11
- Side: client-only (no server installation required)
- No required dependency mods
MidnightControls in Action
MidnightControls controller setup and gameplay showcase
Questions about this entry.
How do I install MidnightControls?
Download the jar from Modrinth for your loader (Fabric, NeoForge, or Quilt) and place it in your .minecraft/mods folder. No library mods are required. Connect your gamepad before launching Minecraft, then visit Options > MidnightControls to configure button assignments and sensitivity.
Does MidnightControls work on multiplayer servers?
Yes. MidnightControls is client-only and does not need to be installed on the server. You can connect to any vanilla or modded server using a controller, as long as your client has the mod installed.
Does MidnightControls support NeoForge?
Yes. MidnightControls ships separate jars for Fabric, NeoForge, and Quilt. Download the version matching your loader from the Modrinth releases page.
Does MidnightControls work with Steam Deck?
MidnightControls works with any XInput-compatible gamepad, including the Steam Deck's built-in controls. Install Minecraft Java Edition and the MidnightControls Fabric or NeoForge jar, then adjust dead zones and stick sensitivity in the mod settings.
Which Minecraft versions does MidnightControls support?
MidnightControls supports Minecraft Java Edition from 1.18 through 1.21.11. Check the Modrinth releases page to confirm a jar is available for your specific version.
