Gamepad Interact Text Fix
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #137 of 181 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
About
Currently Valheim does not display the correct gamepad button binding when hovering over an interactable item.
This mod will allow you to fix this but you must specify the button name yourself as it will not be automatically detected in-game (or download one of the preconfigured packs)
Installation
You must have BenInEx installed.
Copy GamepadInteractTextFix.dll into Valheim\BepInEx\plugins\
Alternatively, if you downloaded one of the preconfigured packs then all you need to do is copy the plugins and config folders into Valheim\BepInEx\
In order to specify the text/button that you want to be displayed, navigate to Valheim\BepInEx\config and look for a file named projjm.gamepadInteractTextFix.cfg.
You may need to run the mod at least once for this file to show up.
Change the value of customInteractButton to your desired button name.
There is also a special set of strings that will convert to symbols if you need them:
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[]PS_X
[
]PS_SQUARE[]PS_TRIANGLE
[]PS_CIRCLE
[]DPAD_UP
[]DPAD_DOWN
[]DPAD_LEFT
[]DPAD_RIGHT
[]JOYSTICK_RIGHT
[]JOYSTICK_LEFT
If you encounter any bugs please let me know.
A small UI mod that lets you customize the button name shown in the interact hover-over text. Ideal for players using gamepads who want clearer prompts. With 17 endorsements and a 2021 update, it's a niche utility for those who want that specific tweak.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just a simple UI tweak.
- Perfect for gamepad players who find default button labels confusing.
- Tiny mod, easy to drop in and forget about.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 17 endorsements—small user base, so limited community feedback.
- Last updated in 2021—might not work with the latest game patches.
- No documentation on how to set the custom name—expect some trial and error.
For gamepad users who want to rename the interact prompt to match their muscle memory. If you're tired of seeing 'E' when you're using a controller, this is for you. Skip if you're on keyboard/mouse or don't care about hover text.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible—2021 mods may break with newer updates.
- Look for a config file or in-game settings to set the button name.
- Test in a low-stakes area to see the new text before relying on it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- projjm
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 200
- Endorsements
- 17
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 5/13/2021
- Updated
- 5/13/2021
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