DualSense haptic feedback does not work (multiple games tested)

[kome627]

Compatibility Report

• Name of the game with compatibility issues: Cyberpunk 2077
• Steam AppID of the game: 1091500

System Information

• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
• Video driver version: Mesa 25.3.4
• Kernel version: 6.18.9-200.fc43.x86_64
• Link to full system information report as Gist
• Proton version: Proton Experimental, GE-Proton 10-30

I confirm:

• that I haven't found an existing compatibility report for this game.
• that I have checked whether there are updates for my system available.

Symptoms

DualSense haptic feedback does not work in multiple games on Linux. Adaptive triggers work correctly when Steam Input is OFF, indicating the DualSense is properly recognized.

Cyberpunk 2077 (AppID: 1091500):

• Steam Input OFF: Adaptive triggers ✓, Haptic feedback ✗
• Steam Input ON: Adaptive triggers ✗ (becomes regular rumble), Haptic feedback ✗

Also reproduced in Monster Hunter Wilds (AppID: 2246340):

• Steam Input OFF/ON: Haptic feedback ✗

Test environment:

• Controller: DualSense (USB wired)
• Gamescope: Tested - no difference
• Desktop: COSMIC 1.0.0 and KDE Plasma - no difference

Reproduction

1. Connect DualSense controller via USB
2. Launch either Cyberpunk 2077 or Monster Hunter Wilds
3. Haptic feedback does not work in either Steam Input configuration
4. Adaptive triggers work only in Cyberpunk 2077 with Steam Input OFF

The issue appears to be a general DualSense haptic feedback implementation problem in Proton/Steam for Linux, not game-specific.

[kisak-valve]

Hello @kome627, this issue is already being tracked at #5900. Closing as a duplicate.