Two-Player Joystick Support in Ashes 2009 (PC): Not Natively Supported

Ashes 2009 does not support two-player joystick gameplay natively. It's designed for keyboard/mouse only.

Unreliable Workarounds

• JoyToKey / similar: Map joystick to keyboard inputs. Complex, per-player configuration needed; likely unstable.
• Modding community: Check forums for unofficial patches (unlikely for this title).

For local co-op with controllers, seek games designed for it (modern indie/AAA titles with "Shared Screen" or "Local Co-op" tags).