unity-input

Action-based input in Unity's new Input System separates input purpose from device controls using input action assets and the PlayerInput component, allowing you to define actions and bind them to various devices like gamepads, keyboards, and mice.

Yes, Unity's Input System supports cross-platform control schemes, letting you define separate bindings for gamepads, keyboards, mice, and XR controllers within a single input action asset for flexible device handling.

Runtime rebinding in Unity allows players to reconfigure controls dynamically by modifying action bindings through the Input System's API, enabling flexible control schemes without hardcoding device inputs.

The best way to handle XR controller input in Unity is using the new Input System's action-based workflow, which natively supports XR devices alongside gamepads and keyboards through unified input action assets.

Unity's new Input System replaces the legacy input manager by introducing action-based input handling, cross-platform control schemes, and runtime rebinding, addressing common anti-patterns for robust game development.

The PlayerInput component abstracts device polling by routing input through defined actions and control schemes, preventing anti-patterns and ensuring robust input handling across keyboards, gamepads, and XR controllers.