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  1. Minecraft (Bedrock codebase)
  2. MCPE-178387

New d-pad touch control does not have option to choose the previous design, making gameplay difficult.

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    • Icon: Bug Bug
    • Resolution: Fixed
    • 1.21.0.21 Preview, 1.21.0
    • 1.20.70.22 Preview, 1.20.70.20 Preview, 1.20.70.21 Preview, 1.20.70, 1.20.71 Hotfix, 1.20.72 Hotfix, 1.20.73 Hotfix, 1.20.80
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      Steps to reproduce:

      1. Select Settings > Touch > Control Mode > D-Pad and tap to interact
      2. Look for an option to have classic d-pad controls

      Expected results:
      You can choose between classic or new d-pad touch controls.It should be optional not mandatory to use the new d-pad

      Observed results:
      There is no option to use classic d-pad.The new d-pad buttons do not work correctly because everything new brings problems and is uncomfortable for the player who is used to the old d-pad

      Info by Umija5895

      Impact on Gameplay

      • Many players have "muscle memory" and didn't even need to look at the screen because they knew where the controls were
      • Can no longer hold and drag over the various movement directions due to the gaps between the buttons
      • Can accidentally break blocks by touching gaps between buttons
      • In some cases, the controls are now difficult and uncomfortable to reach on tablets and phones

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