TWW on PS4: Can't use focus

[(PSN)supersocc11]

Ever since the update went live on PS4 i havent been able to activate focus...Is there a reason for this or is it a bug?

[(PSN)PopThosePringles]

I'm rather confused with the control changes.  I've completed the quest (with issues, so had to use default controls just to finish it), and then reverted back to my original controls that can be seen in the screen shot below.

Before the update, tapping the touch pad would activate my focus power, and tapping it again would end it.  My right d-pad button when held is for activating the current selected ability (useful when using frames such as Ivara and her different arrows, as I can cycle through them with swiping the touch pad or pressing the right d-pad, and then activate it by holding that d-pad button).

Now, pressing the touch pad does nothing.  Holding it activates my last selected ability.  I've reset to default and reconfigured, but still the same outcome.

 

Edit:  I changed to the "New Controller" config and reconfigured the controls to how there are in the picture above, and all is back to normal pretty much.  Just need to hold touch pad to use focus power.

So basically to sum it up for me, "Classic Controller" config is broken.  Makes no difference since I can configure the other preset.

Edited December 10, 2016 by (PS4)PopThosePringles

[(PSN)Ozymandias-13-]

Just now, (PS4)supersocc11 said:

Ever since the update went live on PS4 i havent been able to activate focus...Is there a reason for this or is it a bug?

I believe there is a big change to Operators after you complete TWW quest. That might be why. Complete the quest then try. 

I'll be in the same boat later today myself.

[Miser_able]

You have to hold which ever button activates focus, at least that's how it was on pc, the reason is explained in the quest.

[(PSN)supersocc11]

26 minutes ago, shadowfire380 said:

You have to hold which ever button activates focus, at least that's how it was on pc, the reason is explained in the quest.

So basically your focus abilities are frozen until you complete TWW??  ugh

[Tsukinoki]

Just now, (PS4)supersocc11 said:

So basically your focus abilities are frozen until you complete TWW??  ugh

You can still use the abilities.

What changed is that you no longer just tap your focus button to use them.  You have to hold the focus button for a second or two to trigger the focus ability.

The reason for why it was switched from tapping to holding is explained in the quest.

[(PSN)ThaHype1zReel]

All abilities have been remapped to the D-pad on my (PS4) controller, as some 'Frames require 'holding' a button in order to activate abilities (Inaros, Ivara, Vauban, etc.).  If all of my 'holdable' buttons are designated for Warframe abilities, what button would I be able to "hold" for Focus?

[(PSN)supersocc11]

6 minutes ago, (PS4)ThaHype1zReel said:

All abilities have been remapped to the D-pad on my (PS4) controller, as some 'Frames require 'holding' a button in order to activate abilities (Inaros, Ivara, Vauban, etc.).  If all of my 'holdable' buttons are designated for Warframe abilities, what button would I be able to "hold" for Focus?

great question

 

[(XBOX)x Varda x]

I'm on my PS4 account and holding R1 then press L1 activates the operator as normal

[(PSN)supersocc11]

33 minutes ago, Tsukinoki said:

You can still use the abilities.

What changed is that you no longer just tap your focus button to use them.  You have to hold the focus button for a second or two to trigger the focus ability.

The reason for why it was switched from tapping to holding is explained in the quest.

So i already know the reason you have to hold because i spoiled myself :).  But it is still not letting me trigger the focus powers no matter how hard i try or where i remap the buttons to...Anyone else having this issue?

[(XBOX)Shodian]

1 hour ago, (PS4)supersocc11 said:

So i already know the reason you have to hold because i spoiled myself :).  But it is still not letting me trigger the focus powers no matter how hard i try or where i remap the buttons to...Anyone else having this issue?

Hmm, I have not yet tried this update so I can't tell you if it's the same for me. But I have it so I press the power button then a face button. I believe focus is tied to your contextual button that way. If you have that action on a face button perhaps that's why it's not working. 

[(PSN)Ombretour]

2 hours ago, (PS4)ThaHype1zReel said:

All abilities have been remapped to the D-pad on my (PS4) controller, as some 'Frames require 'holding' a button in order to activate abilities (Inaros, Ivara, Vauban, etc.).  If all of my 'holdable' buttons are designated for Warframe abilities, what button would I be able to "hold" for Focus?

Same problem! 

 

[Horaciozhao]

instead of press the focus button, hold it. You´ll know why is that change after TWW

[Yaerion]

3 hours ago, (PS4)supersocc11 said:

Ever since the update went live on PS4 i havent been able to activate focus...Is there a reason for this or is it a bug?

You have to hold instead of just "press" the button.

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[(PSN)Ombretour]

2 minutes ago, Yaerion said:

You have to hold instead of just "press" the button.

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We can't hold the 4 directions on touchpad when we play on "classic mod" (R1 melee, and no menu of powers) 

[(PSN)supersocc11]

10 minutes ago, (PS4)InBloodWeTrust said:

We can't hold the 4 directions on touchpad when we play on "classic mod" (R1 melee, and no menu of powers) 

So basically now in order to use focus you have to switch your controller type to new in order to open up the power menu???? Don't like that at all.  I have only been able to activate focus using the R1 button to open the skills...no bueno

[Yaerion]

I'm sorry I have not enough PS4 knowledge to help you on that. I will direct some Guides of the Lotus towards this thread.

Edit: their answer is that you'll have to either reset your control settings to default, or just bind it manually on your controller to an available button (none can help you here, it depends on your current own personal customisations).

[(PSN)supersocc11]

1 hour ago, (PS4)PopThosePringles said:

I'm rather confused with the control changes.  I've completed the quest (with issues, so had to use default controls just to finish it), and then reverted back to my original controls that can be seen in the screen shot below.

Before the update, tapping the touch pad would activate my focus power, and tapping it again would end it.  My right d-pad button when held is for activating the current selected ability (useful when using frames such as Ivara and her different arrows, as I can cycle through them with swiping the touch pad or pressing the right d-pad, and then activate it by holding that d-pad button).

Now, pressing the touch pad does nothing.  Holding it activates my last selected ability.  I've reset to default and reconfigured, but still the same outcome.

 

Edit:  I changed to the "New Controller" config and reconfigured the controls to how there are in the picture above, and all is back to normal pretty much.  Just need to hold touch pad to use focus power.

So basically to sum it up for me, "Classic Controller" config is broken.  Makes no difference since I can configure the other preset.

I'll try that! Thanks tenno!! I think that should work

[(PSN)Ombretour]

Just add a power F 

[(PSN)Onder6099]

6 hours ago, (PS4)PopThosePringles said:

I'm rather confused with the control changes.  I've completed the quest (with issues, so had to use default controls just to finish it), and then reverted back to my original controls that can be seen in the screen shot below.

Before the update, tapping the touch pad would activate my focus power, and tapping it again would end it.  My right d-pad button when held is for activating the current selected ability (useful when using frames such as Ivara and her different arrows, as I can cycle through them with swiping the touch pad or pressing the right d-pad, and then activate it by holding that d-pad button).

Now, pressing the touch pad does nothing.  Holding it activates my last selected ability.  I've reset to default and reconfigured, but still the same outcome.

 

Edit:  I changed to the "New Controller" config and reconfigured the controls to how there are in the picture above, and all is back to normal pretty much.  Just need to hold touch pad to use focus power.

So basically to sum it up for me, "Classic Controller" config is broken.  Makes no difference since I can configure the other preset.

Just swap Gear hot key 3 for Power E on Classic 

[(PSN)PopThosePringles]

1 hour ago, (PS4)Onder6099 said:

Just swap Gear hot key 3 for Power E on Classic 

No, nothing worked.  It was as if the whole config was bugged out.  Resetting to default / restarting game done nothing.  I tried every combination possible, but solved it in the end (see the edit in my post).

[(PSN)Onder6099]

32 minutes ago, (PS4)PopThosePringles said:

No, nothing worked.  It was as if the whole config was bugged out.  Resetting to default / restarting game done nothing.  I tried every combination possible, but solved it in the end (see the edit in my post).

I saw your edit. I ran Classic controller with Focus on D-pad, cursor up, since Focus release and have no issues not even with TWW Quest. TBH holding Touch pad is mystery for me.

Edit: On the other side, the Toggle abilities are different story.

Edited December 10, 2016 by (PS4)Onder6099