Quick answer: If the Dragon Shelter flute controller is not working because the triggers do not respond, switch to keyboard and mouse to get past the first dragon's flute step, or try remapping the triggers through Steam Input. These are the developer's suggested workarounds; the cause and a permanent fix are not confirmed yet. Developer reply
Players also call it controller trigger issues.
Quick facts
- When: The first dragon's flute step before making jam. Player report
- Controls affected: The player's left trigger did nothing, and the right trigger did not open inventory. Player report
- Workarounds: Use keyboard and mouse or remap the triggers through Steam Input. Developer reply
- Status: The developer said they would investigate; a permanent fix is not confirmed yet. Developer reply
Get past the flute step
Try keyboard and mouse
Choose the flute
Try Steam Input if you want to keep using the controller
Do not assume you must hold the flute: the gameplay explanation says to choose it instead. If neither trigger responds, the developer asked which controller is in use and said Xbox and PlayStation triggers worked in their tests; the cause for the reported setup is not confirmed yet. Developer reply
FAQ
Related
- How to Make Jam covers the recipe linked to the reported flute roadblock.
- How to Bring the Water Dragon to Town covers a separate dragon progression task.
- How to Place the Kitchen Foundation covers another step toward cooking.
Status as of September 27, 2026: The developer suggested keyboard and mouse or Steam Input remapping and said they would investigate; the cause and a permanent fix are not confirmed yet. Sources: player report, developer reply.