Google Play Games on PC is adding a handy sidebar with access to quick controls and more
Players will also be able to set custom controls across games they play on PC through Play Games.
- Google Play Games on PC now offers custom controls across games.
- There’s also a new sidebar that lets you make quick adjustments during gameplay.
- Multi-account and multi-instance support are coming this month.
Android offers a solid game library that you can enjoy on your Android flagship. However, many users also want to play the same games on their PC. Google offers the ability to play Android games on a Windows PC directly through the Google Play Games program, complete with keyboard and mouse support and more. Today, Google is announcing more improvements to Google Play Games, with users now able to try out new custom controls and use a game sidebar.
At GDC 2025, Google is announcing that Google Play Games players on PC can try out new custom controls across games. Players will be able to remap game controls and set custom press points for tap and joystick controls. In the video below, you can see how the joystick can be repositioned and resized and how different keys can be mapped to different movement directions.
