Input values are always 0 when Time.timeScale is set to 0

Unity: Input

As Designed

2023.1.X

2022.2.X

2022.1.X

2021.3.X

2020.3.X

2019.4.X

Unfortunately this side effect is by design, due to GetAxis computing its value based on deltaTime of the frame, and if timeScale is set to 0 then deltaTime is also 0, meaning GetAxis will be always 0 as well. To workaround it please use GetAxisRaw or GetKey, hope it helps.

Reproduction steps:
1. Open the attached "9491Repro.zip" project
2. Open the "SampleScene" Scene
3. Enter the Play Mode
4. Click the "A" button on your keyboard
5. Observe the Console window

Expected result: Input value changes
Actual result: Input value is always 0

Reproducible with: 2019.4.40f1, 2020.3.38f1, 2021.3.9f1, 2022.1.15f1, 2022.2.0b7, 2023.1.0a9

Input values are always 0 when Time.timeScale is set to 0

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Input values are always 0 when Time.timeScale is set to 0

Unity: Input

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2023.1.XAs DesignedUnfortunately this side effect is by design, due to GetAxis computing its value based on deltaTime of the frame, and if timeScale is set to 0 then deltaTime is also 0, meaning GetAxis will be always 0 as well. To workaround it please use GetAxisRaw or GetKey, hope it helps.

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