For those playing via Steam, disabling "Steam Input" in the game properties can sometimes restore native controller functionality and aim assist. Performance & Strategy

Players often encounter bugs where aim assist feels "broken" or deactivated, particularly on PC. Known fixes include:

If you are looking for information on how aim assist actually works within the game to improve your play legitimately, Core Aim Assist Mechanics

Windows notifications or the Xbox Game Bar overlay can sometimes "steal" focus from the game window, causing a momentary loss of aim assist.