Game Freezes while logging in with controller (poe1)

I can't play at all using controller right now. The game will freeze at the loading screen after character selection.

I have two xbox controllers, with USB cord and wireless, both cause the same freeze.

I tested by logging in with mouse and keyboard instead, and that works fine. Laptop is an older HP Pavillion for gaming.

Has anyone else experienced this, or maybe even know how to fix it?

Thanks for reading