XWayland Cursor isn't captured by application until it leaves the boarder of the application

[HenrySmalstig]

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Regression?

I don't know, I started using Hyprland only recently

System Info and Hyprland Version

System/Version info

Hyprland 0.47.0 built from branch main at commit f4b148df1e2d8edc96bd878a4cfde32ca6515ac8  (anr: add xwayland support (9456)).
Date: Fri Feb 21 14:26:53 2025
Tag: v0.47.0-94-gf4b148df, commits: 5836
built against:
 aquamarine 0.7.2
 hyprlang 0.6.0
 hyprutils 0.5.1
 hyprcursor 0.1.11
 hyprgraphics 0.1.2


no flags were set


System Information:
System name: Linux
Node name: Henry-Home-Linux
Release: 6.12.15-200.fc41.x86_64
Version: #1 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Tue Feb 18 15:24:05 UTC 2025


GPU information: 
03:00.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] Navi 31 [Radeon RX 7900 XT/7900 XTX/7900 GRE/7900M] [1002:744c] (rev cc) (prog-if 00 [VGA controller])
18:00.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] Raphael [1002:164e] (rev c9) (prog-if 00 [VGA controller])


os-release: NAME="Fedora Linux"
VERSION="41 (KDE Plasma)"
RELEASE_TYPE=stable
ID=fedora
VERSION_ID=41
VERSION_CODENAME=""
PLATFORM_ID="platform:f41"
PRETTY_NAME="Fedora Linux 41 (KDE Plasma)"
ANSI_COLOR="0;38;2;60;110;180"
LOGO=fedora-logo-icon
CPE_NAME="cpe:/o:fedoraproject:fedora:41"
DEFAULT_HOSTNAME="fedora"
HOME_URL="https://fedoraproject.org/"
DOCUMENTATION_URL="https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora/f41/system-administrators-guide/"
SUPPORT_URL="https://ask.fedoraproject.org/"
BUG_REPORT_URL="https://bugzilla.redhat.com/"
REDHAT_BUGZILLA_PRODUCT="Fedora"
REDHAT_BUGZILLA_PRODUCT_VERSION=41
REDHAT_SUPPORT_PRODUCT="Fedora"
REDHAT_SUPPORT_PRODUCT_VERSION=41
SUPPORT_END=2025-12-15
VARIANT="KDE Plasma"
VARIANT_ID=kde


plugins:

======Config-Start======


Config File: /home/hsmalstig/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf: Read Succeeded

# #######################################################################################
# AUTOGENERATED HYPRLAND CONFIG.
# PLEASE USE THE CONFIG PROVIDED IN THE GIT REPO /examples/hyprland.conf AND EDIT IT,
# OR EDIT THIS ONE ACCORDING TO THE WIKI INSTRUCTIONS.
# #######################################################################################


# This is an example Hyprland config file.
# Refer to the wiki for more information.
# https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/

# Please note not all available settings / options are set here.
# For a full list, see the wiki

# You can split this configuration into multiple files
# Create your files separately and then link them to this file like this:
# source = ~/.config/hypr/myColors.conf


################
### MONITORS ###
################

# See https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Monitors/
monitor=,preferred,auto,auto


###################
### MY PROGRAMS ###
###################

# See https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Keywords/

# Set programs that you use
$terminal = kitty
$fileManager = dolphin
$menu = wofi --show drun


#################
### AUTOSTART ###
#################

# Autostart necessary processes (like notifications daemons, status bars, etc.)
# Or execute your favorite apps at launch like this:

# exec-once = $terminal
# exec-once = nm-applet &
# exec-once = waybar & hyprpaper & firefox


#############################
### ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES ###
#############################

# See https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Environment-variables/

env = XCURSOR_SIZE,24
env = HYPRCURSOR_SIZE,24


#####################
### LOOK AND FEEL ###
#####################

# Refer to https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Variables/

# https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Variables/#general
general {
    gaps_in = 5
    gaps_out = 20

    border_size = 2

    # https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Variables/#variable-types for info about colors
    col.active_border = rgba(33ccffee) rgba(00ff99ee) 45deg
    col.inactive_border = rgba(595959aa)

    # Set to true enable resizing windows by clicking and dragging on borders and gaps
    resize_on_border = false

    # Please see https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Tearing/ before you turn this on
    allow_tearing = false

    layout = dwindle
}

# https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Variables/#decoration
decoration {
    rounding = 10
    rounding_power = 2

    # Change transparency of focused and unfocused windows
    active_opacity = 1.0
    inactive_opacity = 1.0

    shadow {
        enabled = true
        range = 4
        render_power = 3
        color = rgba(1a1a1aee)
    }

    # https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Variables/#blur
    blur {
        enabled = true
        size = 3
        passes = 1

        vibrancy = 0.1696
    }
}

# https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Variables/#animations
animations {
    enabled = yes, please :)

    # Default animations, see https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Animations/ for more

    bezier = easeOutQuint,0.23,1,0.32,1
    bezier = easeInOutCubic,0.65,0.05,0.36,1
    bezier = linear,0,0,1,1
    bezier = almostLinear,0.5,0.5,0.75,1.0
    bezier = quick,0.15,0,0.1,1

    animation = global, 1, 10, default
    animation = border, 1, 5.39, easeOutQuint
    animation = windows, 1, 4.79, easeOutQuint
    animation = windowsIn, 1, 4.1, easeOutQuint, popin 87%
    animation = windowsOut, 1, 1.49, linear, popin 87%
    animation = fadeIn, 1, 1.73, almostLinear
    animation = fadeOut, 1, 1.46, almostLinear
    animation = fade, 1, 3.03, quick
    animation = layers, 1, 3.81, easeOutQuint
    animation = layersIn, 1, 4, easeOutQuint, fade
    animation = layersOut, 1, 1.5, linear, fade
    animation = fadeLayersIn, 1, 1.79, almostLinear
    animation = fadeLayersOut, 1, 1.39, almostLinear
    animation = workspaces, 1, 1.94, almostLinear, fade
    animation = workspacesIn, 1, 1.21, almostLinear, fade
    animation = workspacesOut, 1, 1.94, almostLinear, fade
}

# Ref https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Workspace-Rules/
# "Smart gaps" / "No gaps when only"
# uncomment all if you wish to use that.
# workspace = w[tv1], gapsout:0, gapsin:0
# workspace = f[1], gapsout:0, gapsin:0
# windowrulev2 = bordersize 0, floating:0, onworkspace:w[tv1]
# windowrulev2 = rounding 0, floating:0, onworkspace:w[tv1]
# windowrulev2 = bordersize 0, floating:0, onworkspace:f[1]
# windowrulev2 = rounding 0, floating:0, onworkspace:f[1]

# See https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Dwindle-Layout/ for more
dwindle {
    pseudotile = true # Master switch for pseudotiling. Enabling is bound to mainMod + P in the keybinds section below
    preserve_split = true # You probably want this
}

# See https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Master-Layout/ for more
master {
    new_status = master
}

# https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Variables/#misc
misc {
    force_default_wallpaper = -1 # Set to 0 or 1 to disable the anime mascot wallpapers
    disable_hyprland_logo = false # If true disables the random hyprland logo / anime girl background. :(
}


#############
### INPUT ###
#############

# https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Variables/#input
input {
    kb_layout = us
    kb_variant =
    kb_model =
    kb_options =
    kb_rules =
    
    follow_mouse = 1

    sensitivity = 0 # -1.0 - 1.0, 0 means no modification.

    touchpad {
        natural_scroll = false
    }
}

# https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Variables/#gestures
gestures {
    workspace_swipe = false
}

# Example per-device config
# See https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Keywords/#per-device-input-configs for more
device {
    name = epic-mouse-v1
    sensitivity = -0.5
}


###################
### KEYBINDINGS ###
###################

# See https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Keywords/
$mainMod = SUPER # Sets "Windows" key as main modifier

# Example binds, see https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Binds/ for more
bind = $mainMod, Q, exec, $terminal
bind = $mainMod, C, killactive,
bind = $mainMod, M, exit,
bind = $mainMod, E, exec, $fileManager
bind = $mainMod, V, togglefloating,
bind = $mainMod, R, exec, $menu
bind = $mainMod, P, pseudo, # dwindle
bind = $mainMod, J, togglesplit, # dwindle

# Move focus with mainMod + arrow keys
bind = $mainMod, left, movefocus, l
bind = $mainMod, right, movefocus, r
bind = $mainMod, up, movefocus, u
bind = $mainMod, down, movefocus, d

# Switch workspaces with mainMod + [0-9]
bind = $mainMod, 1, workspace, 1
bind = $mainMod, 2, workspace, 2
bind = $mainMod, 3, workspace, 3
bind = $mainMod, 4, workspace, 4
bind = $mainMod, 5, workspace, 5
bind = $mainMod, 6, workspace, 6
bind = $mainMod, 7, workspace, 7
bind = $mainMod, 8, workspace, 8
bind = $mainMod, 9, workspace, 9
bind = $mainMod, 0, workspace, 10

# Move active window to a workspace with mainMod + SHIFT + [0-9]
bind = $mainMod SHIFT, 1, movetoworkspace, 1
bind = $mainMod SHIFT, 2, movetoworkspace, 2
bind = $mainMod SHIFT, 3, movetoworkspace, 3
bind = $mainMod SHIFT, 4, movetoworkspace, 4
bind = $mainMod SHIFT, 5, movetoworkspace, 5
bind = $mainMod SHIFT, 6, movetoworkspace, 6
bind = $mainMod SHIFT, 7, movetoworkspace, 7
bind = $mainMod SHIFT, 8, movetoworkspace, 8
bind = $mainMod SHIFT, 9, movetoworkspace, 9
bind = $mainMod SHIFT, 0, movetoworkspace, 10

# Example special workspace (scratchpad)
bind = $mainMod, S, togglespecialworkspace, magic
bind = $mainMod SHIFT, S, movetoworkspace, special:magic

# Scroll through existing workspaces with mainMod + scroll
bind = $mainMod, mouse_down, workspace, e+1
bind = $mainMod, mouse_up, workspace, e-1

# Move/resize windows with mainMod + LMB/RMB and dragging
bindm = $mainMod, mouse:272, movewindow
bindm = $mainMod, mouse:273, resizewindow

# Laptop multimedia keys for volume and LCD brightness
bindel = ,XF86AudioRaiseVolume, exec, wpctl set-volume @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 5%+
bindel = ,XF86AudioLowerVolume, exec, wpctl set-volume @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 5%-
bindel = ,XF86AudioMute, exec, wpctl set-mute @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ toggle
bindel = ,XF86AudioMicMute, exec, wpctl set-mute @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SOURCE@ toggle
bindel = ,XF86MonBrightnessUp, exec, brightnessctl s 10%+
bindel = ,XF86MonBrightnessDown, exec, brightnessctl s 10%-

# Requires playerctl
bindl = , XF86AudioNext, exec, playerctl next
bindl = , XF86AudioPause, exec, playerctl play-pause
bindl = , XF86AudioPlay, exec, playerctl play-pause
bindl = , XF86AudioPrev, exec, playerctl previous

##############################
### WINDOWS AND WORKSPACES ###
##############################

# See https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Window-Rules/ for more
# See https://wiki.hyprland.org/Configuring/Workspace-Rules/ for workspace rules

# Example windowrule v1
# windowrule = float, ^(kitty)$

# Example windowrule v2
# windowrulev2 = float,class:^(kitty)$,title:^(kitty)$

# Ignore maximize requests from apps. You'll probably like this.
windowrulev2 = suppressevent maximize, class:.*

# Fix some dragging issues with XWayland
windowrulev2 = nofocus,class:^$,title:^$,xwayland:1,floating:1,fullscreen:0,pinned:0

======Config-End========

Description

When running Unreal Engine 5 using XWayland, the mouse cursor isn't getting captured by the program until it reaches the boarder of the application. I can confirm that this is a Hyprland issue, as running Unreal on XWayland in KDE does not produce this issue.

The behavior in Hyprland

Hyprland_Unreal_Behavior_v002.mp4

The behavior in KDE

KDE.Unreal.Behavior.mp4

I know there are similar issues already open, most notably #2127 , however, the solutions here don't fix the problem with the XWayland version of Unreal in Hyprland. Running Unreal in Wayland, as suggested in that issue, does correct the problem, but it leads to other issues with crashing that make the program unusable practically. Those issues, however, are not related to Hyprland as they also occur in KDE. As such, I'm trying to get the XWayland behavior in Hyprland to match that in KDE.

I also know downloading Unreal to test this on your end is unpractical, just hoping the behavior around the window edges could provide an idea to the possible cause.

I've tried various settings tweaks, all options of no_hardware_cursor, follow_mouse, allow_input as well as others based off of potentially similar issues I've found in my search. None of those yielded anything, so I went back to a fully default config for simplicity for the issue.

The attached log is me opening up the Unreal Project and doing the same thing I do in the Hyprland example video, clicking and dragging the numbers at the "Details" section until it leaves the boarder and responds as it should. It doesn't match the video exactly as I didn't want to clutter the logs with the screen recording process.

If there's any more information you need just let me know!

hyprland.log

How to reproduce

1. Run Unreal Engine 5 Editor
2. Attempt to move an object using the number options in "details", or use the rotate or scale options in the main window

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• Video (always include in case of a visual bug)
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