well who knows when it will be fixed. I had enough of this and downloaded XOutput which is a xinput wrapper for direct input devices. I’m using a PS4 TE2+, set the stick to PS4-mode, switched the driver to HID and configured XOutput like this:
now my TE works just fine. make sure though to disable the right stick in the KI controller settings. you can probably also use it for XB360 or XBO controllers which refuse to work. check out your game controller in the control panel to see which button is referenced by what number.