Complete Guide to Cronos The New Dawn Controls for PC and Controller

Cronos: The New Dawn, the latest release from Bloober Team in the survival horror genre, is now accessible on various platforms including PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. It boasts a combat-centric gameplay experience that, while drawing inspiration from existing titles, incorporates unique actions and mechanics, setting it apart from the competition.

If you’re looking for the default control schemes, both for keyboard and mouse and for controller, you’re in the right place. Below, we have outlined the complete control configurations for better gameplay management.

Cronos: The New Dawn Controls for Keyboard and Mouse

The following table details the complete controls available in Cronos: The New Dawn for those using keyboard and mouse:

Action	Input
Move Forward	IN
Move Backward	S
Move Left	A
Move Right	D
Run	Left Shift
Camera Control	Mouse
Interact	AND
Inventory	Tab
Pause Menu	Esc
Compass	C
Swap Tool	X
Use Tool	Left Mouse Button + Left Ctrl
Change Weapons	1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Quick Fabricate Ammo (Hold)	1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Aim (Hold)	Right Mouse Button
Shoot	Right Mouse Button + Left Mouse Button
Punch	Left Mouse Button
Stomp	Space
Torch	Middle Mouse Button
Pyre (Hold)	Middle Mouse Button
Reload	R
Quick Heal	Q

Cronos: The New Dawn Controls for Controller

For gamers using an Xbox or PlayStation controller, the following table provides the complete control map:

Action	Xbox Input	PlayStation Input
Move	Left Stick	Left Stick
Run	LS	L3
Camera	Right Stick	Right Stick
Compass	RS	R3
Aim (Hold)	LT	L2
Torch / Pyre (Hold)	LB	L1
Stomp / Shoot (Aiming)	RT	R2
Punch / Use Tool (Aiming)	RB	R1
Quick Heal	AND	Triangle
Reload	X	Square
Swap Tool	B	Circle
Interact	A	X
Inventory	View Button	Touchpad
Pause Menu	Menu Button	Options
Change Weapons	D-Pad	D-Pad
Quick Fabricate Ammo (Hold)	D-Pad (Hold)	D-Pad (Hold)
Back	B	Circle

Xbox Controls — Screenshot courtesy of Prima Games

PlayStation Controls — Screenshot courtesy of Prima Games

Can You Remap Controls in Cronos: The New Dawn?

Absolutely, players have the option to fully remap their controls in Cronos: The New Dawn, regardless of the input method. The game includes a dedicated section within the controls menu that allows customization for both keyboard and mouse as well as controller setups.

Rebind Controls — Screenshot courtesy of Prima Games

Supported Controllers on PC for Cronos: The New Dawn

Cronos: The New Dawn natively supports both Xbox and PlayStation controllers on the PC platform. Testing with the Xbox Series controller and the DualShock 4 yielded excellent functionality, especially with Steam Input disabled.

Furthermore, the game allows players to toggle between different button prompt types, irrespective of the controller connected. While I did not have the DualSense available to test, it is likely that it supports adaptive triggers and haptic feedback features as well.

Overall, I am impressed with the customization options available in Cronos: The New Dawn. Players can not only remap controls but also adjust sensitivity, invert controls, and access aim assist, catering to a diverse range of play styles.

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