Complete Guide to Death Stranding 2 PC Controls

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has officially launched on PC, bringing with it a familiar yet rich gameplay experience. Players will find a myriad of systems to master, including traversal techniques, combat strategies, and vehicle operations. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide to the controls available for those playing on PC, whether you prefer a keyboard and mouse or a controller.

Complete Controls for Death Stranding 2 on PC (Keyboard and Mouse)

This section outlines the essential controls for players using a keyboard and mouse setup in Death Stranding 2.

General Controls

Action	Key
Move Forwards	IN
Move Backwards	S
Move Left	A
Move Right	D
Crouch / Stand	C
Walk	Ctrl
Sprint	Shift
Jump / Climb	Space
Center Balance (Left)	Left Mouse Button
Center Balance (Right)	Right Mouse Button
Hold Breath	All
Carry on Back	AND
Melee Attack	In
Scan	Q
Turn Odradek Light On / Off	3
Perform Action	F
Activate Terminal	F
Use / Dismount Vehicle	F
Ready Tool	Right Mouse Button
Place Structure / Fire Weapon	Left Mouse Button
Adjust Structure (Up / Length / Curve)	Mouse Wheel Up
Adjust Structure (Down / Length / Curve)	Mouse Wheel Down
Switch Structure	R
Weapon Attachment (Activate / Deactivate)	G
Change Firing Mode	B
Weapon Light (On / Off)	WITH
Reload Weapon	R
Change Zoom Factor	All
Switch Camera Left / Right	T
Focus	T
Compass Mode	X
Send Likes	AND
Communication	AND
Rest	N
Open Cargo Management	I
Pause / Open Ring Terminal	Tab
Weapons / Tools	1
Signs	2
Fieldwear	3
Cargo Options	4
Photo Mode	F8

Vehicle Controls

Action	Key
Use / Dismount Vehicle	F
Accelerate	IN
Brake / Reverse	S
Steer Left	A
Steer Right	D
Speed Boost	Shift
Jump	Space
Wheelie	In
Drift	Ctrl
Emergency Battery Charge	B
Compass Mode	X
Send Likes	AND
Communication	AND

Private Room Controls

Action	Input
Private Room Action 1 – 4	1 – 4

Complete Controls for Death Stranding 2 (Controller)

If you are gaminw with an Xbox or PlayStation controller, here’s the complete layout of controls for Death Stranding 2.

Action	Xbox	PlayStation
Move	Left Stick	Left Stick
Camera	Right Stick	Right Stick
Sprint	L3	L3
Switch Camera Left / Right	R3	R3
Jump / Climb	A	X
Crouch / Stand	RB	R1
Hold Breath	Hold RB	Hold R1
Balance (Left)	LT	L2
Balance (Right)	RT	R2
Scan / Odradek	LB	L1
Compass Mode	Hold LB	Hold L1
Perform Action / Interact	X	Square
Pick Up / Carry Cargo	AND	Triangle
Melee Attack	B	Circle
Ready Tool / Aim	LT	L2
Fire / Use Equipment	RT	R2
Reload Weapon	X	Square
Change Firing Mode	D-Pad Right	D-Pad Right
Weapon Light On / Off	D-Pad Left	D-Pad Left
Send Likes	View / Touchpad	Touchpad (Tap)
Communication	View (Hold)	Touchpad (Hold)
Open Cargo Management	Menu	Options
Pause / Ring Terminal	Menu	Options
Weapons / Tools	D-Pad Right	D-Pad Right
Fieldwear	D-Pad Left	D-Pad Left
Cargo Options	D-Pad Up	D-Pad Up
Signs	D-Pad Down	D-Pad Down
Photo Mode	View	Touchpad (Right Side)
Use / Dismount Vehicle	X	Square
Accelerate (Vehicle)	RT	R2
Brake / Reverse (Vehicle)	LT	L2
Steer (Vehicle)	Left Stick	Left Stick
Boost (Vehicle)	L3	L3
Jump (Vehicle)	A	X
Drift (Vehicle)	B	Circle
Scanner / Compass (Vehicle)	LB / Hold LB	L1 / Hold L1

Can You Rebind Controls in Death Stranding 2 on PC?

Yes, players can reconfigure the keyboard and mouse controls within Death Stranding 2 through the designated remapping section.

Keyboard and Mouse Rebinding — Screenshot by Prima Games

For those using a controller, it is necessary to enable Steam Input for remapping your controls.

Controller Rebinding — Screenshot by Prima Games

DualSense Support for Death Stranding 2 on PC

Players on PC can enjoy enhanced support for the DualSense controller when connected via a wired setup. Features such as Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers are fully integrated to provide an immersive experience.

Additionally, players have the flexibility to change button prompts to their preferred controller type, regardless of its manufacturer, which allows for greater personalization of their gaming experience.

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