Complete Guide to PowerWash Simulator 2 Controls for PC and Gamepad

PowerWash Simulator 2 offers a delightful gaming experience, suitable for both keyboard and mouse users as well as those who prefer a more relaxed approach with a controller. On PC, players can seamlessly transition between input methods, thanks to the game’s comprehensive support for various controllers.

If you’re looking for a reference guide to its control schemes—both modern and classic—here’s a detailed overview of the controls for PowerWash Simulator 2. This guide covers gameplay using a keyboard and mouse, as well as Xbox and PlayStation controllers.

Complete Controls for Keyboard and Mouse

Below, you’ll find the full set of controls for PowerWash Simulator 2 when playing with a keyboard and mouse.

Action	Modern Preset Input	Classic Preset Input
Move Character	W, A, S, D	W, A, S, D
Use Washer (Hold)	Left Mouse Button	Left Mouse Button
Nozzles: Cycle / Radial (Hold)	Middle Mouse Button	–
Use Washer (Continuous)	Right Mouse Button	Right Mouse Button
Next Nozzle / Rotate Right	Scroll Wheel Up	Scroll Wheel Up
Previous Nozzle / Rotate Left	Scroll Wheel Down	Scroll Wheel Down
Camera Look	Mouse Movement	Mouse Movement
Washers: Cycle / Radial (Hold)	1	1
Nozzles: Cycle / Radial (Hold)	2	2
Extensions: Cycle / Radial (Hold)	3	3
Interact	AND	F
Rotate Nozzle / Refill Soap	R	R
Open/Close Game Menu	Escape	Escape
Dirt Highlight	Q	Tab
Open Task List	Tab	AND
Sprint	Left Shift	Left Shift
Toggle Stance	Left Ctrl	Left Ctrl
Toggle Free Aim Mode	C	C
Jump	Spacebar	Spacebar

Complete Controller Controls for Xbox and PlayStation

Check out the comprehensive control scheme for PowerWash Simulator 2 when using either an Xbox or PlayStation controller.

Action	Xbox (Modern)	PlayStation (Modern)
Move Character	Left Stick	Left Stick
Use Washer (Hold)	RT	R2
Nozzles: Cycle / Radial (Hold)	D-Pad Up	D-Pad Up
Use Washer (Continuous)	RB	R1
Next Nozzle / Rotate Right	D-Pad Right	D-Pad Right
Previous Nozzle / Rotate Left	D-Pad Left	D-Pad Left
Camera Look	Right Stick	Right Stick
Washers: Cycle / Radial (Hold)	AND	Triangle
Extensions: Cycle / Radial (Hold)	D-Pad Down	D-Pad Down
Interact	X	Square
Rotate Nozzle / Refill Soap	LB	L1
Open/Close Game Menu	Menu Button	Options Button
Dirt Highlight	RS	R3
Open Task List	View Button	Touchpad
Sprint	LS	L3
Toggle Stance	B	Circle
Toggle Free Aim Mode	LT	L2
Jump	A	X

Action	Xbox (Classic)	PlayStation (Classic)
Move Character	Left Stick	Left Stick
Use Washer (Hold)	RT	R2
Nozzles: Cycle / Radial (Hold)	AND	Triangle
Use Washer (Continuous)	D-Pad Left	D-Pad Left
Next Nozzle / Rotate Right	RB	R1
Previous Nozzle / Rotate Left	LB	L1
Camera Look	Right Stick	Right Stick
Washers: Cycle / Radial (Hold)	B	Circle
Extensions: Cycle / Radial (Hold)	D-Pad Down	D-Pad Down
Interact	X	Square
Rotate Nozzle / Refill Soap	LB	L1
Open/Close Game Menu	Menu Button	Options Button
Dirt Highlight	RS	R3
Open Task List	View Button	Touchpad
Sprint	LS	L3
Toggle Stance	B	Circle
Toggle Free Aim Mode	LT	L2
Jump	A	X

Can You Rebind Controls in PowerWash Simulator 2?

Unfortunately, PowerWash Simulator 2 does not allow players to rebind controls. Players will need to adapt to either the modern or classic preset configuration for both keyboard and mouse, as well as controllers. This limitation can be a disappointment, especially given the number of functions available in the game, which could have benefited from personalized bindings.

Controller Support for PowerWash Simulator 2 on PC

PowerWash Simulator 2 provides native support for Xbox and PlayStation controllers on PC, complete with corresponding button prompts tailored for each type of controller.

If you are experiencing issues with your controllers not functioning correctly, you may need to disable Steam Input for PowerWash Simulator 2. Here’s how:

Ensure PowerWash Simulator 2 is not running.
Open Steam and navigate to your library.
Right-click on PowerWash Simulator 2 and select Properties.
In the Controller tab, choose Disable Steam Input under Override for PowerWash Simulator 2.

Looking ahead, it would be wonderful if the developers consider implementing button remapping in future updates, as this feature could significantly enhance the customization and overall gameplay enjoyment in PowerWash Simulator 2.

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