The Outer Worlds 2 is available on PC and consoles, and you can choose to either use your keyboard/mouse combo or switch to a controller.
PC players can use both methods as long as they have a controller that’s identified by the game. If you’re on a console, you’ll be limited to a controller that works with your system. With new controls in the mix, here’s a list of all applicable keybinds in The Outer Worlds 2.
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All The Outer Worlds 2 keyboard/mouse controls
The table below has a list of all the controls as applicable for PC if you’re rolling with a keyboard and mouse.
| Control | Input |
|---|---|
| Walk Forward | W |
| Walk Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Look | Mouse |
| Jump | Space |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Auto-Sprint Toggle | Caps Lock |
| Crouch/Sneak | Ctrl |
| Use/Interact | E |
| Interact (Secondary) | F |
| Reload | R |
| Holster | R (Hold) |
| Attack | LMB |
| Power Attack | LMB (Hold) |
| Quick Melee | T |
| Inhaler | Z |
| Toggle Gadget Activation | Q |
| Throw (Hold to Aim) | G |
| Companion 1 Special Ability | C |
| Companion 2 Special Ability | V |
| Weapon 1 | 1 |
| Weapon 2 | 2 |
| Weapon 3 | 3 |
| Weapon 4 | 4 |
| Next Weapon | Mouse Wheel Down |
| Previous Weapon | Mouse Wheel Up |
| Next Gadget | X |
| Next Throwable | 5 |
| Equipment Radial | Mouse Wheel |
| Toggle Flashlight | L |
| Quick Save | F5 |
| Quick Load | F9 |
| Perspective | U |
| Use Alternative Shoulder | H |
| View Ledger | Tab |
| View Inventory | I |
| View Character Menu | K |
| View Journal | J |
| View Companion Menu | , |
| View Map | M |
| Pause | Esc |
| Stop Recording | Y |
| Scroll/Navigate Up | Mouse Wheel Up |
| Scroll/Navigate Down | Mouse Wheel Down |
| Skip | Space |
All The Outer Worlds 2 controller keybinds
Here are all the default keybinds to note down if you’re playing using a controller.
| Input | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Aim/Block | LT | L2 |
| Activated Gadget | LB | L1 |
| Attack | RT | R2 |
| Overcharge/Power Attack | RT (Hold) | R2 (Hold) |
| Throw (Hold to Aim) | RB | R1 |
| Jump | A | X |
| Crouch /Sneak | B | Circle |
| Reload/Talk/Interact | X | Square |
| Weapon Holstering | X (Hold) | Square (Hold) |
| Next Weapon | Y | Triangle |
| Change Equipment | Y (Hold) | Triangle (Hold) |
| View Ledger | Menu button | Nav button |
| Perspective | Menu button (Hold) | Nav button (Hold) |
| Pause | Pause button | Options |
| Toggle Flashlight | D-pad up | D-pad up |
| Use Alternate Shoulder | D-pad up (Hold) | D-pad up (Hold) |
| Companion 1 Ability | D-pad left | D-pad left |
| Companion 2 Ability | D-pad right | D-pad right |
| Use Medical Inhaler | D-pad down | D-pad down |
| Move | LS | LS |
| Sprint | LS (Hold) | LS (Hold) |
| Look | RS | RS |
| Quick Melee | RS (Hold) | RS (Hold) |
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Published: Oct 25, 2025 01:10 am