Controls for The Outer Worlds 2 are commands and button mapping supported by the game. The Controls are used to move your player character, control it in combat, interact with the NPCs, and navigate menus and other user interfaces. Learn the basic controls here to navigate the Outer World and fulfill your mission in Arcadia Colony. This page provides information on button mapping available for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5, and PC.
The Outer Worlds 2 Controls
Xbox
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The Outer Worlds 2 Xbox Controls
Xbox Controls
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Button Mapping
| Button Input | Action |
| Left Analog Stick | Move |
| L3 | Sprint |
| Right Analog Stick | Look |
| R3 | Quick Melee |
| Up Directional Button | Toggle Flashlight/HOLD to use Alternate Shoulder |
| Down Directional Button | Use Medical Inhaler |
| Left Directional Button | Companion Ability 1 |
| Right Directional Button | Companion Ability 2 |
| Y Button | Next Weapon/HOLD Change Equipment |
| B Button | Crouch/Sneak |
| A Button | Jump |
| X Button | Reload/Talk/Interact/HOLD Weapon Holstering |
| Menu Button | View Ledger/HOLD Perspective |
| Start Button | Pause |
| RB Button | Throw (Hold to Aim) |
| RT Button | Attack/HOLD Power Attack/Overcharge |
| LB Button | Activate Gadget |
| LT Button | Aim/Block |
The Outer Worlds 2 PlayStation Controls
PlayStation Controls
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Button Mapping
| Button Input | Action |
| Left Analog Stick | Move |
| L3 | Sprint |
| Right Analog Stick | Look |
| R3 | Quick Melee |
| Up Directional Button | Toggle Flashlight/HOLD to use Alternate Shoulder |
| Down Directional Button | Use Medical Inhaler |
| Left Directional Button | Companion Ability 1 |
| Right Directional Button | Companion Ability 2 |
| Triangle Button | Next Weapon/HOLD Change Equipment |
| Circle Button | Crouch/Sneak |
| X Button | Jump |
| Square Button | Reload/Talk/Interact/HOLD Weapon Holstering |
| Touchpad | View Ledger/HOLD Perspective |
| Option Button | Pause |
| R1 Button | Throw (Hold to Aim) |
| R2 Button | Attack/HOLD Power Attack/Overcharge |
| L1 Button | Activate Gadget |
| L2 Button | Aim/Block |
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