Days Gone Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 60 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
- Action →
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Default keyboard, mouse, and gamepad controls for Days Gone on PC, Bend Studio's open-world survival game about a drifter and his motorcycle. Covers on-foot movement and combat, the Survival Wheel, weapon slots, riding the Drifter bike, and the menu hotkeys.
All Days Gone controls
58 shortcuts
Menus 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Map (pad: swipe touchpad right) | M |
| Pause | Esc |
| Inventory (pad: swipe touchpad left) | I |
| Skills (pad: swipe touchpad down) | O |
| Storylines (pad: swipe touchpad up) | J |
| Photo Mode | F2 |
| Challenges | F3 |
| Skip Event | H |
| Skip Cinematic | Space |
| Map: Center on Deacon | Space |
| Photo Mode: Capture Photo | C |
| Map: Toggle Terrain | Alt |
| Photo Mode: Toggle UI | U |
Weapons 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Equip Primary Weapon | 1 |
| Equip Secondary Weapon | 2 |
| Equip Special Weapon | 3 |
| Equip Throwable | 4 |
| Next Weapon | Wheel ↓ |
| Previous Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
| Equip Trap | 5 |
| Equip Distraction | 6 |
| Zoom In | Wheel ↑ |
| Zoom Out | Wheel ↓ |
| Step Zoom | Shift |
Motorcycle 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Throttle | W |
| Brake / Reverse | S |
| Steer | AthenD |
| Nitro (Toggle) | Alt |
| Drift | Space |
| Fire from Bike | LMB |
| Cycle Target Lock | RMB |
| Lean Forward | Shift |
| Lean Backward | Ctrl |
| Disengage Clutch (Toggle) | Caps Lock |
Exploration 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Interact | E |
| Survival Vision / Focus Mode (also V) | MMB |
| Secondary Interact | F |
| Binoculars (Toggle) | B |
| Flashlight (Toggle) | F |
| Survival Wheel: Craft Item | R |
| Contextual Action 1 | R |
| Contextual Action 2 | Space |
| Survival Wheel: Use Item | E |
| Survival Wheel: Toggle Category | LMB |
Combat 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Aim (hold) | RMB |
| Fire / Melee | LMB |
| Reload | R |
| Survival Wheel (hold) | Q |
| Quickheal | X |
| Detonator | G |
| Swap Weapon Side | Z |
| Mark Enemy (in Binoculars) | LMB |
Movement 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Sprint (Toggle) | Shift |
| Crouch / Slide (Toggle; also C) | Ctrl |
| Climb / Mantle | Space |
| Roll | Space |
| Walk (Toggle) | Caps Lock |
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28 shortcuts
Menus 5
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Map (pad: swipe touchpad right) | TouchpadTrackpad |
| Pause | OptionsMenu |
| Inventory (pad: swipe touchpad left) | TouchpadTrackpad |
| Skills (pad: swipe touchpad down) | TouchpadTrackpad |
| Storylines (pad: swipe touchpad up) | TouchpadTrackpad |
Weapons 1
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Swap Weapon (tap) / Special (hold) | ▲Y |
Motorcycle 8
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Throttle | R2R2 |
| Brake / Reverse | L2L2 |
| Steer | L-Stick |
| Nitro (Toggle) | ✕A |
| Drift | ●B |
| Fire from Bike | R1R1 |
| Mount / Dismount (hold) | ■X |
| Cycle Target Lock | L1L1 |
Exploration 3
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Survival Vision / Focus Mode (also V) | R3R3 |
| Binoculars (Toggle) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Flashlight (Toggle) | D-Pad ↓ |
Combat 6
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Aim (hold) | L2L2 |
| Fire / Melee | R2R2 |
| Reload | ■X |
| Survival Wheel (hold) | L1L1 |
| Quickheal | D-Pad ← |
| Detonator | D-Pad → |
Movement 5
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Sprint (Toggle) | L3L3 |
| Crouch / Slide (Toggle; also C) | ●B |
| Climb / Mantle | ✕A |
| Roll | R1R1 |
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+ 4 more controls in the table below
60 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Days Gone's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Days Gone controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Days Gone?
- Days Gone, a action game, uses 60 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Days Gone controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Days Gone's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Days Gone support a controller?
- Yes — Days Gone has full gamepad support. The PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Days Gone controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Days Gone also released on PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Days Gone resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Days Gone or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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