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Dead Island 2 Keyboard & controller controls

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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Dambuster Studios' first-person zombie action-RPG Dead Island 2. Covers movement, melee combat, weapon handling, Fury/Curveball skills, items and interface actions.

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Layout

27 shortcuts

Movement 8

Action Shortcut
Move WthenAthenSthenD
Move Forward W
Sprint (hold) Shift
Jump Space
Strafe Left A
Move Backward S
Strafe Right D
Crouch / Slide Ctrl

Combat 5

Action Shortcut
Attack LMB
Aim / Throw RMB
Block / Counter Alt
Knockback Kick E
Special Attack V

Weapons 4

Action Shortcut
Weapon Wheel MMB
Reload R
Select Weapon (1-8) 1
Next Weapon Wheel

Skills/Items 4

Action Shortcut
Curveball / Fury Special Q
Fury Mode G
Use Medkit / Heal H
Skills Menu K

Misc 4

Action Shortcut
Inventory I
Player Menu Tab
Open Map M
Quest Log L

Interaction 2

Action Shortcut
Interact F
Flashlight X

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27 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dead Island 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Dead Island 2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Dead Island 2?
Dead Island 2, a action game, uses 27 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 Dead Island 2 controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dead Island 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Dead Island 2 support a controller?
Yes — Dead Island 2 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Dead Island 2 controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dead Island 2 also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Dead Island 2 resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dead Island 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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