Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 27 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is Kojima Productions' traversal-focused action game where the core challenge is hauling fragile cargo across hostile terrain while managing balance. These are the default keyboard/mouse and controller bindings; both PC inputs are fully remappable in Settings.
All Death Stranding 2: On the Beach controls
27 shortcuts
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | W |
| Look / Camera | Mouse |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Jump / Keep Climbing | Space |
| Crouch / Stand | C |
| Walk | Ctrl |
| Switch Camera (Left/Right) | T |
Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Melee Attack | V |
| Fire Weapon / Place Structure | LMB |
| Ready / Aim Tool | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Change Firing Mode | B |
| Weapon Light | Z |
Balance & Cargo 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Balance / Carry (Left Hand) | LMB |
| Balance / Carry (Right Hand) | RMB |
| Pick Up Cargo | E |
| Cargo Options / Management | I |
Vehicles 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Accelerate (Vehicle) | W |
| Brake / Reverse (Vehicle) | S |
| Steer (Vehicle) | A |
| Boost (Vehicle) | Shift |
Tools & Equipment 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Terrain Scanner (Odradek) | Q |
| Compass Mode | X |
| Adjust Structure Placement | Wheel ↑ |
Interface 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Ring Terminal | Esc |
| Photo Mode | F8 |
Interaction 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Perform Action / Interact | F |
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25 shortcuts
Movement 6
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Look / Camera | R-Stick |
| Sprint | L3L3 |
| Jump / Keep Climbing | ✕A |
| Crouch / Stand | R1R1 |
| Switch Camera (Left/Right) | R3R3 |
Combat 6
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Melee Attack | ●B |
| Fire Weapon / Place Structure | R2R2 |
| Ready / Aim Tool | L2L2 |
| Reload | ■X |
| Change Firing Mode | D-Pad → |
| Weapon Light | D-Pad ← |
Balance & Cargo 4
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Balance / Carry (Left Hand) | L2L2 |
| Balance / Carry (Right Hand) | R2R2 |
| Pick Up Cargo | ▲Y |
| Cargo Options / Management | D-Pad ↑ |
Vehicles 4
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Accelerate (Vehicle) | R2R2 |
| Brake / Reverse (Vehicle) | L2L2 |
| Steer (Vehicle) | L-Stick |
| Boost (Vehicle) | L3L3 |
Tools & Equipment 2
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Terrain Scanner (Odradek) | L1L1 |
| Compass Mode | L1L1 |
Interface 2
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pause / Ring Terminal | OptionsMenu |
| Photo Mode | TouchpadTrackpad |
Interaction 1
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Perform Action / Interact | ■X |
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27 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach?
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, a adventure game, uses 27 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Death Stranding 2: On the Beach controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Death Stranding 2: On the Beach's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Death Stranding 2: On the Beach support a controller?
- Yes — Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has full gamepad support. The PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Death Stranding 2: On the Beach controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach also released on PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Death Stranding 2: On the Beach resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Death Stranding 2: On the Beach or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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