What are the default controls for Dying Light 2 Stay Human?

Dying Light 2 Stay Human, a action game, uses 28 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Dying Light 2 Stay Human controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dying Light 2 Stay Human's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Dying Light 2 Stay Human support a controller?

Yes — Dying Light 2 Stay Human has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Dying Light 2 Stay Human controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dying Light 2 Stay Human also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Dying Light 2 Stay Human resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dying Light 2 Stay Human or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human Keyboard & controller controls

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Default keyboard and mouse controls for Dying Light 2 Stay Human on PC. Covers parkour movement, melee combat, weapon and equipment cycling, exploration tools, and menu hotkeys for Techland's open-world zombie survival action game.

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All Dying Light 2 Stay Human controls

Layout

28 shortcuts

Movement/Parkour 9

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Sprint	`Shift`
Jump	`Space`
Crouch / Slide	`C`
Paraglider	`Z`
Look Back	`Caps Lock`

Weapons/Tools 8

Action	Shortcut
Use Accessory	`MMB`
Next Weapon	`R`
Previous Weapon	`Q`
Weapons Menu	`Tab`
Equipment Menu	`1`
Flashlight	`T`
Next Equipment	`Wheel`
Drop Item	`Bksp`

Combat 5

Action	Shortcut
Attack	`LMB`
Block / Aim	`RMB`
Grapple / Grab	`Alt`
Reload	`R`
Use Consumable	`H`

Exploration 4

Action	Shortcut
Loot / Search / Interact	`F`
Survivor Sense	`Q`
Inventory Menu	`I`
Map	`M`

Misc 2

Action	Shortcut
Quest Log	`J`
Skill Menu	`U`

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Tab

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Caps

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Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Use Accessory

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Movement/Parkour 5

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Move Forward	`L-Stick`
Sprint	`LSL3L3LS`
Jump	`A✕AB`
Crouch / Slide	`B●BA`
Look Back	`RSR3R3RS`

Weapons/Tools 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Use Accessory	`D-Pad →`
Flashlight	`D-Pad ←`

Combat 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Attack	`RBR1R1R`
Block / Aim	`LTL2L2ZL`
Use Consumable	`Y▲YX`

Exploration 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Loot / Search / Interact	`X■XY`
Survivor Sense	`LBL1L1L`
Inventory Menu	`ViewShareView−`

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28 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dying Light 2 Stay Human's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Dying Light 2 Stay Human controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Dying Light 2 Stay Human?: Dying Light 2 Stay Human, a action game, uses 28 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Dying Light 2 Stay Human controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dying Light 2 Stay Human's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Dying Light 2 Stay Human support a controller?: Yes — Dying Light 2 Stay Human has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Dying Light 2 Stay Human controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dying Light 2 Stay Human also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Dying Light 2 Stay Human resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dying Light 2 Stay Human or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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