What are the default controls for METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain?

METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, a action game, uses 29 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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain support a controller?

Yes — METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain 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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain 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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain Keyboard & controller controls

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METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain is Kojima Productions' open-world stealth game, in which Venom Snake infiltrates Afghanistan and Central Africa and builds up the Diamond Dogs from Mother Base. On PC, WASD moves and C cycles stance, while aiming, CQC, the D-pad weapon slots, and the iDroid device are laid out on the controller's default Action Type scheme.

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Layout

Movement 8

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Change Stance (Stand / Crouch / Crawl)	`C`
Switch Between Run / Dash	`Shift`
Quick Dive	`Space`
Switch Between Walk / Run	`Ctrl`

Actions 1

Action	Shortcut
Context-Sensitive Action	`E`

Camera 1

Action	Shortcut
Switch Zoom	`V`

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Movement 7

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Move Forward	`L-Stick`
Move Backward	`L-Stick`
Move Left	`L-Stick`
Move Right	`L-Stick`
Change Stance (Stand / Crouch / Crawl)	`A✕A`
Switch Between Run / Dash	`LSL3L3`
Quick Dive	`X■X`

Actions 6

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Context-Sensitive Action	`Y▲Y`
Fulton Extraction (Hold)	`Y▲Y`
Carry Body / Pick Up Weapon (Hold)	`B●B`
Interrogate Held-Up Enemy	`LBL1L1R-Stick`
Climb Up From Ledge	`Y▲Y`
Drop From Ledge	`A✕A`

Combat 5

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Ready Weapon / Aim (Hold)	`LTL2L2`
Attack / CQC	`RTR2R2`
Reload	`B●B`
Switch Weapon While Aiming	`LTL2L2X■X`
Toggle Shoulder / First-Person View While Aiming	`LTL2L2RBR1R1`

Weapons & Items 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Equip Primary Weapon	`D-Pad ↑`
Equip Secondary Weapon	`D-Pad ↓`
Equip Support Weapon	`D-Pad →`
Equip Item	`D-Pad ←`

Camera 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Control Camera	`R-Stick`
Binoculars (Hold)	`RBR1R1`
Switch Zoom	`RSR3R3`

Menus 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Open / Close iDroid	`MenuOptionsMenu`
Call Menu (Hold) / Radio Call (Tap)	`LBL1L1`
Pause Menu	`ViewShareView`

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29 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain?: METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, a action game, uses 29 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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain support a controller?: Yes — METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain 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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain 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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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