What are the default controls for Metroid Dread?

Metroid Dread, a action game, maps 15 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in Metroid Dread?

Every Metroid Dread action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.

Can you remap Metroid Dread controls?

These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch's system button-mapping options.

Is this an official Metroid Dread resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Metroid Dread or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Metroid Dread Nintendo Switch controls

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The complete default keyboard control scheme for Metroid Dread, grouped by category and free to read. These are the game's default bindings — most can be remapped in the in-game settings.

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All Metroid Dread controls

Abilities 6

Action	Switch
Morph Ball	`ZL`
Slide	`ZLL-Stick`
Flash Shift (dash)	`A`
Speed Booster	`LS`
Phantom Cloak	`RS`
Pulse Radar	`D-Pad →`

Combat 4

Action	Switch
Fire Beam	`Y`
Free Aim (hold)	`L`
Missile	`R`then`Y`
Melee Counter	`X`

System 3

Action	Switch
Open Map	`+`
Pause / Options	`−`
Confirm / Examine	`A`

Movement 2

Action	Switch
Move	`L-Stick`
Jump	`B`

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15 actions mapped to the Nintendo Switch controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.

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Metroid Dread controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Metroid Dread?: Metroid Dread, a action game, maps 15 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in Metroid Dread?: Every Metroid Dread action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.
Can you remap Metroid Dread controls?: These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch's system button-mapping options.
Is this an official Metroid Dread resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Metroid Dread or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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