What are the default controls for NieR:Automata?

NieR:Automata, a action game, maps 17 actions to the Xbox controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in NieR:Automata?

Every NieR:Automata action is mapped to its Xbox 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 NieR:Automata controls?

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

Is this an official NieR:Automata resource?

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

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NieR:Automata is Yoko Taro and PlatinumGames' action RPG about androids 2B, 9S and A2 fighting machine lifeforms. Its controller scheme mixes light and heavy sword combos with a pod gun, so knowing the default layout makes combat and dodging far smoother.

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Combat 7

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Jump	`A✕AB`
Light attack	`X■XY`
Heavy attack	`Y▲YX`
Evade	`RTR2R2ZR`
Fire pod	`RBR1R1R`
Pod program	`LBL1L1L`
Lock on to target	`LTL2L2ZL`

Loadout 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Switch weapons	`D-Pad ↑`
Use items	`D-Pad ↓`
Previous pod	`D-Pad ←`
Next pod	`D-Pad →`

Movement 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Camera	`R-Stick`
Reset camera	`RSR3R3RS`

Interaction 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Action / interact	`B●BA`
Toggle light	`LSL3L3LS`

Menus 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
System menu	`MenuOptionsMenu+`

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17 actions mapped to the Xbox controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.

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NieR:Automata controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for NieR:Automata?: NieR:Automata, a action game, maps 17 actions to the Xbox controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in NieR:Automata?: Every NieR:Automata action is mapped to its Xbox 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 NieR:Automata controls?: These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Xbox's system button-mapping options.
Is this an official NieR:Automata resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NieR:Automata or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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