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The Outer Worlds 2 Keyboard & controller controls

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The Outer Worlds 2 is Obsidian's first-person action-RPG sequel set in the Halcyon-adjacent Arcadia colony, mixing gunplay, gadgets, and dialogue-driven roleplay. These default keyboard, mouse, and Xbox controller bindings cover movement, weapons, the Tactical Time Dilation gadget, companion abilities, gear, and menus.

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All The Outer Worlds 2 controls

Layout

41 shortcuts

Combat & Weapons 12

Action Shortcut
Attack / Fire LMB
Aim / Block RMB
Reload R
Power Attack / Overcharge (hold) LMB
Quick Melee T
Next Weapon Wheel ↓
Previous Weapon Wheel ↑
Weapon Slot 1 1
Weapon Slot 2 2
Holster Weapon (hold) R
Weapon Slot 3 3
Weapon Slot 4 4

Movement 8

Action Shortcut
Move Forward W
Move Back S
Move Left A
Move Right D
Look / Camera Mouse
Jump Space
Crouch / Sneak Ctrl
Sprint Shift

Interface & Map 7

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Map M
Pause Menu Esc
Journal J
Ledger Tab
Perspective (1st/3rd) U
Quick Save F5
Quick Load F9

Tactical Time Dilation 4

Action Shortcut
Activate Gadget (Tactical Time Dilation) Q
Throw (hold to aim) G
Next Gadget X
Next Throwable 5

Abilities 3

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Medical Inhaler (Heal) Z
Companion 1 Ability C
Companion 2 Ability V

Interaction 3

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Interact / Use E
Secondary Interact F
Flashlight L

Inventory & Gear 2

Action Shortcut
Inventory I
Character Menu K

Interface 2

Action Shortcut
View Ledger Tab
Companion Menu ,

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41 default keybinds across 8 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Outer Worlds 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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The Outer Worlds 2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for The Outer Worlds 2?
The Outer Worlds 2, a rpg game, uses 41 default keybinds across 8 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap The Outer Worlds 2 controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Outer Worlds 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does The Outer Worlds 2 support a controller?
Yes — The Outer Worlds 2 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 The Outer Worlds 2 controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. The Outer Worlds 2 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 The Outer Worlds 2 resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Outer Worlds 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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