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Cronos: The New Dawn Keyboard & Controller Controls
Horror games →Cronos: The New Dawn is Bloober Team's third-person survival horror set across a ruined future and 1980s Poland. Its controls revolve around tight resource management, aimed gunplay, the Stomp finisher, and the torch-based crowd control that defines its combat.
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All Cronos: The New Dawn controls
25 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Cronos: The New Dawn's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Movement 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Run | Shift |
| Look / Camera | Mouse |
Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Aim | RMB |
| Shoot | RMBLMB |
| Punch (Melee) | LMB |
| Stomp | Space |
| Torch | MMB |
| Pyre (Hold Torch) | MMB |
Weapons 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Reload | R |
| Weapon Slot 1 | 1 |
| Weapon Slot 2 | 2 |
| Weapon Slot 3 | 3 |
| Weapon Slot 4 | 4 |
| Quick Fabricate Ammo | 1 |
Items 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Heal | Q |
| Use Tool | LMBCtrl |
| Swap Tool | X |
Interface 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Inventory | Tab |
| Pause Menu | Esc |
| Compass | C |
Interaction 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Use | E |
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Movement 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Run | LSL3L3LS |
| Look / Camera | R-Stick |
Combat 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Aim | LTL2L2ZL |
| Shoot | RTR2R2ZR |
| Punch (Melee) | RBR1R1R |
| Stomp | RTR2R2ZR |
| Torch | LBL1L1L |
| Pyre (Hold Torch) | LBL1L1L |
Weapons 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Reload | X■XY |
| Weapon Slot 1 | D-Pad ↑ |
| Weapon Slot 2 | D-Pad → |
| Weapon Slot 3 | D-Pad ↓ |
| Weapon Slot 4 | D-Pad ← |
| Quick Fabricate Ammo | D-Pad ↑ |
Items 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Quick Heal | Y▲YX |
| Use Tool | RBR1R1R |
| Swap Tool | B●BA |
Interface 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Inventory | ViewShareView− |
| Pause Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Compass | RSR3R3RS |
Interaction 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interact / Use | A✕AB |
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Cronos: The New Dawn controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Cronos: The New Dawn?
- Cronos: The New Dawn, a horror game, uses 25 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 Cronos: The New Dawn controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Cronos: The New Dawn's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Cronos: The New Dawn support a controller?
- Yes — Cronos: The New Dawn 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 Cronos: The New Dawn controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Cronos: The New Dawn resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cronos: The New Dawn or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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