What are the default controls for Days Gone?

Days Gone, a action game, uses 60 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 Days Gone controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Days Gone's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Days Gone support a controller?

Yes — Days Gone has full gamepad support. The PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Days Gone controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Days Gone also released on PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Days Gone resource?

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

Windows · 60 default keybinds

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Days Gone Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Default keyboard, mouse, and gamepad controls for Days Gone on PC, Bend Studio's open-world survival game about a drifter and his motorcycle. Covers on-foot movement and combat, the Survival Wheel, weapon slots, riding the Drifter bike, and the menu hotkeys.

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All Days Gone controls

60 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Days Gone's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Survival Vision / Focus Mode (also V)

↑

←

↓

→

58 shortcuts

Menus 13

Action	Shortcut
Map (pad: swipe touchpad right)	`M`
Pause	`Esc`
Inventory (pad: swipe touchpad left)	`I`
Skills (pad: swipe touchpad down)	`O`
Storylines (pad: swipe touchpad up)	`J`
Photo Mode	`F2`
Challenges	`F3`
Skip Event	`H`
Skip Cinematic	`Space`
Map: Center on Deacon	`Space`
Photo Mode: Capture Photo	`C`
Map: Toggle Terrain	`Alt`
Photo Mode: Toggle UI	`U`

Weapons 11

Action	Shortcut
Equip Primary Weapon	`1`
Equip Secondary Weapon	`2`
Equip Special Weapon	`3`
Equip Throwable	`4`
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↓`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↑`
Equip Trap	`5`
Equip Distraction	`6`
Zoom In	`Wheel ↑`
Zoom Out	`Wheel ↓`
Step Zoom	`Shift`

Motorcycle 10

Action	Shortcut
Throttle	`W`
Brake / Reverse	`S`
Steer	`A`then`D`
Nitro (Toggle)	`Alt`
Drift	`Space`
Fire from Bike	`LMB`
Cycle Target Lock	`RMB`
Lean Forward	`Shift`
Lean Backward	`Ctrl`
Disengage Clutch (Toggle)	`Caps Lock`

Exploration 10

Action	Shortcut
Primary Interact	`E`
Survival Vision / Focus Mode (also V)	`MMB`
Secondary Interact	`F`
Binoculars (Toggle)	`B`
Flashlight (Toggle)	`F`
Survival Wheel: Craft Item	`R`
Contextual Action 1	`R`
Contextual Action 2	`Space`
Survival Wheel: Use Item	`E`
Survival Wheel: Toggle Category	`LMB`

Combat 8

Action	Shortcut
Aim (hold)	`RMB`
Fire / Melee	`LMB`
Reload	`R`
Survival Wheel (hold)	`Q`
Quickheal	`X`
Detonator	`G`
Swap Weapon Side	`Z`
Mark Enemy (in Binoculars)	`LMB`

Movement 6

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Sprint (Toggle)	`Shift`
Crouch / Slide (Toggle; also C)	`Ctrl`
Climb / Mantle	`Space`
Roll	`Space`
Walk (Toggle)	`Caps Lock`

Sourced from youtube.com, magicgameworld.com Last verified September 25, 2026 Shortcuts last changed September 25, 2026

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Map (pad: swipe touchpad right)	`TouchpadTrackpad`
Pause	`OptionsMenu`
Inventory (pad: swipe touchpad left)	`TouchpadTrackpad`
Skills (pad: swipe touchpad down)	`TouchpadTrackpad`
Storylines (pad: swipe touchpad up)	`TouchpadTrackpad`

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Swap Weapon (tap) / Special (hold)	`▲Y`

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Throttle	`R2R2`
Brake / Reverse	`L2L2`
Steer	`L-Stick`
Nitro (Toggle)	`✕A`
Drift	`●B`
Fire from Bike	`R1R1`
Mount / Dismount (hold)	`■X`
Cycle Target Lock	`L1L1`

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Survival Vision / Focus Mode (also V)	`R3R3`
Binoculars (Toggle)	`D-Pad ↑`
Flashlight (Toggle)	`D-Pad ↓`

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Aim (hold)	`L2L2`
Fire / Melee	`R2R2`
Reload	`■X`
Survival Wheel (hold)	`L1L1`
Quickheal	`D-Pad ←`
Detonator	`D-Pad →`

Action	PlayStationSteam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Sprint (Toggle)	`L3L3`
Crouch / Slide (Toggle; also C)	`●B`
Climb / Mantle	`✕A`
Roll	`R1R1`

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Days Gone controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Days Gone?: Days Gone, a action game, uses 60 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 Days Gone controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Days Gone's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Days Gone support a controller?: Yes — Days Gone has full gamepad support. The PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Days Gone controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Days Gone also released on PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Days Gone resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Days Gone or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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All Days Gone controls

Menus 13

Weapons 11

Motorcycle 10

Exploration 10

Combat 8

Movement 6

Menus 5

Weapons 1

Motorcycle 8

Exploration 3

Combat 6

Movement 5

Days Gone controls — FAQ

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All Days Gone controls

Menus 13

Weapons 11

Motorcycle 10

Exploration 10

Combat 8

Movement 6

Menus 5

Weapons 1

Motorcycle 8

Exploration 3

Combat 6

Movement 5

Days Gone controls — FAQ

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