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Death Stranding Director's Cut Keyboard & Controller Controls

Adventure games → Part of the Death Stranding collection →

Death Stranding Director's Cut is Kojima Productions' delivery-and-traversal game, where every trip means balancing cargo on Sam's back across hostile terrain. These are the PC defaults from the in-game Key Assignments screens, with controller buttons where the game's own Basic Controls diagram shows them; keyboard and mouse are fully remappable.

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All Death Stranding Director's Cut controls

39 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Death Stranding Director's Cut's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

Layout
Esc
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39 shortcuts

Movement 10

Action Shortcut
Move Forwards W
Sprint Shift
Jump / Climb Space
Move Backwards S
Move Left A
Move Right D
Crouch / Stand C
Walk Ctrl
Switch Camera Left/Right T
Zoom In T

Combat & Tools 9

Action Shortcut
Ready Item RMB
Adjust Construction Location / Use Weapon LMB
Attack V
Reload Weapon R
Quick Equip/Unequip Tool 1
Quick Equip/Unequip Item 3
Change Ammo Type Z
Quick Equip/Unequip Equipment 4
Quick Function Change 2

Vehicles 8

Action Shortcut
Use / Dismount Vehicle F
Accelerate W
Brake / Reverse S
Steer Left A
Steer Right D
Handbrake C
Speed Boost Shift
Vehicle Jump Space

Balance & Cargo 6

Action Shortcut
Center Balance (Left) LMB
Center Balance (Right) RMB
Carry on Back E
Open Cargo Menu I
Activate Terminal / Open Cargo Menu F
Hold Breath Alt

Interaction 3

Action Shortcut
Perform Action F
Open Cuff Links Tab
Like / Call Out 5

Odradek 2

Action Shortcut
Scan Q
Compass Mode G

Interface 1

Action Shortcut
Photo Mode F8

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Death Stranding Director's Cut controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Death Stranding Director's Cut?
Death Stranding Director's Cut, a adventure game, uses 39 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Death Stranding Director's Cut controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Death Stranding Director's Cut's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Death Stranding Director's Cut support a controller?
Yes — Death Stranding Director's Cut 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 Death Stranding Director's Cut controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Death Stranding Director's Cut 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 Death Stranding Director's Cut resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Death Stranding Director's Cut or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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