Detroit: Become Human Keyboard & Controller Controls
Default PC controls for Quantic Dream's Detroit: Become Human, read from the game's own Key Bindings and Controls screens. The mouse drives interaction gestures and the Mind Palace, while numbered Action keys stand in for the pad's buttons during quick time events and the number row picks dialogue choices.
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All Detroit: Become Human controls
30 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Detroit: Become Human's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 3 more controls in the table below
30 shortcuts
Dialogue 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Dialogue Option 1 | 1 |
| Dialogue Option 2 | 2 |
| Dialogue Option 3 | 3 |
| Dialogue Option 4 | 4 |
| Dialogue Option 1 (alternate) | Num 1 |
| Dialogue Option 2 (alternate) | Num 2 |
| Dialogue Option 3 (alternate) | Num 3 |
| Dialogue Option 4 (alternate) | Num 4 |
Movement 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Action 01 / Move Forward | W |
| Action 02 / Move Backward | S |
| Action 03 / Move Left | A |
| Action 04 / Move Right | D |
| Move (alternate: arrow keys) | UPthenLEFTthenDOWNthenRIGHT |
Interaction 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Gesture | LMB |
| Mind Palace | RMB |
| Contextual Action | F |
| Contextual Exit | Tab |
| Contextual Action (alternate) | Num 0 |
| Contextual Exit (alternate) | End |
Quick Time Events 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Action 05 | Q |
| Action 06 | E |
| Action 07 | Shift |
| Action 08 | Space |
| Action 07 (alternate) | Del |
| Action 08 (alternate) | PgDn |
Camera 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch Camera | Ctrl |
| Switch Camera (alternate) | / |
Menus 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select (menus) | Enter |
| Back (menus) | Esc |
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Movement 1
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
Interaction 2
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact / Gesture | R-Stick |
| Mind Palace | R2R2 |
Camera 1
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Switch Camera | R1R1 |
Menus 1
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Back (menus) | ●B |
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Detroit: Become Human controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Detroit: Become Human?
- Detroit: Become Human, a adventure game, uses 30 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 Detroit: Become Human controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Detroit: Become Human's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Detroit: Become Human support a controller?
- Yes — Detroit: Become Human has full gamepad support. The PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Detroit: Become Human controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Detroit: Become Human also released on PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Detroit: Become Human resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Detroit: Become Human or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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