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Disco Elysium Keyboard & Controller Controls
Other games →Disco Elysium is a groundbreaking open-world RPG by ZA/UM where you play a detective with amnesia in a crumbling city. The game is primarily mouse-driven — you click to move and interact — but a set of keyboard shortcuts gives fast access to the inventory, journal, map, thought cabinet, character sheet, and other critical panels.
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All Disco Elysium controls
29 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Disco Elysium's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
Panels 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Inventory | I |
| Open Thought Cabinet | T |
| Open Character Sheet | C |
| Open Journal | J |
| Open Map | M |
| Heal Health (use health item) | Q |
| Heal Morale (use morale item) | E |
| Open Journal (alternate) | P |
| Left Hand Item | |
| Right Hand Item |
Dialogue 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Continue / Confirm Dialogue | Space |
| Select Dialogue Option 1 | 1 |
| Select Dialogue Option 2 | 2 |
| Select Dialogue Option 3 | 3 |
| Navigate Dialogue / Menu Up | UP |
| Navigate Dialogue / Menu Down | DOWN |
Movement 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Character | LMB |
| Run to Location | LMB |
| Move (WASD) | W |
| Zoom In | Wheel ↑ |
| Zoom Out | Wheel ↓ |
Interaction 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Select | LMB |
| Target Interactable Object | Tab |
| Highlight Interactable Objects | Tab |
| Back / Cancel | RMB |
System 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Save | F5 |
| Quick Load | F9 |
| Main Menu / Pause | Esc |
| Help / Show Keymap | F1 |
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Panels 9
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Inventory | X■XY |
| Open Thought Cabinet | Y▲YX |
| Open Character Sheet | X■XY |
| Open Journal | D-Pad ↓ |
| Open Map | D-Pad ← |
| Heal Health (use health item) | D-Pad ← |
| Heal Morale (use morale item) | D-Pad → |
| Left Hand Item | LSL3L3LS |
| Right Hand Item | RSR3R3RS |
Dialogue 5
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Continue / Confirm Dialogue | A✕AB |
| Select Dialogue Option 1 | D-Pad ↑ |
| Select Dialogue Option 2 | D-Pad ↓ |
| Navigate Dialogue / Menu Up | D-Pad ↑ |
| Navigate Dialogue / Menu Down | D-Pad ↓ |
Movement 5
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Character | L-Stick |
| Run to Location | L-Stick |
| Move (WASD) | L-Stick |
| Zoom In | LTL2L2ZL |
| Zoom Out | RTR2R2ZR |
Interaction 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interact / Select | A✕AB |
| Target Interactable Object | R-Stick |
| Highlight Interactable Objects | LBL1L1L |
| Back / Cancel | B●BA |
System 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Main Menu / Pause | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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Disco Elysium controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Disco Elysium?
- Disco Elysium, a other game, uses 29 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Disco Elysium controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Disco Elysium's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Disco Elysium support a controller?
- Yes — Disco Elysium 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 Disco Elysium controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Disco Elysium resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Disco Elysium or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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