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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair Keyboard & Controller Controls
EDF 4.1 gives each class its own scheme, and the Fencer's is the one that differs: two weapons, one per hand, so Shift and Space ready them while the mouse buttons fire. The rows below are D3 Publisher's own table, which prints the keyboard and pad columns side by side; the Fencer block keeps its own group.
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All EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair controls
26 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
26 shortcuts
Combat 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack | LMB |
| Zoom / Activate | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Switch Weapons | Wheel |
| Mount Vehicle / Rescue Fallen Ally | E |
| Weapon Shortcut 1 | 1 |
| Weapon Shortcut 2 | 2 |
| Mark a Location or an Enemy | Q |
| Weapon Shortcut 3 (Air Raider) | 3 |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forwards | W |
| Move Backwards | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Aim | Mouse |
| Jump (Wing Divers: hold to fly) | Space |
| Roll Left (Space while moving the mouse left — Ranger, Air Raider) | Space |
| Roll Right (Space while moving the mouse right — Ranger, Air Raider) | Space |
Fencer 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use – Left Hand (Fencer) | Shift |
| Attack – Left Hand (Fencer) | RMB |
| Use – Right Hand (Fencer) | Space |
| Attack – Right Hand (Fencer) | LMB |
| Jump (Fencer) | MMB |
Interface 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause Menu | Esc |
| Chat Messages | RIGHT |
| Chat Messages Shortcut | Ctrl |
| Display the Chat Window | T |
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Combat 6
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack | R2R2 |
| Zoom / Activate | L1L1 |
| Reload | ■X |
| Switch Weapons | R1R1 |
| Mount Vehicle / Rescue Fallen Ally | ●B |
| Mark a Location or an Enemy | R3R3 |
Movement 8
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forwards | L-Stick |
| Move Backwards | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Aim | R-Stick |
| Jump (Wing Divers: hold to fly) | L2L2 |
| Roll Left (Space while moving the mouse left — Ranger, Air Raider) | L2L2 |
| Roll Right (Space while moving the mouse right — Ranger, Air Raider) | R2R2 |
Fencer 5
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use – Left Hand (Fencer) | L1L1 |
| Attack – Left Hand (Fencer) | L2L2 |
| Use – Right Hand (Fencer) | R1R1 |
| Attack – Right Hand (Fencer) | R2R2 |
| Jump (Fencer) | ✕A |
Interface 3
| Action | PlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pause Menu | OptionsMenu |
| Chat Messages | D-Pad → |
| Chat Messages Shortcut | ▲Y |
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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair?
- EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair, a shooter game, uses 26 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair support a controller?
- Yes — EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair has full gamepad support. The PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair also released on PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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