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METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain Keyboard & Controller Controls
METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain is Kojima Productions' open-world stealth game, in which Venom Snake infiltrates Afghanistan and Central Africa and builds up the Diamond Dogs from Mother Base. On PC, WASD moves and C cycles stance, while aiming, CQC, the D-pad weapon slots, and the iDroid device are laid out on the controller's default Action Type scheme.
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All METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain controls
29 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Change Stance (Stand / Crouch / Crawl) | C |
| Switch Between Run / Dash | Shift |
| Quick Dive | Space |
| Switch Between Walk / Run | Ctrl |
Actions 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Context-Sensitive Action | E |
Camera 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch Zoom | V |
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Movement 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Change Stance (Stand / Crouch / Crawl) | A✕A |
| Switch Between Run / Dash | LSL3L3 |
| Quick Dive | X■X |
Actions 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Context-Sensitive Action | Y▲Y |
| Fulton Extraction (Hold) | Y▲Y |
| Carry Body / Pick Up Weapon (Hold) | B●B |
| Interrogate Held-Up Enemy | LBL1L1R-Stick |
| Climb Up From Ledge | Y▲Y |
| Drop From Ledge | A✕A |
Combat 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Ready Weapon / Aim (Hold) | LTL2L2 |
| Attack / CQC | RTR2R2 |
| Reload | B●B |
| Switch Weapon While Aiming | LTL2L2X■X |
| Toggle Shoulder / First-Person View While Aiming | LTL2L2RBR1R1 |
Weapons & Items 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Equip Primary Weapon | D-Pad ↑ |
| Equip Secondary Weapon | D-Pad ↓ |
| Equip Support Weapon | D-Pad → |
| Equip Item | D-Pad ← |
Camera 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Control Camera | R-Stick |
| Binoculars (Hold) | RBR1R1 |
| Switch Zoom | RSR3R3 |
Menus 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open / Close iDroid | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Call Menu (Hold) / Radio Call (Tap) | LBL1L1 |
| Pause Menu | ViewShareView |
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METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain?
- METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, a action game, uses 29 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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain support a controller?
- Yes — METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain 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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain 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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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