What are the default controls for METAL GEAR SURVIVE?

METAL GEAR SURVIVE, a survival & sandbox game, uses 28 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 METAL GEAR SURVIVE controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from METAL GEAR SURVIVE's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does METAL GEAR SURVIVE support a controller?

Yes — METAL GEAR SURVIVE 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 SURVIVE controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. METAL GEAR SURVIVE 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 SURVIVE resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by METAL GEAR SURVIVE or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · 28 default keybinds

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METAL GEAR SURVIVE Keyboard & Controller Controls

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METAL GEAR SURVIVE is Konami's survival spin-off built on the Phantom Pain engine, dropping a soldier into the wormhole world of Dite to scavenge food and water, craft gear and hold base defences against the Wanderers, alone or in co-op. Its PC layout keeps the Metal Gear basics: WASD with C to change stance, right mouse to ready a weapon, Q and E for the two gadgets, and Tab for the iDroid.

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All METAL GEAR SURVIVE controls

28 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in METAL GEAR SURVIVE's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

28 shortcuts

Menus & iDroid 9

Action	Shortcut
Open iDroid Data Device	`Tab`
Pause	`Esc`
Communicate	`6`
Switch Tabs (Left)	`Q`
Switch Tabs (Right)	`E`
Move Cursor Up	`W`
Move Cursor Down	`S`
Move Cursor Left	`A`
Move Cursor Right	`D`

Movement 8

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Change Stance (Stand / Crouch / Crawl)	`C`
Action Based on Situation	`Space`
Toggle Sprint / Run	`Shift`
Switch Between Walk / Run	`Ctrl`

Combat 7

Action	Shortcut
Ready Weapon (Aim)	`RMB`
Attack / CQC	`LMB`
Reload / Pick Up	`R`
Use Right Gadget	`E`
Use Left Gadget	`Q`
Use Active Skill	`T`
Switch Zoom	`V`

Weapons & Gadgets 4

Action	Shortcut
Quick Change: Primary Weapon	`1`
Quick Change: Secondary Weapon	`2`
Quick Change: Right Gadget	`3`
Quick Change: Left Gadget	`4`

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Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Move Forward	`L-Stick`
Move Backward	`L-Stick`
Move Left	`L-Stick`
Move Right	`L-Stick`
Change Stance (Stand / Crouch / Crawl)	`B●B`
Action Based on Situation	`A✕A`
Toggle Sprint / Run	`LSL3L3`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Ready Weapon (Aim)	`LTL2L2`
Attack / CQC	`RTR2R2`
Reload / Pick Up	`X■X`
Use Right Gadget	`RBR1R1`
Use Left Gadget	`LBL1L1`
Use Active Skill	`Y▲Y`
Switch Zoom	`RSR3R3`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Quick Change: Primary Weapon	`D-Pad ↑`
Quick Change: Secondary Weapon	`D-Pad ↓`
Quick Change: Right Gadget	`D-Pad →`
Quick Change: Left Gadget	`D-Pad ←`

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METAL GEAR SURVIVE controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for METAL GEAR SURVIVE?: METAL GEAR SURVIVE, a survival & sandbox game, uses 28 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 METAL GEAR SURVIVE controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from METAL GEAR SURVIVE's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does METAL GEAR SURVIVE support a controller?: Yes — METAL GEAR SURVIVE 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 SURVIVE controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. METAL GEAR SURVIVE 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 SURVIVE resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by METAL GEAR SURVIVE or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Menus & iDroid 9

Movement 8

Combat 7

Weapons & Gadgets 4

Movement 7

Combat 7

Weapons & Gadgets 4

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