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Metro Exodus Keyboard & Controller Controls
Metro Exodus is 4A Games' 2019 shooter that takes Artyom out of the Moscow metro and across Russia aboard the Aurora, a steam train, over a year of open levels. These are the default keys from the game's own binding screens: movement, plus the survival gear the series is built around, meaning the gas mask and filter swap, the hand-charged flashlight, the lighter, the backpack for crafting on the move and the journal. On a controller the gas mask shares the down d-pad with the filter swap (hold it to put the mask on), and the lighter and backpack sit in the equipment menu under a held LB.
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All Metro Exodus controls
14 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Metro Exodus's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Jump | Space |
Equipment 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Gas Mask | G |
| Swap Filter | T |
| Light / Charger (hold) | F |
| Backpack (hold) | I |
| Lighter | L |
Menus 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Journal | M |
| Back / Close Menu | Esc |
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Movement 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Jump | A✕A |
Equipment 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Gas Mask | D-Pad ↓ |
| Swap Filter | D-Pad ↓ |
| Light / Charger (hold) | D-Pad ← |
| Backpack (hold) | LBL1L1A✕A |
| Lighter | LBL1L1X■X |
Menus 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Journal | ViewShareView |
| Back / Close Menu | B●B |
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Metro Exodus controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Metro Exodus?
- Metro Exodus, a shooter game, uses 14 default keybinds across 3 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Metro Exodus controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Metro Exodus's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Metro Exodus support a controller?
- Yes — Metro Exodus 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 Metro Exodus controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Metro Exodus 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 Metro Exodus resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Metro Exodus or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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