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Pentiment Keyboard & controller controls

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Pentiment is Obsidian Entertainment's 2022 narrative adventure set in 16th-century Bavaria, presented as an illuminated manuscript. Its simple control scheme — movement, interact, and a menu button — keeps the focus on dialogue choices, reading, and uncovering the abbey's mysteries.

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All Pentiment controls

Layout

Dialogue 5

Action Shortcut
Advance Dialogue / Skip Typewriter LMB
Dialogue Choice Up W
Dialogue Choice Down S
Confirm Dialogue Choice E
Open Glossary Word / Footnote Tab

Journal & Map 5

Action Shortcut
Open Journal / Menu C
Next Menu Tab E
Previous Menu Tab Q
Map Scroll Up W
Map Scroll Down S

Movement 2

Action Shortcut
Move Left / Right AthenD
Move (all directions) WthenAthenSthenD

Interaction 2

Action Shortcut
Interact / Confirm E
Move / Point to destination (mouse) LMB

System 2

Action Shortcut
Pause / System Menu Esc
Close Menu / Back Esc

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16 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Pentiment's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Pentiment controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Pentiment?
Pentiment, a adventure game, uses 16 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 Pentiment controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Pentiment's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Pentiment support a controller?
Yes — Pentiment has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Pentiment controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Pentiment also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Pentiment resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pentiment or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.