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Resident Evil Keyboard & Controller Controls
Resident Evil is the 2015 HD Remaster of Capcom's 2002 remake of the original Spencer Mansion nightmare, played as Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine. The keyboard keys below are the PC defaults from Capcom's own PC manual. Controller buttons come from Capcom's Xbox One manual for the same remaster and use the default Alternate control type: the left stick moves relative to the camera, while the D-pad keeps the tank-style steering of the Original type. Doors, ladders, item boxes and typewriter saves all go through the one Action key.
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All Resident Evil controls
29 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Resident Evil's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Up (camera-relative) | W |
| Move Down (camera-relative) | S |
| Move Left (camera-relative) | A |
| Move Right (camera-relative) | D |
| Run (hold with a movement key; on a pad, push the left stick all the way) | Shift |
| 180° Turn (pad: flick the right stick, or D-pad Down + X) | Q |
| Push an Object (hold a movement key into it) | W |
Menus 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Status Screen (items, health, files) | N |
| Map | M |
| Confirm / Select Command (Use, Examine, Combine, Equip) | Enter |
| Options Screen | Esc |
| Cancel / Back | Esc |
| Move to the Defensive Items List (in the item list) | LEFT |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Aim | RMB |
| Attack (while aiming) | RMBLMB |
| Reload (while aiming) | R |
| Use Defensive Item (when grabbed; automatic by default) | E |
| Change Aiming Target (while aiming) | C |
Interaction 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Action / Inspect (open doors, talk, pick up) | F |
| Use Item Box / Typewriter (save with an Ink Ribbon) | F |
| Climb Up / Down | F |
Map 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Map: Previous / Next Area | LEFT |
| Map: Floor Up | UP |
| Map: Floor Down | DOWN |
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Movement 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Up (camera-relative) | L-Stick |
| Move Down (camera-relative) | L-Stick |
| Move Left (camera-relative) | L-Stick |
| Move Right (camera-relative) | L-Stick |
| Run (hold with a movement key; on a pad, push the left stick all the way) | L-Stick |
| 180° Turn (pad: flick the right stick, or D-pad Down + X) | R-Stick |
| Push an Object (hold a movement key into it) | L-Stick |
Menus 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Status Screen (items, health, files) | Y▲YX |
| Map | RBR1R1R |
| Confirm / Select Command (Use, Examine, Combine, Equip) | A✕AB |
| Options Screen | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Cancel / Back | B●BA |
| Move to the Defensive Items List (in the item list) | L-Stick |
D-pad Movement 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Walk Forward (tank-style, D-pad) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Walk Back (tank-style, D-pad) | D-Pad ↓ |
| Turn Left / Right (tank-style, D-pad) | D-Pad ← |
| Run Forward (tank-style) | D-Pad ↑X■XY |
| 180° Turn (tank-style) | D-Pad ↓X■XY |
Combat 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Aim | LTL2L2ZL |
| Attack (while aiming) | LTL2L2ZLRTR2R2ZR |
| Reload (while aiming) | LTL2L2ZLB●BA |
| Use Defensive Item (when grabbed; automatic by default) | LBL1L1L |
| Change Aiming Target (while aiming) | LTL2L2ZLLBL1L1L |
Interaction 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Action / Inspect (open doors, talk, pick up) | A✕AB |
| Use Item Box / Typewriter (save with an Ink Ribbon) | A✕AB |
| Climb Up / Down | A✕AB |
Map 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Map: Previous / Next Area | L-Stick |
| Map: Floor Up | L-Stick |
| Map: Floor Down | L-Stick |
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Resident Evil controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Resident Evil?
- Resident Evil, a horror 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 Resident Evil controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Resident Evil's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Resident Evil support a controller?
- Yes — Resident Evil 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 Resident Evil controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Resident Evil 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 Resident Evil resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Resident Evil or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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