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Resident Evil Village Keyboard & Controller Controls
Horror games →A reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Resident Evil Village (RE8) on PC. Covers movement, aiming and shooting, guarding, item and weapon switching, and menus for Ethan Winters' survival horror adventure.
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All Resident Evil Village controls
22 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Resident Evil Village's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Run / Sprint | Shift |
| Crouch / Stand | C |
| Quick Turn (180°) | Q |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Aim Weapon | RMB |
| Attack / Fire | LMB |
| Reload | R |
| Guard / Block | Space |
| Zoom In / Out (Scope) | Alt |
Inventory/Items 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Inventory | Tab |
| Use Recovery Item / Heal | Ctrl |
| Open Inventory (alt) | I |
Interaction 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Examine / Pick Up Item | F |
| Move Camera / Look | Mouse |
| Examine / Pick Up Item (alt) | Enter |
Interface 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Map / Journal | V |
| Pause Game / Menu | P |
| Open Map / Journal (alt) | M |
Weapons 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch Weapon (Slots 1-4) | 1 |
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Movement 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Run / Sprint | LSL3L3LS |
| Crouch / Stand | LBL1L1L |
Combat 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Aim Weapon | LTL2L2ZL |
| Attack / Fire | RBR1R1R |
| Reload | X■XY |
| Guard / Block | LBL1L1L |
Inventory/Items 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Inventory | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Use Recovery Item / Heal | Y▲YX |
Interaction 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Examine / Pick Up Item | A✕AB |
| Move Camera / Look | R-Stick |
Interface 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Map / Journal | —TouchpadTrackpad— |
| Pause Game / Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
Weapons 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Switch Weapon (Slots 1-4) | D-Pad ↑ |
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Resident Evil Village controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Resident Evil Village?
- Resident Evil Village, a horror game, uses 22 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 Village controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Resident Evil Village's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Resident Evil Village support a controller?
- Yes — Resident Evil Village 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 Resident Evil Village controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Resident Evil Village resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Resident Evil Village or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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