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The Long Dark is Hinterland Studio's first-person survival game set in a frozen Canadian wilderness after a geomagnetic disaster. These are the default PC key bindings from the game's Options > Key Bindings screen: movement, the radial menu, the 1-4 quick actions for light, weapon, decoy and fire, and the menu keys.
All The Long Dark keyboard controls
30 shortcuts
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Auto Walk | Z |
Actions 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Shoot | LMB |
| Radial Menu | Space |
| Place / Aim / Throw | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Put Away | H |
| Rotate Left | Q |
| Rotate Right | E |
Menus 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Backpack | I |
| Quick Stats | Tab |
| Map | M |
| Status | F |
| Pause Menu | Esc |
| Clothing | C |
| Journal | J |
System 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Save | F5 |
| Quick Load | F6 |
| Screenshot | F9 |
| High-Resolution Screenshot (HUD Disabled) | F10 |
| Debug Screenshot | F8 |
Quick Actions 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Equip Light Source | 1 |
| Equip Weapon | 2 |
| Start Fire | 4 |
| Drop Decoy | 3 |
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30 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Long Dark's control settings.
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The Long Dark controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for The Long Dark?
- The Long Dark, a survival & sandbox game, uses 30 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap The Long Dark controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Long Dark's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these The Long Dark controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official The Long Dark resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Long Dark or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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