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The Outer Worlds Keyboard & Controller Controls
RPG games →Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Obsidian's sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds. Covers movement, gunplay and melee, weapon switching, Tactical Time Dilation (TTD), and the inventory and menu screens.
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All The Outer Worlds controls
23 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Outer Worlds'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 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Move Forward | W |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch / Sneak | Ctrl |
| Move Back | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
Weapons 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cycle Weapons | SCROLL |
| Weapon Slot 1 | 1 |
| Weapon Slot 2 | 2 |
| Weapon Slot 3 | 3 |
| Weapon Slot 4 | 4 |
Combat 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack / Fire (hold for Power Attack) | LMB |
| Aim / Block (hold) | RMB |
| Reload (hold to Holster) | R |
| Use / Interact | E |
Inventory/Menus 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Inventory | I |
| Map | M |
| Ledger | Tab |
| Journal / Quests | J |
Abilities 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Tactical Time Dilation (TTD) | Q |
Misc 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Main Menu | Esc |
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Movement 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Sprint (hold) | LSL3L3LS |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Crouch / Sneak | B●BA |
Weapons 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Cycle Weapons | Y▲YX |
Combat 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Attack / Fire (hold for Power Attack) | RTR2R2ZR |
| Aim / Block (hold) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Reload (hold to Holster) | X■XY |
| Use / Interact | X■XY |
Inventory/Menus 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Inventory | ViewShareView− |
| Map | ViewShareView− |
Abilities 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Tactical Time Dilation (TTD) | RBR1R1R |
Misc 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause / Main Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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The Outer Worlds controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for The Outer Worlds?
- The Outer Worlds, a rpg game, uses 23 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 The Outer Worlds controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Outer Worlds's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does The Outer Worlds support a controller?
- Yes — The Outer Worlds 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 The Outer Worlds controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official The Outer Worlds resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Outer Worlds or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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