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The Outer Worlds 2 Keyboard & Controller Controls

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The Outer Worlds 2 is Obsidian's first-person action-RPG sequel set in the Halcyon-adjacent Arcadia colony, mixing gunplay, gadgets, and dialogue-driven roleplay. These default keyboard, mouse, and Xbox controller bindings cover movement, weapons, the Tactical Time Dilation gadget, companion abilities, gear, and menus.

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All The Outer Worlds 2 controls

Layout

39 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Outer Worlds 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl

+ 1 more control in the table below

Combat & Weapons 12

Action Shortcut
Attack / Fire LMB
Aim / Block RMB
Reload R
Power Attack / Overcharge (hold) LMB
Quick Melee T
Next Weapon Wheel ↓
Previous Weapon Wheel ↑
Weapon Slot 1 1
Weapon Slot 2 2
Holster Weapon (hold) R
Weapon Slot 3 3
Weapon Slot 4 4

Movement 8

Action Shortcut
Move Forward W
Move Back S
Move Left A
Move Right D
Look / Camera Mouse
Jump Space
Crouch / Sneak Ctrl
Sprint Shift

Interface & Map 7

Action Shortcut
Map M
Pause Menu Esc
Journal J
Ledger Tab
Perspective (1st/3rd) U
Quick Save F5
Quick Load F9

Tactical Time Dilation 4

Action Shortcut
Activate Gadget (Tactical Time Dilation) Q
Throw (hold to aim) G
Next Gadget X
Next Throwable 5

Abilities 3

Action Shortcut
Medical Inhaler (Heal) Z
Companion 1 Ability C
Companion 2 Ability V

Interaction 3

Action Shortcut
Interact / Use E
Secondary Interact F
Flashlight L

Inventory & Gear 2

Action Shortcut
Inventory I
Character Menu K

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The Outer Worlds 2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for The Outer Worlds 2?
The Outer Worlds 2, a rpg game, uses 39 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap The Outer Worlds 2 controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Outer Worlds 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does The Outer Worlds 2 support a controller?
Yes — The Outer Worlds 2 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 2 controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official The Outer Worlds 2 resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Outer Worlds 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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