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The Outlast Trials Keyboard & Controller Controls
The Outlast Trials is Red Barrels' co-op survival horror game, set in a Cold War experiment where you cannot fight back, only hide, peek and run. Most of a trial is spent on the lean keys, the night-vision toggle and the five item slots on the number row.
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All The Outlast Trials controls
33 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Outlast Trials's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
29 shortcuts
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WASD |
| Run | Shift |
| Crouch (hold) | Ctrl |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch (toggle) | C |
| Peek Left | Q |
| Peek Right | E |
| Peek (hold) | Alt |
Inventory 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Rig | R |
| Previous Item | Wheel ↑ |
| Next Item | Wheel ↓ |
| Objectives / Open Tasks (hold) | Tab |
| Item Slot 1 | 1 |
| Item Slot 2 | 2 |
| Item Slot 3 | 3 |
| Item Slot 4 | 4 |
| Item Slot 5 | 5 |
Interactions 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | LMB |
| Use Item / Throw | RMB |
| Night Vision | F |
| Quick Throw | X |
| Give / Drop Item (hold) | G |
Communication 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Ping / Quick Comms (hold) | MMB |
| Voice Chat (push to talk) | V |
| Accept Invite | Y |
| Decline Invite | N |
| Block Invites | B |
Interface 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Continue (trial end) | C |
| Abandon (trial end) | Q |
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Movement 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Run | LSL3L3 |
| Jump | A✕A |
| Crouch | B●B |
| Peek Left | LBL1L1 |
| Peek Right | RBR1R1 |
| Look / Camera | R-Stick |
| Aim (hold) | LTL2L2 |
Inventory 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Objectives / Open Tasks (hold) | ViewShareView |
Interactions 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact | X■X |
| Use Item / Throw | RTR2R2 |
| Night Vision | Y▲Y |
| Give / Drop Item (hold) | D-Pad ↓ |
Communication 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Ping / Quick Comms (hold) | D-Pad ↑ |
Interface 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
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The Outlast Trials controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for The Outlast Trials?
- The Outlast Trials, a horror game, uses 33 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap The Outlast Trials controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Outlast Trials's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does The Outlast Trials support a controller?
- Yes — The Outlast Trials 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 Outlast Trials controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. The Outlast Trials also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official The Outlast Trials resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Outlast Trials or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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