Controls

Get a grip on Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered! This guide breaks down all controller and PC button mappings for movement, combat, and menus so you can play like a pro.

Alright, let's get you familiar with how to actually move and fight in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. It might seem like a lot at first, but once you know what button does what, you'll be navigating the wilds and taking down machines like a seasoned hunter in no time. We'll cover both the PlayStation controller and PC keyboard/mouse setups.

Think of this as your cheat sheet. Whenever you're unsure about a specific action, just pop back here and check it out. Knowing these controls is key to pulling off those slick dodges, precise shots, and quick item uses that separate a novice from a veteran.

Controller Layout (PS4 & Xbox)

Here’s a breakdown of what each button does when you’re using a controller. It’s pretty standard stuff for action games, but paying attention to the nuances, especially in combat, will make a huge difference.

PS4	XBOX	Command
		Character Movement
		Camera Movement
		Use Medicine
		Switch Item
		Use Item
[X] / [A]	[A] / [X]	Jump Gallop (Mount)
[Circle] / [B]	[B] / [A]	Roll
[L1] / [LB]	[LB] / [L1]	Crouch Slide (while sprinting)
[Square] / [X]	[X] / [A]	Interact
[R1] / [RB]	[RB] / [R1]	Weapon Wheel
[R2] / [RT]	[RT] / [R2]	Light Attack Highlight Track (Focus)
[L2] / [LT]	[LT] / [L2]	Aim Weapon
[R2] / [RT] (Hold)	[RT] / [R2] (Hold)	Heavy Attack Fire Weapon (when aiming) Tag Target (Focus)
[L3] / [LS] (Click)	[LS] (Click)	Sprint
[Touchpad Button] / [View Button]	[Share Button] / [Select Button]	Focus
[Options Button] / [Menu Button]	[Start Button] / [Options Button]	Pause Menu
		Game Menu

PC Keyboard & Mouse Layout

If you’re playing on PC, you’ve got a bit more flexibility with keybinds, but here are the default controls. Get comfortable with these, especially the combat commands, as they’ll be your bread and butter.

KEY	Command
GAME
[W, A, S, D]	Character Movement
[Mouse Movement]	Camera Movement
[Caps Lock]	Toggle Walk/Run
[Shift]	Sprint
[Ctrl]	Crouch Slide (while sprinting)
[Spacebar]	Jump
[Spacebar] (Hold)	Dodge Roll Slow Mount
[E]	Interact
[F]	Focus
[4]	Use Medicine Pouch
[3]	Use Selected Tool
[1], [2]	Cycle Tools
[H] (Hold)	Show HUD
[U]	Manual Save (at campfires)
COMBAT
[1]	Fast Equip Weapon
[Left Mouse Button]	Light Melee Fire (while aiming) Tag Target (Focus)
[Right Mouse Button] + [Left Mouse Button]	Heavy Melee
[Right Mouse Button] (Hold)	Aim Weapon
[R] (while aiming)	Reload
[Q] (while aiming)	Concentration (while aiming)
[Tab] (hold)	Weapon Wheel
[R]	Highlight Track
MENU
[Esc]	Game Menu
[Esc]	Pause Menu
[Page Up]	Page Left
[Page Down]	Page Right Take All (while Looting)
[Delete]	Unequip / Drop / Clear Slot / Mark to Sell
[T]	Disassemble multiple / Create Job / Sell multiple / Show on Map
[Enter]	Take / Select / Equip / Modify / Disassemble / Craft / Buy / Sell / Activate Quest / Play Datapoints
[K]	Skills
[I]	Inventory
[C]	Crafting
[M]	Map
[J]	Quests
[N]	Notebook

Don't worry if you can't memorize all of this right away. The game will prompt you when you need to use a specific button, and you can always refer back to this guide. The most important ones to get down early are movement, dodging, aiming, and using your Focus. Happy hunting!