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Controls: Gameplay
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Controls: Gameplay

Master Uncharted 4's gameplay controls! Learn character movement, combat actions, camera controls, and item usage with this quick guide.

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Master Uncharted 4's gameplay controls! Learn character movement, combat actions, camera controls, and item usage with this quick guide.

Alright, let's get you up to speed on how to actually *play* Uncharted 4. It's pretty intuitive once you know what does what, so think of this as your quick cheat sheet for everything from running around to blasting bad guys.

We'll break it down into two main parts: how you move and interact with the world (Navigation), and how you handle yourself in a firefight (Combat).

Navigation Controls

This is all about getting around. You'll be using these constantly, so they're good to have memorized early on.

Control Description
Left Analog Stick Character Movement
Right Analog Stick Camera Movement
Triangle Interact, Pick Up
X Jump, Climb
Circle Ledge Drop, Roll, Dive
D-Pad: Up Hint
D-Pad: Down Locate Ally/Vehicle
L1 Rope
L2 Brake
R2 Accelerate
R3 Reset Camera
Option Open Menu
Touchpad Open Journal

Combat Controls

When things get heated, you'll need these. Knowing them can save your life!

Control Description
Left Analog Stick Character Movement
Right Analog Stick Camera Movement
Triangle Reload, Break Hold
X Swap Shoulder
Circle Enter/Exit Cover, Evade
Square Melee Attack
D-Pad: Left/Right Switch Weapon
R1 Throw Grenade (Hold to arc)
L2 Aim Weapon
R2 Fire Weapon
L3 Mark Enemy
R3 Zoom (with scope)

That covers the basics! Practice these moves, and you'll be navigating and fighting like a pro in no time.

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