Not familiar with the controls to play Remnant 2 on PC, PS5, or Xbox X/S? Don’t worry! This ultimate controls guide will walk you through all the important buttons you need to know.
Game Tutorial: Remnant 2 Controls Guide
Many players, especially newcomers, seek a comprehensive PC, PS5 & Xbox X/S controls guide for Remnant 2. Survival games can be tricky, and sometimes the game doesn’t provide button prompts, leading to frustration. This guide aims to help you understand all the necessary controls.
Remnant 2 All Platforms Controls Guide (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S)
Console players cannot change keybinds in the game, but PC players have the freedom to assign keys as they wish. Let’s explore the controls for each platform.
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Controls for PC – Keyboard & Mouse Keybinds
For PC players, here’s a list of essential controls to navigate Remnant 2.

Movement Controls
Controls | Movement |
A | Left |
W | Forward |
S | Backward |
D | Right |
Left | Turn Left |
Right | Turn Right |
Left Alt | Crouch |
Left Shift | Sprint |
Space Bar | Dodge / Vault |
Interaction Controls
Controls | Interaction |
1 | Relic |
G | Ping |
E | Interact |
L | Flashlight |
2 | Item Slot 1 |
3 | Item Slot 2 |
4 | Item Slot 3 |
5 | Item Slot 4 |
Combat Controls
Controls | Combat |
Q | Ability1 |
X | Switch Weapon |
C | Ability2 |
Left Mouse Button | Shoot |
Right Mouse Button | Aim |
R | Reload |
Left Mouse Button | Melee |
Z | Scope |
F | Weapon Mod |
Left Shif | Shift Camera |
UI Controls
Controls | UI |
E | Item Interact |
F | Dialogue Select |
Space Bar | Dialogue Skip |
F | Contextual IU Input One |
R | Contextual UI Input Two |
Right Mouse Button | Inspect |
Space Bar | Select |
Z | Clear Notification |
W | Character |
S | Inventory |
A | Archetype |
D | Traits |
Right Shift | Next Spectator |
W | Map Camera Forward |
S | Map Camera Backward |
D | Map Camera Right |
A | Map Camera Left |
E | Tab Right |
Q | Tab Left |
X | Sub Tab Right |
Z | Sub Tab Left |
Menus Controls
Controls | Menus |
O | Options |
R | Advanced Stats |
M | Map |
P | Archetype |
J | Character |
Tab | Menu |
I | Inventory |
T | Traits |
That sums up the Remnant 2 Controls guide for PC, PS5, & Xbox Series X/S. If you’re uncertain about which weapon to use, check out the best Weapons tier list. Also, explore the best Class combos to optimize your gameplay in Remnant II.
Remnant 2 Controls Guide for PlayStation 5 – PS5 Console
Controls | Action |
Left Stick | Move / Shift Camera |
D-pad Up | Flashlight |
RS | Move Camera / Scope |
L3 | Sprint |
D-pad Down | Emote |
R2 | Shoot / Attack |
Triangle | Switch Weapon / Item 2 |
Square | Interact / Item 1 |
Circle | Crouch / Item 4 |
X | Dodge / Vault / item 3 |
R1 | Alt Fire Mode |
L2 | Aim |
L1 | Dragon Heart / Alt Mode |
Controls for Xbox Series X/S
Here are the controls for Xbox Series X/S.

Controls | Action |
Menu | Menu |
Left Bumper | Dragon Heart/ Alt Mode |
Left Trigger | Aim |
Right Trigger | Shoot/ Attack |
Right Bumper | Alt Fire Mode |
D-Pad Up | Flashlight |
D-Pad Down | Emote |
Left Stick | Movement / Shift Camera |
Right Stick | Camera/ Scope |
X | Interact / Item 1 |
Y | Switch Weapon / Item 2 |
B | Crouch / Item 4 |
A | Dodge / Vault/ Item 3 |
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Remnant 2 Gameplay
System Requirements for Remnant 2
MINIMUM:
- OS: Win 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7600 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 590
- Storage: 80 GB available space
RECOMMENDED:
- OS: Win 10
- Processor: Intel i5-10600k / AMD R5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700
- Storage: 80 GB available space
Remnant 2 FAQs
What platforms does Remnant 2 support?
Remnant 2 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Can I customize keybindings on PC?
Yes, PC players have the freedom to assign keys as per their preference.
How do I access the controls menu on PS5 and Xbox X/S?
To access the controls menu, pause the game and navigate to the “Settings” or “Options” section.
Are the controls different for each platform?
While the basic controls are similar across platforms, there might be slight variations in keybindings.
Where can I find the best Class combos for Remnant 2?
You can explore the best Class combos and optimize your gameplay in Remnant II through various online guides and resources.