Atomic Heart has a lot going for it, meaning there’s a ton of information to remember. Losing track of how a particular mechanic works are just as easy as forgetting some controls, and it’s not possible to look at any tips again.
To help keep you on the right track, here is a list of the Atomic Heart controls for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Those using PC will want to pay close attention since they have extra options that allow for more flexibility, including an exclusive cartridge menu that allows them to use cartridges a bit easier.
Atomic Heart Controls and Keybindings List
These controls are all the default settings. For console players that won’t mean much because it’s not possible to customize the controls. PC players on the other hand can change a majority of their controls, although it’s worth noting this can sometimes result in awkward issues down the keybindings menu doesn’t list everything.
Default PlayStation Controls
Movement
- Movement: Left Stick
- Camera/Aiming: Right Stick
- Jump: X
- Dodge: Circle
- Crouch: R3
Combat
- Attack: R2
- Secondary Attack/Aim: L2
- Recharge/Reload: Square
- Switch Abilities/Polymer: D-Pad Up
- Next Weapon: D-Pad Right
- Previous Weapon: D-Pad Left
- Use Health: D-Pad Down
- Shock: Triangle
- Use Ability/Polymer: L1
- Radial Menu: Hold Square
Vehicle
- Acceleration: R2
- Brake/Reverse: L2
- Turning: Left Stick
- Handbrake: Square
Inventory and Exploration
- Pause Menu: Pause/Options
- Interact: R1
- Scanning: Double Tap R1/Double Tap R1 and Hold
- Inventory: Touchpad
- Map: Hold Touchpad
Default Xbox Controls
Movement
- Movement: Left Stick
- Camera/Aiming: Right Stick
- Jump: A
- Dodge: B
- Crouch: Right Stick Press
Combat
- Attack: RT
- Secondary Attack/Aim: LT
- Recharge/Reload: X
- Switch Abilities/Polymer: D-Pad Up
- Next Weapon: D-Pad Right
- Previous Weapon: D-Pad Left
- Use Health: D-Pad Down
- Shock: Y
- Use Ability/Polymer: LB
- Radial Menu: Hold X
Vehicle
- Acceleration: RT
- Brake/Reverse: LT
- Turning: Left Stick
- Handbrake: X
Inventory and Exploration
- Pause Menu: Menu
- Interact: RB
- Scanning: Double Tap RB/Double Tap RB and Hold
- Inventory: View
- Map: Hold View
Default PC Controls
Movement
- Move Forward: W
- Move Back: S
- Move Left: A
- Move Right: D
- Camera: Mouse
- Jump: Spacebar
- Dodge: Shift
- Crouch: Control
Combat
- Attack: Left Click
- Secondary Attack/Aim: Right Click
- Recharge/Reload: R
- Weapon Slot 1: 1
- Weapon Slot 2: 2
- Weapon Slot 3: 3
- Weapon Slot 4: 4
- Activate Slot 5: 5
- Activate Slot 6: 6
- Next Weapon: Mouse Wheel Scroll Down
- Previous Weapon: Mouse Wheel Scroll Up
- Shock: V
- Ability 1/Polymer 1: Q
- Ability 2/Polymer 2: E
- Radial Menu: Tab
- Cartridge Menu: Mouse Wheel Middle Click
Vehicle
- Acceleration: W
- Turn Left: A
- Turn Right: D
- Brake/Reverse: S
- Handbrake: Left Shift
Inventory and Exploration
- Pause Menu: Esc
- Interact: F
- Inventory: I
- Scanning: Left Alt
- Use Consumable: X
- Next Consumable: C
- Previous Consumable: Z
- Map: M
- Listen to Audio Diary: G
That covers our default Atomic Heart controls list for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. If anything else had you stumped, such as how to access Testing Ground 9, our Atomic Heart guides page can help.
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