Abzu
Abzu

Controls and Movement — Abzu Guide

Learn the basic controls for swimming, boosting, interacting, and meditating in Abzu to navigate its underwater world.

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Abzu's controls are intuitive and designed for fluid underwater movement. You'll primarily use a few buttons to swim, interact, and meditate. Mastering these will allow you to gracefully glide through the ocean.

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Controls and Movement
  • Swim: Left Analog Stick (move), Right Analog Stick (camera).
  • Boost: Hold L2/LT (console) or Shift (PC) to accelerate. This is crucial for keeping up with faster fish and covering long distances.
  • Interact: Press X/A (console) or E (PC) to interact with objects, release fish, or activate mechanisms.
  • Meditate: Press Triangle/Y (console) or Q (PC) to enter a meditative state, allowing you to observe the surrounding marine life.
  • Call: Press Square/X (console) or F (PC) to call out, which can sometimes attract nearby fish or activate certain environmental elements.