Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert

Controller Layouts (PS/Xbox)

Learn the standard controller layouts for PS and Xbox in Crimson Desert. Master movement and camera controls with these intuitive assignments.

Controller Layouts (PS/Xbox)

Crimson Desert offers robust controller support for PlayStation and Xbox consoles, providing an intuitive and fluid gameplay experience. The standard layout generally follows common action-adventure game conventions, ensuring familiarity for most players. The left analog stick typically controls character movement, while the right analog stick handles camera rotation and aiming. Face buttons (e.g., Cross/A, Circle/B, Square/X, Triangle/Y) are usually mapped to primary actions like attacking, interacting, dodging, and using skills. The shoulder buttons (L1/LB, R1/RB) and triggers (L2/LT, R2/RT) are often assed to more complex actions, blocking, aiming, or activating special abilities. The D-pad can be used for quick item selection, cycling through targets, or accessing specific menus. The Start/Options button will typically bring up the main menu or pause the game, while the Select/View button might be used for map or inventory access. Pearl Abyss understands that player preferences vary, so Crimson Desert provides extensive controller customization options. Within the game's settings menu, you can usually remap buttons, adjust analog stick sensitivity, and even choose from different pre-set controller layouts. This allows you to tailor the controls to your specific playstyle, whether you prefer a more aggressive combat approach or a defensive stance. Experimenting with these options is highly recommended to find the most comfortable and effective control scheme for your Crimson Desert adventures.

Typical Button Mapping:

  • Left Analog Stick: Movement
  • Right Analog Stick: Camera / Aim
  • Face Buttons (e.g., X/A): Primary Attack / Interact
  • Face Buttons (e.g., O/B): Dodge / Evade
  • Face Buttons (e.g., Square/X): Use Skill / Ability
  • Face Buttons (e.g., Triangle/Y): Secondary Action / Special Attack
  • Left Trigger (LT/L2): Block / Aim
  • Right Trigger (RT/R2): Special Attack / Skill
  • Left Bumper (LB/L1): Cycle Target / Quick Item
  • Right Bumper (RB/R1): Use Item / Special Ability
  • D-Pad: Menu Navigation / Quick Select
  • Start/Options Button: Pause / Main Menu
  • Select/View Button: Map / Inventory

Take the time to explore the controller settings and find the layout that feels most natural for your hands.