Basic Controls & Movement — Destiny 2: 2026 Expansion Guide

Basic Controls & Movement

Mastering the fundamental controls and movement mechanics is the first step to becoming an effective Guardian in the 2026 Destiny 2 Expansion. Whether you're navigating the treacherous landscapes of the new expansion's primary destination or engaging in fast-paced combat, fluid movement is key.

Core Movement:

• Movement: Use the left analog stick (console) or WASD keys (PC) to move your Guardian.
• Sprint: Double-tap the sprint button (B on Xbox, Circle on PlayStation, Left Shift on PC) or hold the movement input to sprint. Sprinting allows for faster traversal and can be combined with jumps.
• Jump: Press the jump button (A on Xbox, X on PlayStation, Spacebar on PC). Each class has a unique double jump or lift ability that can be activated mid-air for enhanced aerial maneuverability. Hunters have a triple jump, Titans have a lift, and Warlocks have a glide.
• Crouch: Press the crouch button (X on Xbox, Square on PlayStation, Ctrl on PC) to lower your stance. This can be used to take cover, reduce your hit-box, or activate certain stealth mechanics.
• Melee Attack: Press the melee button (Right Analog Stick click on console, Middle Mouse Button on PC) for a quick, close-range attack. This attack deals significant damage and has a short cooldown.

Combat Controls:

• Fire Weapon: Hold the fire button (Right Trigger on console, Left Mouse Button on PC) to shoot your equipped weapon.
• Aim Down Sights (ADS): Press the ADS button (Left Trigger on console, Right Mouse Button on PC) to aim your weapon for increased accuracy and stability. This is crucial for landing precision shots, especially with sniper rifles or hand cannons like the Palindrome.
• Reload: Press the reload button (X on Xbox, Square on PlayStation, R on PC) to replenish your weapon's ammunition. Be mindful of your surroundings when reloading, as it leaves you vulnerable.
• Grenade: Press the grenade button (Left Bumper on console, Q on PC) to throw your equipped grenade. Different grenade types, such as the Fusion Grenade or the Suppressor Grenade, have distinct effects and trajectories.
• Ability Usage: Your class abilities (Hunter dodge, Titan barricade, Warlock rift) are typically mapped to a dedicated button (e.g., B/Circle on console, F on PC). Your Super ability is activated by pressing both ability and melee buttons simultaneously (e.g., LB+RB on Xbox, L1+R1 on PlayStation, Middle Mouse Button + Q on PC).

Practicing these controls in less demanding areas, such as the Cosmodrome, will build muscle memory. Pay attention to the visual and audio cues that indicate your abilities are ready. For instance, the cooldown for your class ability is often displayed on your HUD. Efficiently chaining together movement abilities, like a Hunter's triple jump followed by a dodge, can help you evade enemy fire from threats like the Hive Acolytes and reposition for a counter-attack. Understanding weapon swap mechanics and quick melee usage can also be vital in close-quarters combat.