Movement in 'Everybody's Gone to the Rapture' is deliberately slow to encourage exploration and absorption of the atmosphere. You control Dr. Katherine Collins, though her presence is largely unseen. The primary controls are:

- Left Analog Stick (or W, A, S, D): Move forward, backward, left, and right.
- Right Analog Stick (or Mouse): Look around.
- X Button (or E Key): Interact with objects (doors, radios, phones, light anomalies).
- R2 Button (or Left Shift Key): Sprint/Walk faster. This is a crucial control as Katherine's default walking speed is quite slow. Holding R2/Shift will significantly speed up your traversal, but it's not a true 'sprint' in the action game sense.
- Circle Button (or Q Key): Focus/Zoom. This allows you to get a closer look at certain objects or areas, often revealing subtle details or clues.
Familiarize yourself with these controls as you begin your journey. The game is not about quick reflexes, but about deliberate movement and careful observation.