It Takes Two
It Takes Two

Basic Controls — It Takes Two Guide

Master the basic controls for It Takes Two, including movement, camera, jumping, and using unique character abilities for seamless cooperative play.

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It Takes Two features intuitive controls, but mastering them is key to seamless cooperation. Both Cody and May share a core set of movements:

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Basic Controls
  • Left Stick: Move Character
  • Right Stick: Camera Control
  • A/X (Jump Button): Jump (press twice for double jump)
  • B/Circle (Action Button): Interact / Use Ability
  • X/Square (Attack Button): Melee Attack (contextual)
  • Y/Triangle (Special Ability): Use unique character ability (changes per chapter)
  • Left Trigger: Aim (contextual)
  • Right Trigger: Use Aimed Ability (contextual)
  • Left Bumper: Sprint
  • Right Bumper: Call Partner / Ping
  • Select/View Button: Open Map / Objectives
  • Start/Menu Button: Pause Game / Options

Familiarize yourselves with these basic inputs before starting your adventure.