Mastering the controls is paramount to surviving the relentless onslaught of Ganados. Resident Evil 4 Remake offers a modern control scheme while retaining the classic over-the-shoulder perspective. Familiarize yourself with these inputs, and consider customizing keybindings on PC to suit your playstyle. We recommend practicing parrying and quick-turn maneuvers early on.
Default PC Controls:
| Action | Key |
|---|
| Move | W, A, S, D |
| Aim | Right Mouse Button |
| Shoot | Left Mouse Button |
| Knife Attack | F |
| Parry | Spacebar (while aiming with knife equipped) |
| Reload | R |
| Interact/Confirm | E |
| Run | Left Shift |
| Quick Turn | S + F (or customizable) |
| Inventory | Tab |
| Map | M |
| Flashlight | T |
| Heal | Q |
Quick Slot 1 | 1 | | Quick Slot 2 | 2 |
| Quick Slot 3 | 3 |
Default PlayStation Controls:
| Action | Button |
|---|
| Move | Left Stick |
| Aim | L2 |
| Shoot | R2 |
| Knife Attack | L1 |
| Parry | L1 (while aiming with knife equipped) |
| Reload | Square |
| Interact/Confirm | X |
| Run | L3 (press Left Stick) |
| Quick Turn | Down + Circle |
| Inventory | Touchpad |
| Map | Options |
| Flashlight | Up D-Pad |
| Heal | Right D-Pad |
