Learn the default controls for Silent Hill 2 (Remake) on PS5, Xbox, and PC. Master movement, combat, inventory, and more with this quick reference guide.
Hey there! So you're diving into the fog of Silent Hill 2 (Remake)? Awesome choice! Before we get too deep, let's make sure you know your way around the controller. You can actually tweak these settings anytime in the options menu, but it's good to get a feel for the defaults first.
Here's a breakdown of what does what, whether you're playing on PlayStation 5, Xbox, or PC:
| Controls | Function |
| Left Analog / Left Thumbstick | Movement |
| Right Analog / Right Thumbstick | Move camera |
| D-Pad Up | Map |
| D-Pad Right | Weapon Change: Rifle |
| D-Pad Down | Weapon Change: Shotgun |
| D-Pad Left | Weapon Change: Handgun |
| X / A | Interact / Extended Movement / Flip (Investigation) / Struggling |
| Square / X | Reload |
| Triangle / Y | Quick Heal (Tap) / Syringe Heal (Hold) / Read (Investigation) |
| Circle / B | Back (In Gameplay) / Dodge / Skip |
| L1 / LB | Previous Item (Investigation) / Sprint |
| L2 / LT | Row Left / Zoom (Investigation / Ranged Aim |
| R1 / RB | Next Item (Investigation) / Quick Turn |
| R2 / RT | Row Right / Shoot / Melee Attack |
| R3 / Click Right Thumbstick | Flashlight |
| Touchpad / Windows | Inventory |
| Options / Menu | Pause |
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