Controls: Gameplay

Master Uncharted 4's gameplay controls! Learn character movement, combat actions, camera controls, and item usage with this quick guide.

Alright, let's get you up to speed on how to actually *play* Uncharted 4. It's pretty intuitive once you know what does what, so think of this as your quick cheat sheet for everything from running around to blasting bad guys.

We'll break it down into two main parts: how you move and interact with the world (Navigation), and how you handle yourself in a firefight (Combat).

Navigation Controls

This is all about getting around. You'll be using these constantly, so they're good to have memorized early on.

Control	Description
Left Analog Stick	Character Movement
Right Analog Stick	Camera Movement
Triangle	Interact, Pick Up
X	Jump, Climb
Circle	Ledge Drop, Roll, Dive
D-Pad: Up	Hint
D-Pad: Down	Locate Ally/Vehicle
L1	Rope
L2	Brake
R2	Accelerate
R3	Reset Camera
Option	Open Menu
Touchpad	Open Journal

Combat Controls

When things get heated, you'll need these. Knowing them can save your life!

Control	Description
Left Analog Stick	Character Movement
Right Analog Stick	Camera Movement
Triangle	Reload, Break Hold
X	Swap Shoulder
Circle	Enter/Exit Cover, Evade
Square	Melee Attack
D-Pad: Left/Right	Switch Weapon
R1	Throw Grenade (Hold to arc)
L2	Aim Weapon
R2	Fire Weapon
L3	Mark Enemy
R3	Zoom (with scope)

That covers the basics! Practice these moves, and you'll be navigating and fighting like a pro in no time.