RDR2’s tight, bone-crunching controls unfold across PS4 and PS5 like a high-noon standoff-taut, precise, and ready to redefine your old about-face.
Run.
Sprint (press X repeatedly).
Jump / climb.
Crouch.
Camera.
Clean a weapon / look behind.
Eagle Eye.
Pick up objects / search.
Interaction with the environment / search bodies.
Open the weapons menu.
Hide behind a cover / look at animals.
Focus on a person or an animal.
Take out a weapon / shoot.
Whistle / call horse.
Journal.
Open the bag.
Current mission objective / enlarge the mini-map / honor status.
Change the camera / cinematic camera.
Map.
Controls during combat:
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Lean out / move behind a cover. |
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Aim |
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Dodge / block. |
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Reload / melee. |
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Grab an enemy. |
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Holster and take out a weapon. |
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Aim. |
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Hide behind a cover. |
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Shoot. |
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Dead Eye. |
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Shot from the hip. |
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Aim the camera. |
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Warning shot. |
How do I customize the PS5 controller layout in RDR2
Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS5 does not support in-game customization of the controller layout, as the game uses a fixed, context-sensitive scheme identical to the PS4 version. Players cannot remap buttons directly within RDR2 settings on consoles. Workarounds like system-level PS5 accessibility options exist but do not fully override game-specific inputs.
Console Limitations
Access Settings > Controls in the pause menu to view mappings for third-person, first-person, or horse controls, but no remapping sliders or options appear. Recent player reports confirm R2 interaction changes feel different but stem from contextual prompts, not customizable layouts.
PS5 Accessibility Options
Navigate to PS5 Settings > Accessibility > Controllers > Button Assignments to enable custom profiles swapping buttons (e.g., swap X and Square). Assign a profile to RDR2, test in-game, and adjust sensitivity or stick deadzones separately under Controllers > Communication Method. This partially customizes feel but may conflict with RDR2’s tap/hold distinctions.
PC Alternatives
On PC via Steam or Rockstar Launcher, use Steam Input (right-click game > Properties > Controller > Enable Steam Input) or DS4Windows to remap PS5 DualSense fully. Console players lack these native tools.
Enable PlayStation Configuration Support in Steam settings
Enabling PlayStation Configuration Support in Steam allows proper recognition of PS4 or PS5 controllers, translating inputs for games like RDR2 and often displaying PS button prompts instead of Xbox ones. This global setting applies across Steam library titles once activated. Restart Steam after changes for full effect.
Step-by-Step Activation
Connect your PS5 DualSense via USB or Bluetooth first, ensuring Steam detects it as “Wireless Controller.” Open Steam, go to Steam > Settings > Controller, then click “General Controller Settings.” Check the box for “PlayStation Configuration Support” (or “PS4 Configuration Support” for DualShock 4); calibrate gyro or deadzones if prompted.
Game-Specific Tweaks
Right-click RDR2 in your Steam library, select Properties > Controller, and set “Override for Red Dead Redemption 2” to “Enable Steam Input.” Access “Manage > Controller Configuration” to browse or apply community configs for PS layouts and remapping. Test in-game to confirm PS icons appear.
Troubleshooting Tips
If prompts remain Xbox-style, disable then re-enable the support, or ensure no conflicting software like DS4Windows runs. For RDR2 on PC, this pairs well with per-game remapping for custom layouts unavailable on PS5.
