This page contains information on the basic controls and settings in the game Death Stranding. Read on for tips about how to change between the English and Japanese voice actors, and how to change the in-game Difficulty Mode.
List of Contents
Button | Explanation of Function |
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Change Posture (Squat) |
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Select (Terminal Screen) / Take a Break |
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Jump / Climb |
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Climb Up Steps |
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Pick Up Cargo |
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Action (Attack / Use a Structure) |
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Move |
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Dash / Stop Dashing |
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Camera Orientation |
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Switch Between Left and Right Camera |
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Activate the Compass |
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Left Hand Action |
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Activate the Sensor |
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Stop Breathing |
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Right Hand Action |
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Hang On With Both Hands |
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Switch Equipment |
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Use or Switch Out Item |
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Switch Function |
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Switch Tool |
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Pose / Open the Terminal |
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Communication Button |
For more information on the basics you'll need to know to get started in the game, check out the article below.
The Game Difficulty can be changed in the options menu. Select Options, then Game Settings. From Game Settings, choose the Difficulty Mode by setting the “Game Difficulty”. Pressing the left button can change the Game Difficulty to one of the easier settings, while pressing the right button can change the Game Difficulty to one of the harder settings.
Which Difficulty Mode Should I Choose?
The language of in-game text, as well as in-game voice actors, can be changed from the options page on the title screen. If you'd like to hear how the voices sound for Japanese audiences, you can easily change the voice settings from here.
![]() Hook Punch |
Quick punch attack. |
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![]() Bull Rush |
Charge forward and attack. Charge will only stop if you press ![]() |
![]() Pulverize |
A powerful attack that instantly kills a Survivor. |
Rampart | Defensive Stance to protect yourself from damage. |
Stalker | Reveals the location of the Survivors. |
Game Controls & Settings
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