Game Controls & Settings | Death Stranding

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.

Controller Functions

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Functions of each Controller Button

Button	Explanation of Function
	Change Posture (Squat)
Hold	Select (Terminal Screen) / Take a Break
	Jump / Climb
Hold	Climb Up Steps
	Pick Up Cargo
	Action (Attack / Use a Structure)
	Move
	Dash / Stop Dashing
	Camera Orientation
	Switch Between Left and Right Camera
	Activate the Compass
	Left Hand Action
	Activate the Sensor
Hold	Stop Breathing
	Right Hand Action
+	Hang On With Both Hands
	Switch Equipment
	Use or Switch Out Item
	Switch Function
	Switch Tool
	Pose / Open the Terminal
	Communication Button

For more information on the basics you'll need to know to get started in the game, check out the article below.

Game Basics (How to Play)

Recommended Settings

Changing the Difficulty Level

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?

Changing Between Japanese and English Voice Actors

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.

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Beginner's Tips & Guides

Hook Punch	Quick punch attack.
Bull Rush	Charge forward and attack. Charge will only stop if you press or a wall is encountered.
Pulverize	A powerful attack that instantly kills a Survivor.
Rampart	Defensive Stance to protect yourself from damage.
Stalker	Reveals the location of the Survivors.