The Last of Us 2: Controls PS4 The Last of Us 2 guide, walkthrough
PS4 controls; default controls – can you change them? Additional control settings – are they available? How can I reload my weapon? How to dismount a horse?
Last update: 19 June 2020
This page of The Last of Us 2 guide lists the controls of the game along with their use. In particular, we have compiled the control buttons together with an explanation of their uses. You will also find out if you can change the default controls and if alternative control settings are available.
- The Last of Us 2 - controls
- Control settings in TLoU 2
- How to reload a gun in TLoU2?
- How to dismount a horse?
The Last of Us 2 - controls
 | Movement. |
 | Looking at important locations - this is only possible if there is an important building visible in the distance. Navigation aids - you need to have this feature activated when choosing the difficulty level. Holding breath - only available if you have unlocked this passive ability. The skill makes it easier to fire accurate shots. |
 | Looking around. |
 | Turning flashlight on / off - the infected do not respond to the flashlight being turned on, but the living opponents do. |
| Photo Mode - you must first unlock this shortcut in the control options (Photo Mode Shortcut). |
 | Dodge. Sprint - hold the button to sprint. |
 | Aiming weapon/throwable - you need to hold the button. |
 | Crouch. Crawling - you have to hold the button. |
 | Melee attack - your character will use a knife/fist or a currently possessed "large" melee weapon. Change the position of the camera when aiming (while having L2 pressed). |
 | Interaction. Changing weapon mode - only possible if the weapon e.g. has the option of installing a silencer or using a different type of ammo. Getting on a horse / getting off a horse. |
 | Jump / climb - in some cases the jump has to be combined with sprint (L1). Using the scope - this works only when aiming and only for the weapons you bought the scope for. |
 | Shoot/throw Reload - you must press R2 when you are not aiming the weapon, i.e. you do not have the L2 button pressed. |
 | Switching weapons Listen mode - you have to hold the button. Very helpful when finding and tracking opponents. |
 | Weapon and gadget selection Menu - up. |
 | Weapon and gadget selection Menu - left. |
 | Weapon and gadget selection Menu - right. |
 | Weapon and gadget selection Menu - down. |
 | Backpack inventory - the main bookmarks are crafting, buying passive abilities, and browsing the journal and found items. Seattle Map - you must hold down the button and have the map while playing as Ellie. |
 | Pause Menu - you can, among others, activate Photo Mode, repeat a fight, go to the options menu, or save and load the game. |
Control settings in TLoU 2
- The Last of Us 2 allows the player to completely redefine controls after choosing Customize Controls. You can select different buttons for all main actions as well as make analog sticks switch places.
- The Camera Sensitivity section allows the player to set the sensitivity for movements on the X-axis and on the Y-axis separately for the left and right analog sticks.
- The Inversion Camera section allows you to reverse the X-axis and the Y-axis, i.e. to perform in-game moves in the opposite direction to the motion of the analog stick (e.g. down after tilting the sitck upwards).
- The Assistance section contains tools that make the gameplay easier. Among them is a complex aim assist setting. You can set its sensitivity, as well as activate the auto-aim option (the crosshair automatically targets the opponent).
How to reload a gun in TLoU2?
Reloading weapons in The Last of Us: Part II is not very intuitive. It is not activated by pressing the Square, as in most other productions. You have to press R2, and reloading will only happen if you are not currently aiming the gun, i.e. you do not have the L2 button held down. Otherwise, your character won't reload the gun, he'll simply fire the weapon.
How to dismount a horse?
Use Triangle to jump on and off a horse. It should be noted that the game may not always allow you to get off the horse. For example, in one of the initial stages of Patrol, you have to wait for Ellie and Dina to reach the first buildings. Only then will the game allow you to get off your horse and search the ruined buildings.