Metro Exodus (PEGI 18) from 4A Games is the third in the Metro series of games. Following on from Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light, it is described by 4A Games as “an epic, story-driven first person shooter that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one.” Less linear than the previous two with sandbox areas, there is still a focus on maintaining your ammo stocks, scavenging parts, modifying your weapons and crafting equipment to get through your enemies as you travel through post-apocalyptic Russia.
In this post we will list the inputs required to play when using a gamepad and how each one is used in different contexts. We will also list the adjustable settings which could help make the game more accessible for some players.
Metro Exodus has two preset control schemes to choose from in the game itself. You are unable to remap control inputs. Below we will list the interaction types (press, hold or hold for a duration) in the default layout of Preset 1. The Preset 2 layout is shown at the bottom for comparison.
Gameplay Default Controls
Left Joystick = On Foot Movement (Hold), Steer Boat Left & Right (Hold), Tune Radio (Hold),Move Up/Down Ladder (Hold)
Right Joysick = Look (Hold), Choose Weapon (whilst holding RB/R1)
A/Cross = Jump/Vault (Press), Inventory Item (Press – whilst holding LB/L1), Install Attacment in In-Game Weapon Menu (Press)
B/Circle = Crouch (Press – toggle), Remove Weapon Modification (Hold for Duration – approx. 1.20 secs), Inventory Item (Press – whilst holding LB/L1), Back in In-Game Weapon Menu (Press)
X/Square =Interact (Press or Hold for Duration ) e.g. Pick Up Item (Press), Search Body (Press), Knock Out Takedown (Press), Play Tape (Press) ,Exchange Weapon (Hold for Duration – approx. 0.5 secs), Open Door (Hold for Duration – approx. 0.5 secs), Get out of Boat (Press), Snip Trap (Hold for Duration – approx. 0.5 secs), Jump Down (Hold for Duration – approx. 0.5 secs), Climb Ladder (Hold for Duration – approx. 0.5 secs), Squeeze Through Gap (Hold for Duration – approx. 0.5 secs), Look at Map on Train (Hold for Duration – approx. 0.5 secs), Enter Workbench (Hold for Duration – approx. 0.5 secs), Clean Weapon in Crafting/Weapon Menu (Hold for Duration – approx. 2.0 secs), Repair Suit In-Game Menu (Hold for Duration), Use Zip Line (Hold for Duration – approx. 0.5 secs), Sitdown (Hold for Duration – approx. 0.5 secs), Instigate Pump for Pneumatic Weapons (Hold for Duration – approx. 0.5 secs).
Reload Weapon (Press), Skip Cutscene (Hold for Duration – approx. 1.2 secs), Turn On/Off Light Source (Press), Dimantle Item in Crafting In-Game Menu (Hold for Duration – approx. 0.5 secs), Pump (Hold), Inventory Item (Press – whilst holding LB/L1)
Y/Triangle = Swap Between Primary and Secondary Weapon (Press), Takedown Kill (Press), Inventory Item (Press – whilst holding LB/L1)
L3 = Sprint (Press)
R3 = Melee (Press)
LB/L1 = Wipe/Fix Gas Mask (Press), Equipment Inventory (Hold – whilst pressing D-Pad or Face Button to select), Cycle Crafting/Weapons In-Game Menu (Press)
RB/R1=Throw Weapon (Press), Choose Throw Weapon (Hold whilst pressing D-Pad direction to select), Choose Weapon (Hold whilst moving Right Stick direction to select)
LT/L2 = Aim (Hold), Brake/Paddle Backwards in Boat (Hold), Cycle Weapons in Crafting/Weapons menu (Press), Zoom Out Binoculars (Press)
RT/R2 = Fire (Press or Hold- depending on weapon fire rate), Paddle Forwards in Boat (Hold), Cycle Weapons in Crafting/Weapons Menu (Press), Switch Between Map & Objectives List (Press), Charge Light (Press), Zoom in Binoculars (Press), Pump Pneumatic Weapon (Press)
Touchpad = Pull Out Map/Objectives List (Press)
Menu/Options = Pause (Press)
D-Pad Up = Medkit (Press), Select Inventory Item (Press – along with L1 Hold), Select Weapon Item (Press – whilst holding R1 )
D-Pad Down = Change Gas Mask Filter (Press), Select Inventory Item (Press – along with L1 Hold), Select Weapon Item (Press – whilst holding R1 ),(Hold for Duration – approx. 0.5 secs)
D-Pad Left = Flashlight/Lighter On/Off (Press), Exit Map on Train (Hold for Duration – approx. 1.0 secs), Select Inventory Item (Press – along with L1 Hold), Previous Hint in Loading Screen (Press), Select Weapon Item (Press – whilst holding R1)
D-Pad Right =Use Radio (Hold for Duration – approx. 1.0 secs), Explore when Looking at Map on Train (Hold for Duration – approx. 1.0 secs), Check Time/Light Meter/Radiation Meter (Press), Holster Weapon (Hold for Duration – approx. 0.8 secs), Bring out Device to Charge Light (Hold for Duration),Select Inventory Item (Press – along with L1 Hold), Next Hint in Loading Screen (Press), Select Weapon Item (Press – whilst holding R1 )
Difficulty Options:
Reader is “designed for those players who feel they aren’t quite ready for the challenges presented by the world of metro yet, and would rather just take in the story and atmosphere…the combat is simplified, while ammunition and other essentials are plentiful.”
Easy is “recommended for FPS novices. Combat will not be too challenging, ammunition and resources are plentiful.”
Normal is “recommended for regular FPS players. You will need to closely watch your ammo and filter supplies, and approach every combat scenario with extreme caution.”
Hardcore is “recommended for experienced FPS players. Every encounter presents a serious challenge to your skill and tactics. Ammo and resources must be jealously guarded. Success cannot be guaranteed…”
Ranger Hardcore “makes the game more challenging by turning off the HUD presence, limiting players ammo reserves, increasing combat difficulty, and making the enemies more aware…players weapons degrade faster, at the same time making the workbenches they could be fixed upon scarcer.”
Settings:
Aim Mode: Hold/Toggle – This allows you to either hold the aim input or, if toggle is selected, press it once to initiate aim and press it once more to stop aim.
QTE Controls: Tap, Hold or Press – For quick time events, such as when an enemy jumps on you, the default controls are taps in quick succession. You can choose to hold the input instead, or simply press once.
Wireless Controller Speaker: Yes/No – Enables or disables the speaker of a Dual Shock 4 controller e.g. Gigger Counter can come through controller speaker if enabled, filter change required.
Sensitivity: 20 Increments – The sensitivity can be altered for the right thumbstick when looking.
Aim Sensitivity: 20 Increments – The sensitivity can be altered for the right thumbstick whilst aiming down sights.
Aim Assist: 20 Increments – The strength of the aim assist (i.e. how close it snaps to target) can be altered.
Auto Aim Border: 20 Increments -This increases/decreases the size of the window Auto Aim will work within i.e. the bigger the bigger the border the further away from the target you can be with it still working.
Movement: Left Stick/Right Stick – This allows you to swap the Left and Right Stick functions over.
Vibration: Weak, Medium, Strong or Off
Invert Y Access: Yes/No
Change Buttons LB LT/L1 L2 & RB RT/R1 R2: Yes/No – This swaps Bumpers with Triggers.
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