The Evil Within 2 | Controls

Screenshot from the beginning of The Evil Within 2. It features a cat and our main character.
Screenshot from the beginning of The Evil Within 2

The Evil Within 2 [PEGI 18] is a third-person survival horror game available on PS4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows. In this post we will focus on the controls when using an Xbox One controller. However, the corresponding input on a PS4 controller will apply in each case.

The Evil Within 2 has some controls and gameplay options which may affect how the game is played and may, consequently, help make the game more accessible to some people. We will take a look at these too.

Gameplay Options

The image shows the General Options menu. This is the menu where you can choose Bethesda.net account assist modes as well as adjust first person mode and language.
General Options Menu where you can choose Bethesda.net account assist modes

The Evil Within 2 has a few modes within the general settings where you can modify your game experience. Assist modes are available to Bethesda.net account holders and these can decrease the difficulty of the game to allow more focus on the story.

First Person Mode – changes the perspective from third to first person

Invincibility Mode – enabling this means that most enemy attacks will cause no damage. There are a few exceptions such as boss fights. This mode requires a Bethesda.net account.

Super Strength Mode – enabling this means that some enemies will require only one hit to kill, though not in all situations. This mode requires a Bethesda.net account.

Infinite Stamina Mode – enabling this means sprinting will not use up your stamina, though it may not work in some situations. This mode requires a Bethesda.net account.

Controls

The controller button assignments have two layouts. Type A is for newer players and those more used to third-person shooters. Type B is for those already familiar with the original game’s controls. Both layouts have default recommended settings which can be altered to the player’s preference.

Type A Layout:

The image shows the Controller layout for the Type A control Scheme. It also shows the default setting which you can later edit.

Type A’s Default Hold/Toggle Settings:

  • Sprint = Press (Toggle) Input
  • Cover = Hold Input
  • Arsenal Menu = Hold Input

Type B Layout:

The image shows the Controller layout for the Type B control Scheme. It also shows the default setting which you can later edit.

Type B’s Default Hold/Toggle Settings :

  • Sprint = Hold Input
  • Cover = Press (Toggle) Input
  • Arsenal Menu = Press (Toggle) Input

In the game, there are certain objects which you can interact with which require specific button inputs. They can require buttons to be held for a certain length of time. Below are some of these and their timings (if applicable):

Skip Dialogue – Hold X when prompted (~0.4 sec)

Look into Mirror/Computer– Hold X (~0.8 sec)

Use Camera – A to operate, L1/R1 to focus, R2 to take photo

Tune Radio – Hold X (0.8 sec)

Opening Generators – Press X when gauge is blue

Struggle – Press A repeatedly

Control Options

The controls options enable you to edit your button assignment, adjust camera controls and sensitivity, as well as adjust the toggle or hold options to your playing style. It also enables you to turn aim assist on or off if you scroll down the options.

This image shows the Controls option menu. In this menu you can adjust the Controller type, change the hold or toggle options for sprint, cover and the arsenal menu, as well as turn aim assist on.
Controls Option Menu

Options include:

Sprint = Hold or Toggle option

Cover = Hold or Toggle option

Arsenal Menu Display = Hold orToggle

Quick Turn = Enable/Disable option

Camera Controls = Invert X and Y axis

Adjust X and Y camera sensitivity (standard is 80%)

Aim Assist = On/Off

We hope that this information was useful. If you’re looking for more information on game controls and accessibility features, please take a look at the Games category on this site.

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