Octopath Traveler 0 is now available on PC and consoles, marking Square Enix’s final major release of 2025. The game has received positive feedback from both critics and fans, and serves as an accessible entry point for newcomers to the series. Below are the complete control layouts to help you get familiar with the game’s systems.
Octopath Traveler 0 Complete Controls for Controller
Below are the full control mappings for Octopath Traveler 0 when playing with an Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch controller.
Action – Xbox – PlayStation – Switch
- Confirm / Examine: A – X – A
- Cancel / Dash: B – Circle – B
- Open Menu / Ultimate Techniques: Y – Triangle – X
- Path Action / Details: X – Square – Y
- Party Chat: Menu – Options – +
- World Map: View – Touchpad – –
- Next Tab: RB – R1 – R
- Previous Tab: LB – L1 – L
- Switch Rows: RT – R2 – ZR
- Area Map: LT – L2 – ZL
Octopath Traveler 0 Complete Controls for Keyboard
Here are the default keyboard controls for Octopath Traveler 0 on PC:
- Move Up / Down / Left / Right: W / S / A / D
- Zoom In / Help Window (Top): Page Up
- Zoom Out / Help Window (Bottom): Page Down
- Reset Camera: End
- Confirm / Examine: F
- Cancel: C
- Dash: Shift
- Open Menu / Ultimate Techniques: I
- Path Action / Details: Space
- Party Chat: P
- World Map: M
- Next Tab / Previous Tab: E / Q
- Switch Rows: R
- Area Map: T
Can You Remap Controls in Octopath Traveler 0?
Yes, Octopath Traveler 0 allows full control remapping for both controllers and keyboard/mouse. This option is available in the Settings menu, which can be accessed from the main menu or the in-game pause screen.
On PC, the game supports multiple controller types. If you encounter input-related issues—particularly with controllers—you may need to disable Steam Input by following these steps:
- Make sure Octopath Traveler 0 is not running.
- Open Steam and go to your Library.
- Right-click on Octopath Traveler 0 and select Properties.
- Navigate to the Controller tab.
- Under Override, choose Disable Steam Input.
While keyboard and mouse support could be more refined, the game is still fully playable using them. That said, playing with a controller offers the smoother overall experience.
