Directive 8020 uses a standard third-person controller layout with a single bespoke verb — the Bearings scan on R2/RT. The Steam build ships with full mouse + keyboard support and per-action remapping. The DualSense version uses adaptive triggers for Bearings + QTE hold-meters.
Default control scheme
| Action | PS5 | Xbox | PC (KB+M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Left stick | Left stick | WASD |
| Camera | Right stick | Right stick | Mouse |
| Run | L3 | LS click | Shift |
| Interact | Triangle | Y | F |
| Bearings scan | R2 | RT | Right mouse |
| Aim | L2 | LT | Right mouse |
| Fire | R2 | RT | Left mouse |
| Crouch / Stealth | Circle hold | B hold | Ctrl |
| Hold breath | L1 | LB | Space |
| Dialogue wheel | Face buttons | Face buttons | 1–4 / mouse |
| Pause | Options | Menu | Esc |
FAQ
Does Directive 8020 support keyboard and mouse?
Yes. The Steam version ships with native keyboard + mouse support plus full controller remapping.
Can you remap controls in Directive 8020?
Yes on all platforms. The accessibility menu exposes full key/button rebinding and a left-handed layout preset.
Does Directive 8020 support DualSense haptics?
Yes. Adaptive triggers fire on Bearings scans and during QTE hold-meters; haptic feedback uses the variant heartbeat motif.