PlayStation Controls – Forspoken

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Game Controls & Hotkeys, Misc. Guides / 01 Mar 2023

Trapped in the mystical land of Athia, Frey Holland wields powerful spells with her magical bracelet, Cuff. To survive and find her way back home, she must battle monstrous creatures and evil sorceresses in a corrupted land. In this guide, we will show you the default control scheme for PS5’s Unspoken to help you navigate the game and master Frey’s powerful spells as she fights to survive and find her way home. Keep in mind, you can always change these controls from the main menu.

Default Control Scheme for PlayStation 5

With a solid understanding of the PlayStation controls, you are now fully equipped to tackle the challenges that await you in the game. With your skills and powerful spells, you will be able to navigate the treacherous landscapes of Athia and battle the monstrous creatures and evil sorceresses that threaten the land. Don’t forget that you can always refer back to this guide for a refresher on the controls. Good luck on your journey to save Athia and find your way back home.

Movement & Exploration Controls (PS5)

Left Stick – Move around

L3 (Press Left Stick) – Sprint

R3 (Press Right Stick) – Lock on to enemies / toggle target camera

Right Stick – Control the camera

Triangle – Interact (talk to NPCs, pick up loot, etc.)

X – Jump

Circle – Use Magic Parkour (run, vault, and flow across terrain)

Square – Zip (fast grappling move – only unlocks after you get Sila’s magic)

D-Pad Up – Scan the area with your Cuff

Hold D-Pad Up – Open the Cuff Compass for navigation

D-Pad Down – Use a Healing Draught

Hold D-Pad Down – Set up camp (when available)

D-Pad Right – Switch to the next spell set

D-Pad Left – Go back to the previous spell set

Combat Controls (PS5)

Attack Magic

R2 – Cast your current attack spell

Hold R2 – Charge up a more powerful version

Hold R1 – Open the Attack Magic wheel to swap spells

Support Magic

L2 – Use your support spell (traps, buffs, crowd control, etc.)

Hold L1 – Open the Support Magic wheel to change spells

Surge Magic

R2 + L2 (when fully charged) – Unleash a big Surge Magic spell

Skip Ability (Late Game)

L3 + R3 Together – Use your end-game Skip ability (only unlocks later)

Fernando Diaz

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