Little Nightmares 3: How to Change Button Icons on PC

Seeing Xbox or PlayStation button prompts while playing Little Nightmares 3 on your keyboard? Our simple guide shows you how to change the button icons to keyboard prompts in the control settings.

How to Switch to Keyboard Button Icons on PC.

The Problem: Wrong Button Prompts on PC

It’s a super common and annoying issue for PC players. You launch Little Nightmares 3, ready to play with your keyboard and mouse, but all the on-screen prompts are showing controller buttons. The game tells you to “Press 🇽” when you really need to press ‘F’, leaving you to guess every interaction.

This often happens if you have a controller plugged into your PC, even if you’re not actively using it. The game’s “Auto” detect feature can sometimes get confused and default to showing controller icons. Luckily, the fix is incredibly simple.

How to Change to Keyboard Button Icons

You don’t need to unplug your controller or mess with any files. The option to force keyboard icons is built right into the game’s menu.

Here’s the step-by-step process:

1. Launch Little Nightmares 3 and go to the main menu.
2. Open the Settings menu.
3. Navigate to the Controls tab.
4. Find the option labeled “Button Icons.”
5. Use the on-screen arrows to cycle through the options until it is set to “Keyboard.”
6. Apply or save your changes, and that’s it! All the in-game prompts will now correctly show keyboard keys.

All ‘Button Icons’ Options Explained

When you’re in the menu, you’ll see a few different choices for the button prompts. Here’s what each one does so you can pick the right one for your setup.

• Auto: This is the default setting. The game attempts to automatically detect whether you’re using a keyboard or a controller. This is the setting that can sometimes get confused.
• Keyboard: This forces all on-screen prompts to display PC keyboard keys (like ‘E’, ‘F’, ‘Space’, etc.). This is the one you want if you’re a keyboard and mouse player.
• Xbox / PlayStation / Steam: These options will force the game to show icons for a specific type of controller, which is useful if the “Auto” setting is picking the wrong one.

Other Important Control Settings to Tweak

While you’re in the Controls menu, there are a few other settings you might want to adjust for the best possible gameplay experience.

Look Sensitivity This slider controls how fast your camera moves when you move your mouse. The default setting of 100 might be too fast for some players. Adjust this until the camera movement feels comfortable and precise for you.

Treat Hold Actions as Toggles This is a fantastic accessibility and comfort option. When turned “On,” you no longer have to hold down a button for actions like crouching or grabbing. Instead, you can just tap the button once to activate the action and tap it again to deactivate it. This can seriously reduce finger strain during long play sessions.

Quick Settings Reference

Setting	Recommendation
Button Icons	Set to “Keyboard” if you’re using a keyboard and mouse.
Look Sensitivity	Adjust this to your personal comfort level. Start at 50 and go from there.
Treat Hold Actions as Toggles	Turn “On” for easier controls and less finger strain.
Controller Vibration	Turn “Off” if you’re not using a controller or find the vibration distracting.