Spectral Fades REMAKE Controls Cheat Sheet

Spectral Fades REMAKE controls sit between classic Sonic movement and modern asymmetrical horror kits. Rounds are online multiplayer — up to seventeen players in published metadata — and most ability inputs are exposed through a reworked ability GUI rather than hidden dev-console binds. This cheat sheet reflects the remake’s public behavior: run toggles, left-mouse EXE attacks, and character binds set on the selection screen before you spawn. Values can change while v1.0 is in development; cross-check Remake status after patches.

If you have never played a Sonic.EXE-style survivor game, start with Getting Started for team goals, then return here before your first EXE queue.

Core movement (keyboard and mouse)

Action	Default input	Notes
Move	W A S D	Standard Roblox movement; camera follow depends on your Roblox settings.
Jump	Space	Used for terrain reads on Hill and interior map variants.
Run / sprint toggle	Toggle key (see in-game UI)	The remake added a toggle to run system — sprint is not always hold-to-run. Check the HUD label each session.
Camera	Mouse	Free look while moving; sensitivity is controlled in Roblox settings, not the game menu alone.

Survivors spend more time kiting and routing to rings; EXEs spend more time closing distance and timing LMB swings. Both roles benefit from rebinding Roblox shift-lock if you prefer fixed camera chase scenes.

Ability GUI and selection-screen binds

Remake UI passes added binds on the selection screen — you configure character abilities before the round, not mid-match through chat commands. Typical flow:

1. Open the character / morph selector.
2. Review the ability bar preview for your chosen survivor or EXE.
3. Assign or confirm binds displayed next to each ability icon.
4. Lock in map choice when the lobby allows it (map rotation behavior has changed across remake milestones).

The on-screen ability GUI mirrors those binds during gameplay. Cooldowns, stun counters, and kill feeds were added in remake UI passes — if an ability refuses to fire, check whether you are stunned, in iframe recovery, or still on chase-sequence lockout after an EXE hit.

For kit-specific ability names (Shield, Dash, Glide, etc.), see the Players roster — this page stays input-focused.

EXE attack controls

EXE players kill through character kits, but the remake standardized a basic attack line:

Action	Input	Notes
Primary attack	Left mouse button (LMB)	Documented remake change: EXEs attack with LMB. Damage can be randomized per hit — do not assume fixed tick values.
Abilities	Ability GUI keys / binds	Character passives and actives (stomp, dash knockback tweaks, floating animations after kill streaks) vary by EXE.
Minion / EXE-for-survivor forms	Same GUI	Some modes grant survivors temporary EXE-style pressure — binds still route through the GUI.

Survivors should practice reading LMB wind-ups during private servers. Randomized damage makes time-to-kill inconsistent, which affects when you must commit to a ring line versus juking toward teammates.

Survivor-specific inputs

Survivors rely on mobility abilities more than basic attacks. Typical GUI slots include shields, glides, speed boosts, and map interaction tools. After rework passes:

• Hit reaction: survivors may receive iframes and a small speed boost when struck — inputs during iframes can cancel abilities; practice in low-pop lobbies.
• Spikes: iframe states can ignore spike collision — do not assume legacy collision rules from pre-remake clips.
• Chase sequence: getting hit can trigger a chase sequence lock — movement inputs still work, but ability timing narrows until the sequence ends.

Pair this section with Ring reference so you know when to grab yellow HP versus red speed during a chase.

Console support (Xbox / PlayStation)

Historical patch notes for Spectral Fades and the remake mention Xbox support and later PlayStation support. Roblox maps controller face buttons, bumpers, and triggers to the same ability GUI slots — but the exact layout is not identical to keyboard and mouse.

Console checklist before you queue:

• Open Roblox controller settings and disable conflicting shift-lock toggles if you double-tap run by accident.
• Walk the selection screen bind UI with a gamepad plugged in; some binds only display when the input device is active.
• EXE LMB attack maps to a trigger or face button depending on Roblox defaults — confirm in a empty server.
• Text chat shortcuts are slower on console; use the kill feed and survivor/EXE counters added in remake UI for awareness instead.

If a future patch removes or changes console parity, Remake status will note it — console players should skim that page monthly during early access.

Settings worth toggling

Remake patches expanded the settings menu. Useful options called out in community patch lists include:

• Stun counter — learn EXE combo pacing.
• Kill counter — track swing tempo in practice lobbies.
• Kill feed — call out which EXE is downing survivors on your side of the map.
• Survivor / EXE population counters — queue balance before round start.

These are UI tools, not control binds, but they reduce how often you must open menus mid-chase.

Practice routine (ten minutes)

1. Private server → selection screen → set binds for one survivor and one EXE you want to learn.
2. Toggle run on long Hill routes; note stamina or speed behavior on red rings afterward (Ring reference).
3. EXE drill: LMB timing on stationary targets, then on moving survivors with randomized damage in mind.
4. Re-read ability icons after any patch — Guides hub posts mechanic changes faster than muscle memory updates.

Related links

• Getting Started — first-hour goals and team basics
• Players — ability names tied to GUI slots
• Ring reference — pickups you route toward while kiting
• Game overview — round structure and remake vs legacy differences
• Remake status — UI, morph, and control-related patch notes