Motion Patterns let you use Joy-Con 2 movements to perform certain in-game actions. You can enable it in Settings → Controls → Motion Patterns.
IMPORTANT: For the best player experience, the Motion Patterns option will only become available in the game Settings after you complete the related gameplay tutorial in The Rescue. Once Jackie gives you the tutorial shard, you can access and play it anytime through the in-game Settings.
Dodge/Dash - rotate the Joy-Con 2 (L) towards the desired direction with your wrist.
Use consumables - tilt the Joy-Con 2 (L) back towards you.
Fast melee attack - turn the Joy-Con 2 (R) in your hand inward.
Strong melee attack - tilt the Joy-Con 2 (R) slightly back towards you, then slap it down.
Charge attack/throw knife - raise the Joy-Con 2 (R), wait for the attack to charge (until the controller rumbles), then return to its starting position.
Reload - rotate the Joy-Con 2 (R) in your hand clockwise.
Mouse sensor allows you to use the Joy-Con 2 on a surface as a mouse device. You can enable this feature in game Settings, in Controls → Mouse Patterns.
Gyro aiming uses the right Joy-Con 2’s gyro sensors to make more precise camera movements, which helps with aiming. You can enable it in Settings → Controls → Gyroscope Mode. There are different modes in game settings, allowing you to choose when the feature is active:
Touchscreen input is supported in certain parts of the game, such as: