What are the default controls for Battlefield 6?

Battlefield 6, a shooter game, uses 42 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Battlefield 6 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Battlefield 6's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Battlefield 6 support a controller?

Yes — Battlefield 6 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Battlefield 6 controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Battlefield 6 also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Battlefield 6 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Battlefield 6 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Battlefield 6 Keyboard & controller controls

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Battlefield 6 is a large-scale multiplayer first-person shooter from Battlefield Studios and EA. These are the default mouse-and-keyboard and Xbox controller bindings for on-foot and vehicle play.

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Layout

42 shortcuts

Combat 11

Action	Shortcut
Fire	`LMB`
Aim Down Sights / Zoom	`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Melee / Takedown	`F`
Throw Grenade	`G`
Primary Weapon	`1`
Secondary Weapon	`2`
Cycle Weapon	`Q`
Weapon Inspect	`I`
Toggle Laser / Flashlight	`T`
Toggle Scope	`V`

Movement 10

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Look / Aim Camera	`Mouse`
Sprint	`Shift`
Jump / Vault	`Space`
Crouch (Hold)	`Ctrl`
Crouch (Toggle)	`C`
Prone	`Z`

Squad & Communication 6

Action	Shortcut
Ping / CommoRose (Hold)	`Q`
Chat (All)	`J`
Team Chat	`K`
Squad Chat	`L`
Push To Talk	`Caps Lock`
Party Chat	`P`

Vehicles 6

Action	Shortcut
Accelerate (Vehicle)	`W`
Brake / Reverse (Vehicle)	`S`
Boost / Afterburner	`Shift`
Handbrake	`Z`
Change Seat	`A`
Chase Camera	`C`

Gadgets & Equipment 5

Action	Shortcut
Interact / Enter Vehicle	`E`
Gadget One	`3`
Gadget Two	`4`
Deploy Bipod / Mount	`F`
Night Vision Goggles	`7`

Interface 4

Action	Shortcut
Full Map	`M`
Scoreboard / Inventory	`Tab`
Menu / Pause	`Esc`
Open Chat	`Enter`

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F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

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Caps

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Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

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←

↓

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+ 1 more control in the table below

Combat 6

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Fire	`RTR2R2`
Aim Down Sights / Zoom	`LTL2L2`
Reload	`X■X`
Melee / Takedown	`RSR3R3`
Throw Grenade	`RBR1R1`
Cycle Weapon	`Y▲Y`

Movement 8

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Move Forward	`L-Stick`
Move Backward	`L-Stick`
Strafe Left	`L-Stick`
Strafe Right	`L-Stick`
Look / Aim Camera	`R-Stick`
Sprint	`LSL3L3`
Jump / Vault	`A✕A`
Crouch (Toggle)	`B●B`

Squad & Communication 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Ping / CommoRose (Hold)	`LBL1L1`

Vehicles 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Accelerate (Vehicle)	`L-Stick`
Brake / Reverse (Vehicle)	`L-Stick`
Change Seat	`A✕A`

Gadgets & Equipment 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Gadget One	`D-Pad ←`
Gadget Two	`D-Pad →`
Night Vision Goggles	`D-Pad ↑`

Interface 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Scoreboard / Inventory	`ViewShareView`
Menu / Pause	`MenuOptionsMenu`

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42 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Battlefield 6's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Battlefield 6 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Battlefield 6?: Battlefield 6, a shooter game, uses 42 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Battlefield 6 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Battlefield 6's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Battlefield 6 support a controller?: Yes — Battlefield 6 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Battlefield 6 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Battlefield 6 also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Battlefield 6 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Battlefield 6 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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