What are the default controls for Far Cry?

Far Cry, a shooter game, uses 35 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Far Cry controls?

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

Which platforms do these Far Cry controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Far Cry resource?

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

Far Cry Keyboard controls

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Crytek's 2004 Far Cry, the island shooter that launched the series and the CryEngine. Ubisoft's PC manual lists two bindings for most actions — the letter keys below and a number-pad alternative — and gives lean, prone and hold-breath their own keys, which the later Far Cry games dropped.

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Layout

35 shortcuts

Movement 11

Action	Shortcut
Forward	`W`
Backward	`S`
Run Left	`A`
Run Right	`D`
Sprint	`Shift`
Jump / Swim Up / Climb Ladders	`Space`
Crouch / Duck	`Ctrl`
Lean Left	`Q`
Lean Right	`E`
Run / Walk (hold)	`Z`
Prone	`V`

Weapons 9

Action	Shortcut
Attack	`LMB`
Reload	`R`
Quick-switch Weapon	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`
Throw Grenade / Rock	`G`
Attack Toggle	`X`
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↑`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↓`
Cycle Grenades	`H`
Drop Weapon	`J`

Vision 6

Action	Shortcut
Use Weapon Sight	`RMB`
Binoculars	`B`
CryVision Goggles	`T`
Flashlight	`L`
Zoom In (weapon sight)	`Wheel ↓`
Zoom Out (weapon sight)	`Wheel ↑`

Vehicles & Misc 5

Action	Shortcut
Enter / Exit Vehicle	`F`
Use Item	`F`
Hold Breath	`Space`
Change Seat	`Shift`
Get Briefing	`Tab`

Multiplayer 4

Action	Shortcut
View Scoreboard	`Tab`
Chat All	`Y`
Chat Team	`U`
Limbo Screen	`Esc`

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35 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Far Cry's control settings.

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Far Cry controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Far Cry?: Far Cry, a shooter game, uses 35 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Far Cry controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Far Cry's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Far Cry controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Far Cry resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Far Cry or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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