What are the default controls for Far Cry 2?

Far Cry 2, a shooter game, uses 38 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Far Cry 2 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Far Cry 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Far Cry 2 controls cover?

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

Is this an official Far Cry 2 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Far Cry 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Far Cry 2 Keyboard controls

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Ubisoft Montreal's 2008 Far Cry 2 swapped the tropical islands for an open African civil war, with guns that jam, malaria to manage and a paper map you hold in your hands. Ubisoft's PC manual keeps the keyboard lean: E does nearly everything from ladders to vehicle repairs, H heals, and the 5 key raises the map and monocular for scouting.

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38 shortcuts

Vehicles 10

Action	Shortcut
Enter / Exit Vehicle	`E`
Accelerate	`W`
Decelerate	`S`
Turn Left	`A`
Turn Right	`D`
Hand Brake	`Space`
Fire Mounted Weapon	`LMB`
Change Seat	`C`
Repair / Right Vehicle	`E`
Iron Sight (mounted weapon)	`RMB`

Movement 8

Action	Shortcut
Forward	`W`
Backpedal	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Sprint	`Shift`
Jump	`Space`
Crouch	`C`
Slide (while sprinting)	`C`

Combat 6

Action	Shortcut
Fire	`LMB`
Iron Sight	`RMB`
Reload / Un-jam Weapon	`R`
Heal Self / Buddy	`H`
Launch Throwable	`Q`
Switch Throwable	`F`

Weapons 6

Action	Shortcut
Secondary Weapon	`2`
Primary Weapon	`3`
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↑`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↓`
Machete	`1`
Special Weapon	`4`

Interaction 5

Action	Shortcut
Interact / Use Equipment	`E`
Map / Phone	`5`
Look Through Monocular (map equipped, hold)	`RMB`
Switch World / Area Map (map equipped)	`R`
Capture Intel (monocular)	`LMB`

Game 3

Action	Shortcut
Quick Save	`F5`
Notebook Menu (pause)	`Esc`
Quick Load	`F9`

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38 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Far Cry 2's control settings.

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Far Cry 2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Far Cry 2?: Far Cry 2, a shooter game, uses 38 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Far Cry 2 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Far Cry 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Far Cry 2 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Far Cry 2 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Far Cry 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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