Gears of War: Reloaded Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 19 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
- Shooter →
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Default keyboard/mouse and Xbox controller controls for Gears of War: Reloaded, the 2025 remaster of the original third-person cover shooter. Covers movement, the combined cover and Roadie Run system, active reload, melee/chainsaw, and weapon handling.
All Gears of War: Reloaded controls
Combat 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Aim Down Sights | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Active Reload (press again on cue) | R |
| Melee | F |
| Chainsaw (hold melee) | F |
| Use / Interact / Pick Up Weapon | E |
Movement 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Look / Aim Camera | Mouse |
Cover 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Take Cover / Evade / Roll | Space |
| Roadie Run (hold) | Space |
| Vault / Mantle Cover | Space |
Interface 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Tac-Com / Squad Commands (hold) | Shift |
| Pause / Menu | Esc |
| Scoreboard (multiplayer) | Tab |
Weapons 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cycle / Swap Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
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+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Combat 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | RTR2R2 |
| Aim Down Sights | LTL2L2 |
| Reload | RBR1R1 |
| Active Reload (press again on cue) | RBR1R1 |
| Melee | B●B |
| Chainsaw (hold melee) | B●B |
| Use / Interact / Pick Up Weapon | X■X |
Movement 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Back | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Look / Aim Camera | R-Stick |
Cover 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Take Cover / Evade / Roll | A✕A |
| Roadie Run (hold) | A✕A |
| Vault / Mantle Cover | A✕A |
Interface 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Tac-Com / Squad Commands (hold) | LBL1L1 |
| Pause / Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Scoreboard (multiplayer) | ViewShareView |
Weapons 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Cycle / Swap Weapon | Y▲Y |
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19 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Gears of War: Reloaded's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Gears of War: Reloaded controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Gears of War: Reloaded?
- Gears of War: Reloaded, a shooter game, uses 19 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Gears of War: Reloaded controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Gears of War: Reloaded's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Gears of War: Reloaded support a controller?
- Yes — Gears of War: Reloaded 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 Gears of War: Reloaded controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Gears of War: Reloaded 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 Gears of War: Reloaded resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Gears of War: Reloaded or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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