What are the default controls for Grand Theft Auto VI?

Grand Theft Auto VI, a action game, maps 22 actions to the PlayStation controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in Grand Theft Auto VI?

Every Grand Theft Auto VI action is mapped to its PlayStation button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.

Can you remap Grand Theft Auto VI controls?

These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the PlayStation's system button-mapping options.

Is this an official Grand Theft Auto VI resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grand Theft Auto VI or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Grand Theft Auto VI PlayStation controls

PlayStation · Xbox
22 controls shown so far
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Grand Theft Auto VI follows Jason and Lucia across the state of Leonida, launching on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on 19 November 2026. Its biggest control change is already confirmed: sprint moves from tapping a face button to clicking the left stick, and the handbrake moves to the bottom face button so you can shoot while driving.

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Grand Theft Auto VI controls shown so far

Interaction 5

Action	XboxPlayStation
Pick up or swap a weapon	`LBL1`
Pick up a bag or mission item	`Y▲`
Knock on a door	`Y▲`
Drink / eat / smoke	`RBR1`
Put down or drop an item	`B●`

Animals 4

Action	XboxPlayStation
Focus on an animal	`LTL2`
Pet an animal	`LTL2Y▲`
Scold an animal	`LTL2B●`
Study an animal	`LTL2RBR1`

Combat 4

Action	XboxPlayStation
Takedown	`B●`
Break free from a grapple (tap)	`B●`
Quick-use health pills (weapon wheel open)	`X■`
Quick-use adrenaline shot (weapon wheel open)	`Y▲`

Movement 3

Action	XboxPlayStation
Move	`L-Stick`
Sprint (click the left stick)	`LSL3`
Camera	`R-Stick`

Vehicles 3

Action	XboxPlayStation
Handbrake	`A✕`
Slim Jim a locked car (quiet)	`Y▲`then`R-Stick`
Smash car window (loud)	`B●`

Jason & Lucia 3

Action	XboxPlayStation
Focus on your partner	`LTL2`
Hurry your partner	`LTL2B●`
Hold hands (hold)	`RTR2`

Sourced from youtube.com, dexerto.com, insider-gaming.com, allthings.how Last verified October 7, 2026

22 actions mapped to the PlayStation controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.

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from 19 November.

Every bind on the controller, in the colours of its evening skies. Print-ready 36×24″ at 300 DPI, no watermark.

On sale 19 November, the day the game is out.

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Grand Theft Auto VI controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Grand Theft Auto VI?: Grand Theft Auto VI, a action game, maps 22 actions to the PlayStation controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in Grand Theft Auto VI?: Every Grand Theft Auto VI action is mapped to its PlayStation button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.
Can you remap Grand Theft Auto VI controls?: These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the PlayStation's system button-mapping options.
Is this an official Grand Theft Auto VI resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grand Theft Auto VI or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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