What are the default controls for Insurgency: Sandstorm?

Insurgency: Sandstorm, a shooter game, uses 31 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Insurgency: Sandstorm controls?

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

Which platforms do these Insurgency: Sandstorm controls cover?

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

Is this an official Insurgency: Sandstorm resource?

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

Insurgency: Sandstorm Keyboard controls

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Default keyboard and mouse controls for Insurgency: Sandstorm on PC. Covers the movement, stance and lean, weapon handling, communication, and equipment bindings for New World Interactive's hardcore tactical first-person shooter.

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Layout

31 shortcuts

Movement 8

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Sprint / Hold Breath (hold)	`Shift`
Jump	`Space`
Walk Quietly (hold)	`Alt`
Slide (while sprinting)	`ShiftCtrl`

Combat/Weapons 7

Action	Shortcut
Fire Weapon	`LMB`
Aim Down Sights / Secondary Attack	`RMB`
Reload / Check Ammo (hold)	`R`
Change Fire Mode	`X`
Alternate Throw (cook / underhand)	`B`
Cycle Weapon / Gear	`Wheel`
Deploy Bipod	`MMB`

Misc 5

Action	Shortcut
Scoreboard (hold)	`Tab`
Map	`N`
Main Menu / Pause	`Esc`
Select Class	`,`
Select Team	`.`

Stance/Lean 4

Action	Shortcut
Crouch	`Ctrl`
Lean Left	`Q`
Lean Right	`E`
Prone	`Z`

Communication 4

Action	Shortcut
Command Menu	`C`
Push To Talk (hold)	`K`
All Chat	`Y`
Team Chat	`U`

Equipment 3

Action	Shortcut
Use / Pick Up Weapon or Explosive	`F`
Open Loadout	`M`
Use Gadget	`G`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

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Tab

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Caps

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Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Deploy Bipod

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31 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Insurgency: Sandstorm's control settings.

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Insurgency: Sandstorm controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Insurgency: Sandstorm?: Insurgency: Sandstorm, a shooter game, uses 31 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Insurgency: Sandstorm controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Insurgency: Sandstorm's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Insurgency: Sandstorm controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Insurgency: Sandstorm resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Insurgency: Sandstorm or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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