What are the default controls for Just Cause?

Just Cause, a action game, uses 47 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Just Cause controls?

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

Which platforms do these Just Cause controls cover?

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

Is this an official Just Cause resource?

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

Just Cause Keyboard controls

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Just Cause is Avalanche Studios' 2006 debut of Rico Rodriguez, sent by Eidos to topple a dictator on the island of San Esperito. The PC version predates the series' famous free grapple: here F puts Rico into a stunt position on a moving vehicle, and from there the hook, the parachute and Spacebar let him leap between cars, boats and aircraft, each with its own small set of flight or driving keys.

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47 shortcuts

On Foot 11

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Jump	`Space`
Action / Use	`E`
Move Backward	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Aim / Camera	`Mouse`
Map / Mission Brief (PDA)	`M`
Toggle Crouch / Stand	`C`
Toggle Walk	`Shift`
Toggle Vision Mode	`V`

Weapons 9

Action	Shortcut
Fire Weapon	`LMB`
Reload	`R`
Toggle Camera View (3rd Person / Shoulder)	`RMB`
Throw Grenade	`G`
Cycle Weapons	`LEFT`then`RIGHT`
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↑`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↓`
Cycle Items	`UP`then`DOWN`
Select Weapon	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`then`6`then`7`then`8`then`9`

Driving 9

Action	Shortcut
Enter / Exit Vehicle	`E`
Accelerate	`W`
Brake / Reverse	`S`
Steer Left / Right	`A`then`D`
Handbrake	`Space`
Fire Vehicle Weapon	`LMB`
Toggle Vehicle View	`B`
Cycle Weapons (in vehicle)	`LEFT`then`RIGHT`
Select Weapon (in vehicle)	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`then`6`then`7`then`8`then`9`then`0`

Aircraft 8

Action	Shortcut
Bank Left / Right (plane)	`A`then`D`
Increase Throttle (plane)	`Shift`
Decrease Throttle (plane)	`Ctrl`
Forward / Reverse (helicopter)	`UP`then`DOWN`
Turn Left / Right (helicopter)	`A`then`D`
Increase Altitude (helicopter)	`W`
Decrease Altitude (helicopter)	`S`
Switch Weapons (plane)	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`

Stunts 6

Action	Shortcut
Assume Stunt Position	`F`
Jump to Nearby Vehicle	`Space`
Parachute off Vehicle	`F`
Move onto Grappled Vehicle (hold)	`F`
Jump off Vehicle	`Space`
Re-enter Vehicle	`E`

Skydiving & Parachuting 4

Action	Shortcut
Open / Close Parachute	`Enter`
Dive	`UP`
Slow Down	`DOWN`
Turn Left / Right	`LEFT`then`RIGHT`

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47 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Just Cause's control settings.

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Just Cause controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Just Cause?: Just Cause, a action game, uses 47 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Just Cause controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Just Cause's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Just Cause controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Just Cause resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Just Cause or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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