What are the default controls for Just Cause 2?

Just Cause 2, a shooter game, uses 43 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Just Cause 2 controls?

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

Which platforms do these Just Cause 2 controls cover?

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

Is this an official Just Cause 2 resource?

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

Just Cause 2 Keyboard controls

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43 default keybinds
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Just Cause 2 hands Rico Rodriguez a grappling hook, a parachute and the island of Panau. Its PC layout is unusual in that one key — the hook on F — drives most of the traversal, and the same scheme carries over to cars, boats, helicopters and planes with only the altitude and throttle keys changing meaning.

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Layout

43 shortcuts

On Foot 14

Action	Shortcut
Move Forwards	`W`
Grappling Hook	`F`
Jump / Parachute	`Space`
Crosshair and Camera	`Mouse`
Move Backwards	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Sprint	`Shift`
Interact	`E`
Stunt Jump	`Alt`
PDA	`F1`
Evade	`Tab`
Crouch	`Ctrl`
Melee Attack	`Q`

Weapons 11

Action	Shortcut
Fire Weapon 1	`LMB`
Fire Weapon 2 / Explosives	`RMB`
Reload	`R`
Fine Aim / Scope	`C`
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↓`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↑`
Toggle Explosive	`G`
Toggle One-handed Weapon	`1`
Dual-Wield	`2`
Equip Two-handed Weapon	`3`
Equip Beacon	`4`

Land & Sea Vehicles 8

Action	Shortcut
Enter / Exit Vehicle	`E`
Accelerate	`W`
Brake / Reverse	`S`
Turn Left / Right	`A`then`D`
Handbrake	`X`
Bike Tilt Forward	`Shift`
Bike Tilt Backward	`Ctrl`
Look Back	`C`

Skydiving 5

Action	Shortcut
Open / Close Parachute	`Space`
Dive	`W`
Slow Down	`S`
Steer	`A`then`D`
Swim Up / Down	`Mouse`

Aircraft 5

Action	Shortcut
Increase Altitude / Throttle	`Shift`
Decrease Altitude / Throttle	`Ctrl`
Pitch Down (plane)	`W`
Pitch Up (plane)	`S`
Tilt Left / Right (plane)	`A`then`D`

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43 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Just Cause 2's control settings.

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Just Cause 2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Just Cause 2?: Just Cause 2, a shooter game, uses 43 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Just Cause 2 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Just Cause 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Just Cause 2 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Just Cause 2 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Just Cause 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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