What are the default controls for POSTAL 2?

POSTAL 2, a shooter game, uses 33 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap POSTAL 2 controls?

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

Which platforms do these POSTAL 2 controls cover?

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

Is this an official POSTAL 2 resource?

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

POSTAL 2 Keyboard controls

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POSTAL 2 is Running With Scissors' first-person errand simulator, where a week of chores in Paradise goes the way you choose. Its manual calls the WADS half of the layout “Recommended” and the arrow-key half “Outdated”; the keys below are the recommended defaults the game ships with.

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Layout

33 shortcuts

Weapons 11

Action	Shortcut
Previous / Next Weapon	`Wheel`
Shovel / Baton / Shocker	`1`
Pistol	`2`
Shotgun	`3`
Machine Gun	`4`
Gasoline / Matches	`5`
Grenade / Molotov / Scissors	`6`
Hunting Rifle	`8`
Rocket Launcher	`9`
Cow Head	`7`
Napalm Launcher	`0`

Movement 6

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Jump	`Space`
Duck	`C`

Combat 6

Action	Shortcut
Fire (Primary)	`LMB`
Fire (Secondary)	`RMB`
Kick	`Q`
Put Away / Take Out Weapon	`E`
Drop Weapon	`Z`
Sniper Scope Zoom	`Wheel`

Inventory 5

Action	Shortcut
Quick Health	`T`
Show Map	`F`
Previous Item	`[`
Next Item	`]`
Drop Item	`X`

Misc 5

Action	Shortcut
Urinate	`LMB`
Zip / Unzip Pants	`R`
Yell “Get Down!”	`G`
Suicide	`K`
Skip Cinematic / Screen	`Space`

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33 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in POSTAL 2's control settings.

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POSTAL 2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for POSTAL 2?: POSTAL 2, a shooter game, uses 33 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap POSTAL 2 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from POSTAL 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these POSTAL 2 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official POSTAL 2 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by POSTAL 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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