What are the default controls for Saints Row 2?

Saints Row 2, a action game, uses 36 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Saints Row 2 controls?

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

Which platforms do these Saints Row 2 controls cover?

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

Is this an official Saints Row 2 resource?

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

Saints Row 2 Keyboard controls

Windows
36 default keybinds
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Saints Row 2 is the last one played straight, before The Third turned the series into a cartoon. THQ's PC manual splits the scheme three ways, and the homie and food keys sit on the arrow keys rather than the letters — including the food wheel you open by holding Q.

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Layout

36 shortcuts

On Foot 13

Action	Shortcut
Primary Attack	`LMB`
Reload	`R`
Alternate Attack	`RMB`
Sprint	`Shift`
Jump	`Space`
Fine Aim	`V`
Pickup Weapon / Object	`R`
Recruit Homies	`UP`
Grab Human Shield	`Ctrl`
Toggle Crouch	`C`
Food / Drug Selection (while holding Q)	`DOWN`then`UP`then`LEFT`then`RIGHT`
Kill Human Shield	`RMB`
Dismiss Homies (hold)	`UP`

Driving 12

Action	Shortcut
Enter and Exit Vehicle	`E`
Accelerate	`W`
Reverse / Brake	`S`
Emergency Brake	`Space`
Nitrous	`Shift`
Change Radio Station	`LEFT`then`RIGHT`
Helicopter Up	`Shift`
Helicopter Down	`Space`
Cruise Control	`C`
Hydraulics	`Z`
Horn	`H`
Hydraulic Tilt (when active)	`Mouse`

General 11

Action	Shortcut
Forward Movement	`W`
Context Sensitive	`E`
Backward Movement	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Camera	`Mouse`
Inventory	`Q`
Pause Map	`Tab`
Pause Menu	`Esc`
Toggle Walk	`X`
Menu Navigation	`DOWN`then`UP`then`LEFT`then`RIGHT`

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36 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Saints Row 2's control settings.

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Saints Row 2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Saints Row 2?: Saints Row 2, a action game, uses 36 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Saints Row 2 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Saints Row 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Saints Row 2 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Saints Row 2 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Saints Row 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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