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Battlefield 2042 Keyboard & Controller Controls

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A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Battlefield 2042 on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, combat, gadgets, vehicles, the ping/Commo Rose, the Call-In tablet, and the interface so you can drop into All-Out Warfare and dominate from the start.

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MOVEMENT09Move ForwardWMove BackwardSMove LeftAMove RightDSprint (hold)ShiftJump / VaultSpaceCrouch (hold)CtrlProneZCrouch (toggle)CINTERACTION01InteractEEQUIPMENT06Primary Weapon1Secondary Weapon2Specialist Gadget3Open Gadget4Cycle Inventory (Scroll Up)MWHEELUPCycle Inventory (Scroll Down)MWHEELDOWNCOMBAT07Fire WeaponLMBAim Down Sights / ZoomRMBReloadRMeleeFThrow GrenadeGSwitch Fire ModeVToggle Underbarrel / AttachmentXCOMMUNICATION05Ping / Commo Rose (hold)QPush-to-Talk VOIP (hold)AltAll ChatEnterTeam ChatKSquad ChatLVEHICLES03Enter / Exit VehicleESwap Vehicle Seat 1F1Swap Vehicle Seat 2F2INTERFACE05ScoreboardTabFull MapMMenu / PauseEscCall-In TabletBPlus Menu / Modify AttachmentsTGAME CONTROLSSHOOTERBATTLEFIELD 2042KEYBOARD CONTROLS · WINDOWS · 36 BINDSshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH BATTLEFIELD 2042 · WINDOWS

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All Battlefield 2042 controls

Layout

36 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Battlefield 2042's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

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Alt
Space
Alt
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Menu
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Movement 9

Action Shortcut
Move Forward W
Move Backward S
Move Left A
Move Right D
Sprint (hold) Shift
Jump / Vault Space
Crouch (hold) Ctrl
Prone Z
Crouch (toggle) C

Combat 7

Action Shortcut
Fire Weapon LMB
Aim Down Sights / Zoom RMB
Reload R
Melee F
Throw Grenade G
Switch Fire Mode V
Toggle Underbarrel / Attachment X

Equipment 6

Action Shortcut
Primary Weapon 1
Secondary Weapon 2
Specialist Gadget 3
Open Gadget 4
Cycle Inventory (Scroll Up) Wheel ↑
Cycle Inventory (Scroll Down) Wheel ↓

Communication 5

Action Shortcut
Ping / Commo Rose (hold) Q
Push-to-Talk VOIP (hold) Alt
All Chat Enter
Team Chat K
Squad Chat L

Interface 5

Action Shortcut
Scoreboard Tab
Full Map M
Menu / Pause Esc
Call-In Tablet B
Plus Menu / Modify Attachments T

Vehicles 3

Action Shortcut
Enter / Exit Vehicle E
Swap Vehicle Seat 1 F1
Swap Vehicle Seat 2 F2

Interaction 1

Action Shortcut
Interact E

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Battlefield 2042 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Battlefield 2042?
Battlefield 2042, a shooter game, uses 36 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Battlefield 2042 controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Battlefield 2042's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Battlefield 2042 support a controller?
Yes — Battlefield 2042 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Battlefield 2042 controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Battlefield 2042 resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Battlefield 2042 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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