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Battlefield Hardline Keyboard & Controller Controls
A reference to the default keyboard, mouse and controller bindings for Battlefield Hardline, Visceral Games' 2015 cops-and-robbers spin-off of the Battlefield series. Alongside the familiar infantry and vehicle keys it covers the campaign's police tools: the Scanner for tagging suspects and evidence, the badge Freeze and non-lethal arrests. Every binding comes from EA's own PC and console manuals.
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All Battlefield Hardline controls
44 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Battlefield Hardline's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
44 shortcuts
Combat 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire | LMB |
| Aim (hold) | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Switch Weapon | Wheel |
| Takedown / Arrest | F |
| Throw Grenade (Multiplayer) | G |
| Peek Over / Lean from Cover (hold) | RMB |
| Gadget 1 | 3 |
| Gadget 2 | 4 |
| Fire Mode | V |
| Weapon Accessory | T |
Movement 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Look | Mouse |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Jump / Vault / Open Parachute | Space |
| Crouch (toggle) | X |
| Crouch (hold) | Ctrl |
| Prone (hold B on controller) | Z |
Vehicles 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Accelerate | W |
| Brake / Reverse | S |
| Exit Vehicle (hold on controller) | E |
| Switch Seat (F1-F6 picks a seat) | F1 |
| Countermeasure | X |
| Switch Vehicle Weapon | F |
| Switch Camera / Passenger Lean | C |
| Radio: Next Song | G |
Police Work (Campaign) 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Freeze (Flash Badge) | G |
| Engage Scanner | Q |
| Analyze Subject with Scanner (hold) | Space |
| Throw Distraction | C |
| Zoom Scanner In | Wheel ↑ |
| Zoom Scanner Out | Wheel ↓ |
| Case File / Evidence Details | Tab |
Squad & Comms (Multiplayer) 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Spot | Q |
| CommoRose (hold) | Q |
| Spray Tag | C |
Interface 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard (hold, Multiplayer) | Tab |
| Game Menu | Esc |
| Battlelog (in menus) | Bksp |
Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | E |
| Pick Up (hold) | R |
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43 shortcuts
Combat 11
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire | RTR2R2 |
| Aim (hold) | LTL2L2 |
| Reload | X■X |
| Switch Weapon | Y▲Y |
| Takedown / Arrest | RSR3R3 |
| Throw Grenade (Multiplayer) | LBL1L1 |
| Peek Over / Lean from Cover (hold) | LTL2L2 |
| Gadget 1 | D-Pad ← |
| Gadget 2 | D-Pad → |
| Fire Mode | D-Pad ↓ |
| Weapon Accessory | D-Pad ↑ |
Movement 9
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick |
| Look | R-Stick |
| Sprint | LSL3L3 |
| Jump / Vault / Open Parachute | A✕A |
| Crouch (toggle) | B●B |
| Prone (hold B on controller) | B●B |
Vehicles 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Accelerate | RTR2R2 |
| Brake / Reverse | LTL2L2 |
| Exit Vehicle (hold on controller) | X■X |
| Switch Seat (F1-F6 picks a seat) | A✕A |
| Countermeasure | D-Pad ↓ |
| Switch Vehicle Weapon | Y▲Y |
| Switch Camera / Passenger Lean | RSR3R3 |
| Radio: Next Song | B●B |
Police Work (Campaign) 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Freeze (Flash Badge) | LBL1L1 |
| Engage Scanner | RBR1R1 |
| Analyze Subject with Scanner (hold) | A✕A |
| Throw Distraction | ViewShareView |
| Zoom Scanner In | RTR2R2 |
| Zoom Scanner Out | LTL2L2 |
| Case File / Evidence Details | D-Pad ↓ |
Squad & Comms (Multiplayer) 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Spot | RBR1R1 |
| CommoRose (hold) | RBR1R1 |
| Spray Tag | ViewShareView |
Interface 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard (hold, Multiplayer) | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Game Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Battlelog (in menus) | ViewShareView |
Interaction 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact | X■X |
| Pick Up (hold) | X■X |
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Battlefield Hardline controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Battlefield Hardline?
- Battlefield Hardline, a shooter game, uses 44 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 Hardline controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Battlefield Hardline's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Battlefield Hardline support a controller?
- Yes — Battlefield Hardline 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 Hardline controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Battlefield Hardline also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Battlefield Hardline resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Battlefield Hardline or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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