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BioShock Keyboard & Controller Controls
Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for BioShock, the 2007 first-person shooter from Irrational Games and 2K set in the undersea city of Rapture — the bindings shipped unchanged in BioShock Remastered. Covers Jack's movement, the weapon and Plasmid modes and the right-mouse toggle between them, ammo and Plasmid slot selection, hacking and Little Sister choices, and the map, log and hint screens. Xbox controller equivalents are included for each action that has one.
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All BioShock controls
45 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in BioShock's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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45 shortcuts
Weapons & Ammo 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch Weapon (next) | Wheel ↑ |
| Weapon / Plasmid Selection Menu | Shift |
| Next Ammo Type | Q |
| Previous Weapon / Plasmid | Wheel ↓ |
| Previous Ammo Type | B |
| Select Weapon 1 | 1 |
| Select Weapon 2 | 2 |
| Select Weapon 3 | 3 |
| Select Weapon 4 | 4 |
| Select Weapon 5 | 5 |
| Select Weapon 6 | 6 |
| Select Weapon 7 | 7 |
| Select Weapon 8 | 8 |
Plasmids 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Plasmid | LMB |
| Switch Plasmid (next) | Wheel ↑ |
| Use EVE Hypo | R |
| Active Plasmid Slot 1 | F1 |
| Active Plasmid Slot 2 | F2 |
| Active Plasmid Slot 3 | F3 |
| Active Plasmid Slot 4 | F4 |
| Active Plasmid Slot 5 | F5 |
| Active Plasmid Slot 6 | F6 |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Jump | Space |
| Move Forward | W |
| Look Around | Mouse |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Crouch | C |
Info & Menus 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mapscreen | M |
| Play Newest Unread Log | T |
| Pause Menu | Esc |
| Hint Screen | H |
| Quicksave | F8 |
| Quickload | F9 |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Toggle Plasmid / Weapon Mode | RMB |
| Reload Weapon | R |
| Use First Aid Kit | F |
| Zoom Weapon | Z |
Interaction 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact | E |
| Hack | V |
| Harvest Little Sister | H |
| Save Little Sister | L |
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Weapons & Ammo 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Switch Weapon (next) | RBR1R1R |
| Next Ammo Type | D-Pad ↑ |
| Previous Ammo Type | D-Pad ↓ |
Plasmids 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Plasmid | LTL2L2ZL |
| Switch Plasmid (next) | LBL1L1L |
| Use EVE Hypo | X■XY |
Movement 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Jump | Y▲YX |
| Look Around | R-Stick |
| Crouch | LSL3L3LS |
Info & Menus 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Play Newest Unread Log | A✕AB |
| Pause Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Hint Screen | D-Pad → |
Combat 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | RTR2R2ZR |
| Reload Weapon | X■XY |
| Use First Aid Kit | B●BA |
| Zoom Weapon | RSR3R3RS |
Interaction 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact | A✕AB |
| Hack | X■XY |
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BioShock controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for BioShock?
- BioShock, a shooter game, uses 45 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap BioShock controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from BioShock's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does BioShock support a controller?
- Yes — BioShock has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these BioShock controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. BioShock also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official BioShock resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BioShock or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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BioShock collection
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