Cover art © its publisher — for identification only. Details 
BioShock 2 Keyboard & Controller Controls
Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for BioShock 2, the 2010 first-person shooter from 2K Marin that returns to Rapture as Subject Delta, the prototype Big Daddy. Covers Delta's movement, the drill and the Drill Dash, the split left-hand Plasmid and right-hand weapon layout that lets you fire both at once, ammo and Plasmid slot selection, hacking, and adopting, gathering with and harvesting Little Sisters. Xbox controller equivalents are included for each action that has one.
BioShock 2 controls poster
A generative poster unique to BioShock 2 — styled by its genre and signature colour. Pure design, zero spoilers. Free to download for your battlestation.
Free PNG is web-resolution & lightly watermarked.
Want it print-ready?
Framed-quality 300 DPI, no watermark — $2.99 (PC / keyboard edition). Drop your email and we'll send the checkout link.
🎮 Controller / gamepad poster — coming soon.
All BioShock 2 controls
47 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in BioShock 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 3 more controls in the table below
47 shortcuts
Weapons & Ammo 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cycle Weapons | Wheel |
| Switch Ammo Type | ] |
| Switch Ammo Type (alternate key) | [ |
| Switch to Equipped Weapon Slot 1 | 1 |
| Switch to Equipped Weapon Slot 2 | 2 |
| Switch to Equipped Weapon Slot 3 | 3 |
| Switch to Equipped Weapon Slot 4 | 4 |
| Switch to Equipped Weapon Slot 5 | 5 |
| Switch to Equipped Weapon Slot 6 | 6 |
| Switch to Equipped Weapon Slot 7 | 7 |
| Switch to Equipped Weapon Slot 8 | 8 |
Plasmids 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Plasmid (click and hold to charge) | RMB |
| Quick Switch to Next Plasmid | Q |
| Quick Switch to Previous Plasmid | Z |
| Switch to Active Plasmid Slot 1 | F1 |
| Switch to Active Plasmid Slot 2 | F2 |
| Switch to Active Plasmid Slot 3 | F3 |
| Switch to Active Plasmid Slot 4 | F4 |
| Switch to Active Plasmid Slot 5 | F5 |
| Switch to Active Plasmid Slot 6 | F6 |
| Switch to Active Plasmid Slot 7 | F7 |
| Switch to Active Plasmid Slot 8 | F8 |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Jump | Space |
| Move Forward | W |
| Look Around | Mouse |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Right | D |
| Toggle Crouch | C |
Combat 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon / Use Drill | LMB |
| Melee Attack / Gunbutt | Shift |
| Reload Weapon | R |
| Iron Sights / Zoom | T |
| Use First Aid Kit | Ctrl |
| Drill Dash (hold Fire, with Drill equipped) | ShiftLMB |
| Telekinesis Shield (hold Fire) | AltLMB |
Interaction 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Action (Hack / Use / Pick Up / Adopt Little Sister) | F |
| Gather ADAM / Harvest / Quit Hack | B |
| Find ADAM Corpse with Little Sister (hold) | R |
| Play Newest Unread Diary | L |
| Exit Scout Mode | J |
Info & Menus 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Maps / Messages / Goals / Help | M |
| Pause Screen | P |
| Main Menu / Cancel | Esc |
| Quick Save | F12 |
| Quick Load | F11 |
Sourced from store.steampowered.com, feralinteractive.com, bioshock.fandom.com Last verified
Weapons & Ammo 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Cycle Weapons | RBR1R1R |
| Switch Ammo Type | D-Pad ↑ |
| Switch Ammo Type (alternate key) | D-Pad ↓ |
Plasmids 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use Plasmid (click and hold to charge) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Quick Switch to Next Plasmid | LBL1L1L |
Movement 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Jump | Y▲YX |
| Look Around | R-Stick |
| Toggle Crouch | LSL3L3LS |
Combat 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon / Use Drill | RTR2R2ZR |
| Melee Attack / Gunbutt | B●BA |
| Reload Weapon | X■XY |
| Iron Sights / Zoom | RSR3R3RS |
| Use First Aid Kit | D-Pad → |
| Drill Dash (hold Fire, with Drill equipped) | RTR2R2ZRB●BA |
Interaction 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Action (Hack / Use / Pick Up / Adopt Little Sister) | A✕AB |
| Find ADAM Corpse with Little Sister (hold) | X■XY |
| Play Newest Unread Diary | A✕AB |
Info & Menus 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Maps / Messages / Goals / Help | ViewShareView− |
| Pause Screen | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
Sourced from store.steampowered.com, feralinteractive.com, bioshock.fandom.com Last verified
Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by BioShock 2. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. See our licensing & trademark notice.
BioShock 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for BioShock 2?
- BioShock 2, a shooter game, uses 47 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 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from BioShock 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does BioShock 2 support a controller?
- Yes — BioShock 2 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 2 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. BioShock 2 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 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BioShock 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Thanks — your feedback helps us improve.
BioShock collection
3 BioShock games in the catalogue, every control scheme free to read.
See all 3 BioShock games →
