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Gears of War: E-Day Keyboard Controls
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Default keyboard and mouse bindings for Gears of War: E-Day, The Coalition's 2026 prequel set on Emergence Day. Transcribed from the game's own Keyboard Bindings screen: note that Space alone handles Take Cover, Evade and Slide, while Left Ctrl jumps and mantles — the reverse of most shooters. Every binding can be remapped in Settings > Controls > Mouse & Keyboard.
All Gears of War: E-Day keyboard controls
38 shortcuts
Movement 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Take Cover | Space |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Evade | Space |
| Jump | Ctrl |
| Slide (while sprinting) | Space |
| Mantle / Climb | Ctrl |
| Cover Crouch | Shift |
Combat 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Shoot Weapon / Throw Equipment | LMB |
| Aim | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Melee (hold) | F |
| Scope Toggle (while aiming) | MMB |
| Mark Target (while aiming) | Q |
| Special Gear | C |
| Heat Vent | R |
| Struggle | F |
Inventory 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Inventory 1 (hold) | 1 |
| Inventory 2 (hold) | 2 |
| Inventory 3 | 3 |
| Inventory 4 (hold) | 4 |
| Cycle Inventory Equipment | 4 |
| Drop Weapon (hold) | 1 |
Interaction 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact (hold) | E |
| Revive (hold) | E |
| Exit Turret (hold) | E |
| Turret Weapon Ability | Z |
Camera & Interface 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Map / Scoreboard (hold) | Tab |
| Pause | Esc |
| Tac-Com / Objectives (hold) | Alt |
| Swap Shoulder Camera | Shift |
Communication 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| VOIP Push-to-Talk | V |
| Open Team Text Chat | T |
| Open Global Text Chat | Y |
| Close Text Chat | Esc |
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38 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Gears of War: E-Day's control settings.
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Gears of War: E-Day controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Gears of War: E-Day?
- Gears of War: E-Day, a shooter game, uses 38 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Gears of War: E-Day controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Gears of War: E-Day's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Gears of War: E-Day controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Gears of War: E-Day resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Gears of War: E-Day or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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