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Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition Keyboard & Controller Controls
Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition is Grove Street Games' 2021 Unreal Engine remaster of Rockstar's 2001 Liberty City game, part of The Trilogy. It swaps the original PC scheme for GTA V-style controls with weapon and radio wheels, so these are the remaster's own default keyboard-and-mouse bindings and its default Modern controller layout, as shown on the game's Controls screens.
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All Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition controls
32 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
30 shortcuts
Vehicles 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Accelerate | W |
| Brake / Reverse | S |
| Steer Left / Right | AthenD |
| Enter / Exit Vehicle | F |
| Handbrake | Space |
| Fire Weapon (In Vehicle) | LMB |
| Vehicle Sub-Missions / Misc (Taxi, Vigilante, Firefighter, Paramedic) | R |
| Horn | H |
| Look Left (In Vehicle) | Q |
| Look Right (In Vehicle) | E |
Combat & Weapons 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack | LMB |
| Enter / Exit Targeting | RMB |
| Weapon Wheel | Tab |
| Next Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
| Previous Weapon | Wheel ↓ |
| Quick Slot 1 | 1 |
| Quick Slot 2 | 2 |
| Quick Slot 3 | 3 |
| Weapon Zoom In / Out (Sniper, Camera) | Wheel ↑thenWheel ↓ |
On Foot 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward / Left / Backward / Right | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Stealth | Ctrl |
Camera 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Camera Zoom In / Out | V |
| Look Behind (also Middle Mouse Button) | Z |
Radio 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Next Radio Station | Wheel ↑ |
| Radio Wheel | Tab |
| Previous Radio Station | Wheel ↓ |
General 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mission Start / Mission Cancel | T |
| Map Zoom (Radar) | G |
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Vehicles 10
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Accelerate | RTR2R2ZR |
| Brake / Reverse | LTL2L2ZL |
| Steer Left / Right | L-Stick |
| Enter / Exit Vehicle | Y▲YX |
| Handbrake | RBR1R1R |
| Fire Weapon (In Vehicle) | LBL1L1L |
| Vehicle Sub-Missions / Misc (Taxi, Vigilante, Firefighter, Paramedic) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Horn | LSL3L3LS |
| Look Left (In Vehicle) | X■XY |
| Look Right (In Vehicle) | B●BA |
Combat & Weapons 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack | RTR2R2ZR |
| Enter / Exit Targeting | LTL2L2ZL |
| Next Weapon | LBL1L1L |
On Foot 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward / Left / Backward / Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint | A✕AB |
| Jump | X■XY |
Camera 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Look Around | R-Stick |
| Look Behind (also Middle Mouse Button) | RSR3R3RS |
| Reset Camera | RBR1R1R |
Radio 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Next Radio Station | D-Pad → |
General 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Map Zoom (Radar) | D-Pad ↓ |
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Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition?
- Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition, a action game, uses 32 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 Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition support a controller?
- Yes — Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition 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 Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition 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 Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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