Hunt: Showdown Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Hunt: Showdown on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, gunplay, melee, Dark Sight, equipment slots, and the interface so you can survive the bayou and extract with your bounty.
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All Hunt: Showdown controls
31 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Hunt: Showdown'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
31 shortcuts
Movement 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Jump / Vault | Space |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Look / Aim Camera | Mouse |
| Climb Up (hold) | W |
| Climb Down (hold) | S |
Tools & Consumables 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Select Equipment Slot 1 | 1 |
| Quick Select Equipment Slot 2 | 2 |
| Quick Select Equipment Slot 3 | 3 |
| Quick Select Equipment Slot 4 | 4 |
| Quick Select Equipment Slot 5 | 5 |
| Quick Select Equipment Slot 6 | 6 |
| Cycle Equipment / Item Quick Access (Wheel Up) | Wheel ↑ |
| Cycle Equipment / Item Quick Access (Wheel Down) | Wheel ↓ |
| Quick Select Equipment Slot 7 | 7 |
| Quick Select Equipment Slot 8 | 8 |
Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire (with Aim held) | LMB |
| Aim / Zoom (hold) | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Next Weapon Set / Switch Weapon | Q |
| Melee Attack | LMB |
| Heavy Melee Attack (hold) | LMB |
Interface 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Menu | Esc |
| Open Map | Tab |
Dark Sight 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Dark Sight | E |
Interaction 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Use | F |
Communication 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Push to Talk (hold) | Caps Lock |
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Movement 10
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint (hold) | LSL3L3 |
| Jump / Vault | A✕A |
| Crouch | B●B |
| Look / Aim Camera | R-Stick |
| Climb Up (hold) | L-Stick |
| Climb Down (hold) | L-Stick |
Tools & Consumables 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Cycle Equipment / Item Quick Access (Wheel Up) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Cycle Equipment / Item Quick Access (Wheel Down) | D-Pad ↓ |
Combat 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire (with Aim held) | RTR2R2 |
| Aim / Zoom (hold) | LTL2L2 |
| Reload | X■X |
| Next Weapon Set / Switch Weapon | Y▲Y |
| Melee Attack | RSR3R3 |
| Heavy Melee Attack (hold) | RSR3R3 |
Interface 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Open Map | ViewShareView |
Dark Sight 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Dark Sight | RBR1R1 |
Interaction 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact / Use | X■X |
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Hunt: Showdown controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Hunt: Showdown?
- Hunt: Showdown, a shooter game, uses 31 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 Hunt: Showdown controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Hunt: Showdown's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Hunt: Showdown support a controller?
- Yes — Hunt: Showdown 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 Hunt: Showdown controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Hunt: Showdown 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 Hunt: Showdown resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hunt: Showdown or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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