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. 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.

Windows · 31 default keybinds

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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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Layout

31 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Hunt: Showdown's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

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←

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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)	`CAPSLOCK`

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Movement 10

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Move Forward	`L-Stick`
Move Backward	`L-Stick`
Move Left	`L-Stick`
Move Right	`L-Stick`
Sprint (hold)	`LSL3L3LS`
Jump / Vault	`A✕AB`
Crouch	`B●BA`
Look / Aim Camera	`R-Stick`
Climb Up (hold)	`L-Stick`
Climb Down (hold)	`L-Stick`

Tools & Consumables 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Cycle Equipment / Item Quick Access (Wheel Up)	`D-Pad ↑`
Cycle Equipment / Item Quick Access (Wheel Down)	`D-Pad ↓`

Combat 6

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Fire (with Aim held)	`RTR2R2ZR`
Aim / Zoom (hold)	`LTL2L2ZL`
Reload	`X■XY`
Next Weapon Set / Switch Weapon	`Y▲YX`
Melee Attack	`RSR3R3RS`
Heavy Melee Attack (hold)	`RSR3R3RS`

Interface 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Open Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu+`
Open Map	`ViewShareView−`

Dark Sight 1

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Dark Sight	`RBR1R1R`

Interaction 1

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Interact / Use	`X■XY`

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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. 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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Movement 10

Tools & Consumables 10

Combat 6

Interface 2

Dark Sight 1

Interaction 1

Communication 1

Movement 10

Tools & Consumables 2

Combat 6

Interface 2

Dark Sight 1

Interaction 1

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