Default keyboard and mouse controls for Insurgency: Sandstorm on PC. Covers the movement, stance and lean, weapon handling, communication, and equipment bindings for New World Interactive's hardcore tactical first-person shooter.
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All Insurgency: Sandstorm keyboard controls
31 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Insurgency: Sandstorm's control settings.
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint / Hold Breath (hold) | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Walk Quietly (hold) | Alt |
| Slide (while sprinting) | ShiftCtrl |
Combat/Weapons 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Aim Down Sights / Secondary Attack | RMB |
| Reload / Check Ammo (hold) | R |
| Change Fire Mode | X |
| Alternate Throw (cook / underhand) | B |
| Cycle Weapon / Gear | SCROLL |
| Deploy Bipod | MMB |
Misc 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard (hold) | Tab |
| Map | N |
| Main Menu / Pause | Esc |
| Select Class | , |
| Select Team | . |
Stance/Lean 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Lean Left | Q |
| Lean Right | E |
| Prone | Z |
Communication 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Command Menu | C |
| Push To Talk (hold) | K |
| All Chat | Y |
| Team Chat | U |
Equipment 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Pick Up Weapon or Explosive | F |
| Open Loadout | M |
| Use Gadget | G |
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Insurgency: Sandstorm controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Insurgency: Sandstorm?
- Insurgency: Sandstorm, a shooter game, uses 31 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Insurgency: Sandstorm controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Insurgency: Sandstorm's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Insurgency: Sandstorm controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Insurgency: Sandstorm resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Insurgency: Sandstorm or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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