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Mafia II: Definitive Edition Keyboard & Controller Controls
Default keyboard, mouse and controller controls for Mafia II: Definitive Edition, the 2020 remaster of Vito Scaletta's rise through 1940s and 50s Empire Bay. Covers on-foot movement and cover, fist fighting, gunplay, driving with the speed limiter and radio, and the map screen. All bindings are remappable under Options > Controls.
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All Mafia II: Definitive Edition controls
36 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Mafia II: Definitive Edition'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
36 shortcuts
Driving 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Enter / Exit Vehicle | F |
| Throttle / Accelerate | W |
| Brake / Reverse | S |
| Steer Left / Right | AthenD |
| Handbrake | Space |
| Speed Limiter | L |
| Horn | E |
| Look Behind | Shift |
| Change Camera View | MMB |
| Previous Radio Station | , |
| Next Radio Station | . |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Action / Interact | E |
| Take / Leave Cover | Ctrl |
| Climb | Space |
| Stealth Move / Crouch | C |
| Toggle Walk / Run | Caps Lock |
| Center Camera Behind Vito | MMB |
Gunplay 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Aim (hold) | RMB |
| Fire | LMB |
| Reload | R |
| Select Fists / Grenades / Molotovs | Num 4 |
| Select Handguns | Num 6 |
| Select Rifles / Shotguns | Num 2 |
| Select Machine Guns | Num 8 |
Map & Menus 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Map | M |
| Pause | Esc |
| Place Waypoint | LMB |
| Center Map on Vito | F |
| Zoom Map In / Out | PgUpthenPgDn |
| Hide Map Legend | Space |
Fist Fighting 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Light Hit | Q |
| Hard Hit | RMB |
| Dodge (hold) | Space |
| Taunt | E |
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32 shortcuts
Driving 11
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Enter / Exit Vehicle | Y▲Y |
| Throttle / Accelerate | RTR2R2 |
| Brake / Reverse | LTL2L2 |
| Steer Left / Right | L-Stick |
| Handbrake | B●B |
| Speed Limiter | A✕A |
| Horn | X■X |
| Look Behind | LBL1L1 |
| Change Camera View | RSR3R3 |
| Previous Radio Station | D-Pad ← |
| Next Radio Station | D-Pad → |
Movement 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Sprint (hold) | LBL1L1 |
| Action / Interact | X■X |
| Take / Leave Cover | A✕A |
| Climb | LBL1L1 |
| Stealth Move / Crouch | LSL3L3 |
| Center Camera Behind Vito | RSR3R3 |
Gunplay 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Aim (hold) | LTL2L2 |
| Fire | RTR2R2 |
| Reload | RBR1R1 |
| Select Fists / Grenades / Molotovs | D-Pad ← |
| Select Handguns | D-Pad → |
| Select Rifles / Shotguns | D-Pad ↓ |
| Select Machine Guns | D-Pad ↑ |
Map & Menus 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Map | ViewShareView |
| Pause | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Zoom Map In / Out | R-Stick |
Fist Fighting 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Light Hit | B●B |
| Hard Hit | Y▲Y |
| Dodge (hold) | A✕A |
| Taunt | X■X |
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Mafia II: Definitive Edition controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Mafia II: Definitive Edition?
- Mafia II: Definitive Edition, a action game, uses 36 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Mafia II: Definitive Edition controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Mafia II: Definitive Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Mafia II: Definitive Edition support a controller?
- Yes — Mafia II: Definitive Edition 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 Mafia II: Definitive Edition controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Mafia II: Definitive Edition 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 Mafia II: Definitive Edition resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mafia II: Definitive Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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