What are the default controls for Need for Speed Rivals?

Need for Speed Rivals, a racing game, uses 22 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 Need for Speed Rivals controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Need for Speed Rivals's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Need for Speed Rivals support a controller?

Yes — Need for Speed Rivals 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 Need for Speed Rivals controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Need for Speed Rivals 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 Need for Speed Rivals resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Need for Speed Rivals or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · 22 default keybinds

✓ Steam Deck ready

Need for Speed Rivals Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Need for Speed Rivals is Ghost Games' 2013 open-world chase set in Redview County, where you switch between street racers earning Speedpoints and the police hunting them, and other players drop in and out of the same roads. These are the default PC keyboard keys from the game's own Keyboard Configuration screen, paired with its built-in controller diagram. Out of the box it mixes WASD with the arrow keys: W and S drive while the arrows steer, and A and D fire your two pursuit-tech gadgets.

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All Need for Speed Rivals controls

22 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Need for Speed Rivals's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

Layout

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

Num

−

⏎

+ 1 more control in the table below

Driving 7

Action	Shortcut
Throttle	`W`
Brake / Reverse	`S`
Steer Left	`LEFT`
Steer Right	`RIGHT`
E-Brake	`Ctrl`
Nitrous (N2O)	`Space`
Car Horn	`H`

Camera 4

Action	Shortcut
Cycle Cameras	`C`
Turn Camera Back	`DOWN`
Turn Camera Right	`Q`
Turn Camera Left	`E`

EasyDrive 4

Action	Shortcut
EasyDrive Up	`Num 8`
EasyDrive Down	`Num 2`
EasyDrive Left	`Num 4`
EasyDrive Right	`Num 6`

Pursuit 3

Action	Shortcut
Use Pursuit Tech in Slot 1	`A`
Use Pursuit Tech in Slot 2	`D`
Toggle Sirens / Head to Head Race	`Enter`

Menus 2

Action	Shortcut
Play Autolog Recommends	`T`
Skip Track	`End`

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Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Throttle	`RTR2R2`
Brake / Reverse	`LTL2L2`
Steer Left	`L-Stick`
Steer Right	`L-Stick`
E-Brake	`X■X`
Nitrous (N2O)	`A✕A`
Car Horn	`RSR3R3`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Cycle Cameras	`RBR1R1`
Rotate Camera	`R-Stick`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Use Pursuit Tech in Slot 1	`Y▲Y`
Use Pursuit Tech in Slot 2	`B●B`
Toggle Sirens / Head to Head Race	`LBL1L1`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Open / Close Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu`
Skip Track	`D-Pad ↑`

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Need for Speed Rivals controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Need for Speed Rivals?: Need for Speed Rivals, a racing game, uses 22 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 Need for Speed Rivals controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Need for Speed Rivals's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Need for Speed Rivals support a controller?: Yes — Need for Speed Rivals 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 Need for Speed Rivals controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Need for Speed Rivals 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 Need for Speed Rivals resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Need for Speed Rivals or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Driving 7

Camera 4

EasyDrive 4

Pursuit 3

Menus 2

Driving 7

Camera 2

Pursuit 3

Menus 2

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