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PAYDAY 2 Keyboard & Controller Controls
A reference to the default keyboard, mouse and controller bindings for PAYDAY 2, Overkill's 2013 co-op heist shooter. The keyboard half is read from the game's own Edit Keys screen and the pad half from the retail Xbox 360 manual, so it covers the everyday loop of shouting down civilians, bagging loot and swapping weapons. Every key can be rebound under Options > Controls.
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All PAYDAY 2 controls
23 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in PAYDAY 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Run | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | LMB |
| Aim Down Sight | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Melee Attack | E |
| Throw Grenade | 3 |
Weapons 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Equip Primary Weapon | 2 |
| Equip Secondary Weapon | 1 |
| Switch Weapon | C |
| Weapon Gadget On/Off | Q |
| Weapon Fire Mode Single/Auto | V |
Heist & Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Shout / Interact | F |
| Deploy Equipment / Throw Bag | G |
Comms 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Chat Message | T |
| Push to Talk | ` |
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Movement 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Back | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick |
| Run | LSL3L3LS |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Crouch | B●BA |
Combat 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon | RTR2R2ZR |
| Aim Down Sight | LTL2L2ZL |
| Reload | X■XY |
| Melee Attack | RSR3R3RS |
Weapons 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Switch Weapon | Y▲YX |
Heist & Interaction 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Shout / Interact | RBR1R1R |
| Deploy Equipment / Throw Bag | LBL1L1L |
Menus 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Mission Screen | ViewShareView− |
| In-game Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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PAYDAY 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for PAYDAY 2?
- PAYDAY 2, a shooter game, uses 23 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap PAYDAY 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from PAYDAY 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does PAYDAY 2 support a controller?
- Yes — PAYDAY 2 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these PAYDAY 2 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. PAYDAY 2 also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official PAYDAY 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by PAYDAY 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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