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Red Dead Redemption 2 Keyboard & Controller Controls
Action games →A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, gunplay, horse handling, the weapon wheel, Dead Eye, and the in-game menus so you can ride across the frontier with confidence.
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All Red Dead Redemption 2 controls
33 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Red Dead Redemption 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
Combat 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon / Attack | LMB |
| Aim Weapon | RMB |
| Reload Weapon | R |
| Dead Eye | MMB |
| Open Weapon Wheel | Tab |
| Melee Attack | F |
| Take Cover | Q |
| Melee Block | R |
| Eagle Eye | MMB |
| Next Weapon | Wheel ↑ |
| Previous Weapon | Wheel ↓ |
Interface 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Map | M |
| Pause Menu | Esc |
| Open Satchel / Bag | B |
| Switch / Cycle Camera View | V |
| Cinematic Camera (hold) | V |
| Photo Mode | F6 |
| Open Journal | J |
| Look Behind | C |
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Run / Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch / Stealth | Ctrl |
Horse 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mount / Dismount Horse / Enter Vehicle | E |
| Whistle for Horse | H |
| Horse Sprint / Spur (hold) | Shift |
| Horse Jump | Space |
| Brush Horse | B |
| Feed Horse | R |
Interaction 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Pick Up / Carry | E |
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Combat 9
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon / Attack | RTR2R2ZR |
| Aim Weapon | LTL2L2ZL |
| Reload Weapon | B●BA |
| Dead Eye | LTL2L2ZLRSR3R3RS |
| Open Weapon Wheel | LBL1L1L |
| Melee Attack | B●BA |
| Take Cover | RBR1R1R |
| Melee Block | X■XY |
| Eagle Eye | LSL3L3LSRSR3R3RS |
Interface 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Map | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Pause Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Open Satchel / Bag | D-Pad → |
| Switch / Cycle Camera View | ViewShareView− |
| Cinematic Camera (hold) | ViewShareView− |
| Open Journal | D-Pad ← |
| Look Behind | RSR3R3RS |
Movement 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Run / Sprint (hold) | A✕AB |
| Jump | X■XY |
| Crouch / Stealth | LSL3L3LS |
Horse 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Mount / Dismount Horse / Enter Vehicle | Y▲YX |
| Whistle for Horse | D-Pad ↑ |
| Horse Sprint / Spur (hold) | A✕AB |
| Horse Jump | X■XY |
| Brush Horse | D-Pad ← |
| Feed Horse | D-Pad → |
Interaction 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interact / Pick Up / Carry | Y▲YX |
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Red Dead Redemption 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Red Dead Redemption 2?
- Red Dead Redemption 2, a action game, uses 33 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 Red Dead Redemption 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Red Dead Redemption 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Red Dead Redemption 2 support a controller?
- Yes — Red Dead Redemption 2 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 Red Dead Redemption 2 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Red Dead Redemption 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Red Dead Redemption 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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