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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Keyboard & Controller Controls

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a first-person open-world survival shooter set in the irradiated Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. Fluent keybinds matter because survival hinges on quickly switching weapons, fire modes, ammo types, and the detector while reacting to anomalies and mutants.

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All S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl controls

Layout

39 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl

+ 5 more controls in the table below

Movement 11

Action Shortcut
Move Forward W
Move Backward S
Strafe Left A
Strafe Right D
Sprint Shift
Crouch Ctrl
Jump Space
Look / Aim Camera MOUSE_MIDDLE
Lean Left Z
Lean Right C
Walk (slow) X

Weapons 8

Action Shortcut
Handgun 2
Primary Weapon 3
Secondary Weapon 4
Knife 1
Grenade 5
Bolt 6
Detector 7
Swap / Holster Weapon MOUSE_WHEEL_UP

Combat 7

Action Shortcut
Fire Weapon MOUSE_LEFT
Aim Down Sights MOUSE_RIGHT
Reload R
Change Fire Mode B
Change Ammo Type N
Melee / Stealth Kill MOUSE_LEFT
Hold Breath Shift

UI 5

Action Shortcut
Open Map M
Open PDA P
Open Journal J
Pause / Menu Esc
Open Upgrades U

Interaction 4

Action Shortcut
Interact / Use / Take F
Toggle Flashlight E
Open Radial / Quick Menu Tab
Use Detector Q

Inventory 2

Action Shortcut
Open Inventory I
Take All Items R

System 2

Action Shortcut
Quick Save F5
Quick Load F8

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, a shooter game, uses 39 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl support a controller?
Yes — S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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