WARDOGS Controls Guide: All PC & Controller Key Bindings

WARDOGS features an abundance of unexpected keybinds capable of giving you a competitive edge! So, today we explore all WARDOGS controls for PC and controllers (Xbox Series X|S, PS5) to help you prepare for your next fight or flight!

WARDOGS Controls For PC & Controller

WARDOGS by BULKHEAD is a PC exclusive game in early access as of September 10, 2026, available on Steam. Those jumping in can do so with a choice of Keyboard & Mouse or a Controller.

Windows PC Controls (Keyboard & Mouse)

Movement Keybinds

• Forward: W
• Backward: S
• Strafe Left: A
• Strafe Right: D
• Sprint: Left Shift
• Slow Walk: Alt
• Jump: Space
• Crouch: C
• Crouch Prone: Unbound
• Prone: Ctrl
• Lean Left: Q
• Lean Right: E

Weapon / Item Keybinds

• Primary Use: Left Mouse Button
• Secondary Use: Right Mouse Button
• Focus / Hold Breath: Left Shift
• Melee Bash: V
• Reload: R
• Increase Zeroing: Page Up
• Decrease Zeroing: Page Down
• Cycle Fire Mode: B
• Cycle Sights: Z
• Mount Bipod: G
• Toggle Bipod Fold: G
• Deploy Parachute: Space
• Cut Parachute: C
• Inspect: I
• Next Slot: Mouse Scroll Wheel Down
• Previous Slot: Mouse Scroll Wheel Up
• Holster Item: X
• Equipment Wheel: 4
• Quick Slot 1: 1
• Quick Slot 2: 2
• Quick Slot 3: 3
• Quick Slot 4: 4
• Quick Slot 5: 5
• Quick Slot 6: 6
• Quick Slot 7: 7
• Quick Slot 8: 8
• Quick Slot 9: 9
• Quick Slot 0: 0

Interaction Keybinds

• Interact: F

Communication

• Enable/Disable Voice Chat: Unbound
• Enable/Disable Voice Chat (Scoreboard): U
• Push-to-Talk (Squad): J
• Push-to-Talk (Proximity): K
• Ping: Middle Mouse Button
• Ping Wheel (Hold): Middle Mouse Button
• Tip: F1
• Reject Tip: F2
• Bribe: F1

Build Tool Keybinds

• Dismantle: V
• Rotate Buildable: R
• Toggle Snapping: B

Ground Vehicle Keybinds

• Throttle: W
• Brake: S
• Steer Right: D
• Steer Left: A
• Handbrake: Space
• Gear Shift R: R

Rotary Vehicle Keybinds

• Collective (Raise): Left Shift
• Collective (Lower): Ctrl
• Increase Cyclic X: W
• Decrease Cyclic X: S
• Increase Cyclic Y: D
• Decrease Cyclic Y: A
• Yaw Left: Q
• Yaw Right: E

Missile Keybinds

• Increase Cyclic X: W
• Decrease Cyclic X: S

General Vehicle Keybinds

• Next Seat: 0
• Previous Seat: 9
• Lock/Unlock Vehicle: L
• Activate Counter Measure: V
• Buy Ammo / Supplies: B
• Deploy Supply Crate: G
• Horn: H

Vehicle Weapons Keybinds

• Fire Weapon: Left Mouse Button
• Cycle Weapons: Z
• Cycle Fire Mode: B
• Eject From Projectile: C
• Vehicle Weapon Pitch Up: W
• Vehicle Weapon Pitch Down: S
• Vehicle Weapon Yaw Left: A
• Vehicle Weapon Yaw Right: D

Vehicle Camera Keybinds

• Toggle Free Look: Alt
• Toggle Camera Mode: C
• Camera Left View: Left Arrow
• Camera Right View: Right Arrow
• Camera Rear View: Down Arrow
• Camera Zoom In: Page Up
• Camera Zoom Out: Page Down

UI - General Keybinds

• Pause Menu: Esc
• Inventory: Tab
• Scoreboard: Mouse Button
• Give Up: F
• Chat: Enter
• Toggle Vault: V

UI - Map Keybinds

• Tactical Map: M
• Recenter Tactical Map: X
• Zoom Minimap In: [
• Zoom Minimap Out: ]

UI - Active Reload Keybinds

• Active Reload - Up: Up Arrow
• Active Reload - Right: Right Arrow
• Active Reload - Left: Left Arrow
• Active Reload - Down: Down Arrow

Windows PC Controls (Xbox Series X|S Controller)

Note: The following WARDOGS controls highlight the use of an Xbox controller. Button layout may vary for different gamepads.

Infantry

• Inventory / Tactical Map: View Button
• Pause Menu: Menu Button
• Secondary Use: LT
• Primary Use: RT
• Lean Left: LB
• Lean Right / Melee Bash: RB
• Cycle Fire Mode / Increase Zeroing: D-Pad Up
• Nothing: D-Pad Left
• Next Item: D-Pad Right
• Toggle Voice Chat: D-Pad Down
• Next Weapon: Y
• Interact / Reload: X
• Crouch Prone: B
• Jump: A
• Movement: Left Stick
• Look: Right Stick
• Focus / Hold Breath / Sprint: Left Stick Click (L3)
• Ping / Ping Wheel (Hold): Right Stick Click (R3)

Ground Vehicles

• Inventory / Tactical Map: View Button
• Pause Menu: Menu Button
• Brake: LT
• Throttle: RT
• Nothing: LB
• Nothing: RB
• Nothing: D-Pad Up
• Toggle Free Look: D-Pad Left
• Toggle Camera Mode: D-Pad Right
• Toggle Voice Chat: D-Pad Down
• Nothing: Y
• Interact: X
• Next Seat: B
• Handbrake: A
• Steer Vehicle: Left Stick
• Free Look Camera: Right Stick
• Horn: Left Stick Click (L3)
• Ping: Right Stick Click (R3)

Air Vehicles

• Inventory / Tactical Map: View Button
• Pause Menu: Menu Button
• Collective (Lower): LT
• Collective (Raise) / Fire Weapon: RT
• Nothing: LB
• Nothing: RB
• Activate Counter Measure: D-Pad Up
• Toggle Free Look: D-Pad Left
• Toggle Camera Mode: D-Pad Right
• Toggle Voice Chat: D-Pad Down
• Nothing: Y
• Interact: X
• Next Seat: B
• Nothing: A
• Cyclic: Left Stick
• Pedals / Free Look Camera: Right Stick
• Horn: Left Stick Click (L3)
• Ping: Right Stick Click (R3)

Windows PC Controls (PlayStation 5 Controller)

Infantry

• Inventory / Tactical Map: Create Button
• Pause Menu: Options Button
• Secondary Use: L2
• Primary Use: R2
• Lean Left: L1
• Lean Right / Melee Bash: R1
• Cycle Fire Mode / Increase Zeroing: D-Pad Up
• Nothing: D-Pad Left
• Next Item: D-Pad Right
• Toggle Voice Chat: D-Pad Down
• Next Weapon: Triangle
• Interact / Reload: Square
• Crouch Prone: Circle
• Jump: Cross
• Movement: Left Stick
• Look: Right Stick
• Focus / Hold Breath / Sprint: Left Stick Click (L3)
• Ping / Ping Wheel (Hold): Right Stick Click (R3)

Ground Vehicles

• Inventory / Tactical Map: Create Button
• Pause Menu: Options Button
• Brake: L2
• Throttle: R2
• Nothing: L1
• Nothing: R1
• Nothing: D-Pad Up
• Toggle Free Look: D-Pad Left
• Toggle Camera Mode: D-Pad Right
• Toggle Voice Chat: D-Pad Down
• Nothing: Triangle
• Interact: Square
• Next Seat: Circle
• Handbrake: Cross
• Steer Vehicle: Left Stick
• Free Look Camera: Right Stick
• Horn: Left Stick Click (L3)
• Ping: Right Stick Click (R3)

Air Vehicles

• Inventory / Tactical Map: Create Button
• Pause Menu: Options Button
• Collective (Lower): L2
• Collective (Raise) / Fire Weapon: R2
• Nothing: L1
• Nothing: R1
• Activate Countermeasure: D-Pad Up
• Toggle Free Look: D-Pad Left
• Toggle Camera Mode: D-Pad Right
• Toggle Voice Chat: D-Pad Down
• Nothing: Triangle
• Interact: Square
• Next Seat: Circle
• Nothing: Cross
• Cyclic: Left Stick
• Pedals / Free Look Camera: Right Stick
• Horn: Left Stick Click (L3)
• Ping: Right Stick Click (R3)