Cyberpunk 2077 PC Keyboard Controls & Shortcuts Guide

Movement & Basic Controls

Basic movement in Cyberpunk 2077 uses standard FPS controls like WASD navigation, jumping, sprinting, and crouching, so FPS players will feel right at home.

When taking a stealth approach, use Ctrl (Hold) for quick ducking behind cover, and C (Toggle) to stay in a low profile during infiltration.

Keep in mind that the C key is also used to skip dialogue, making it a key you'll press quite often.

Combat & Weapon Controls

Next up are the essential combat and weapon controls.

While primary attacks/shooting on Left Click and aiming/blocking on Right Click follow standard FPS conventions, Cyberpunk features unique actions such as activating cyberware abilities (E) and quick melee strikes (Q).

Weapons can be swapped instantly using number keys 1–3, or by holding Alt to open the weapon wheel. Consuming healing items (X) in combat is also crucial, but since it sits right next to the WASD cluster, you might consider remapping it if you find yourself hitting it accidentally.

Scanner & UI Menus

Keybindings for the scanner and various menus frequently used during exploration and hacking.

The scanner—essential for scanning enemies and launching quickhacks—is activated by holding Tab (or toggled with CapsLock).

Beyond looting items (F), major menus are assigned to their English initials: Inventory (I), Character (K), Journal (J), and Map (M). Since these are scattered away from the left-hand WASD home position, remapping them to function keys or using a gaming keypad is worth considering for smoother navigation.

Vehicle Controls

Driving controls essential for navigating the massive open world of Night City.

Call your owned vehicle with the V key and enter/exit with the F key. Once inside, accelerating, braking, and steering are handled via WASD just like character movement. A vehicle-specific addition is the Space key for the handbrake.

Camera view switching (Q) and radio toggling (R) are also available, making cruising through the city much more enjoyable.

Braindance Controls

Keybindings for analyzing virtual reality Braindance (BD) recordings during story investigations.

Along with Play/Pause (Space), hold E to fast-forward and hold Q to rewind along the timeline.

The most critical control for discovering clues is switching between layers (Visual, Audio, Thermal) with the Shift key.

BD sequences involve constantly scrubbing forward and backward while swapping layers, so getting comfortable with these key controls will make investigations much faster and smoother.