WARDOGS Controls and Controller Support: Keybinds Explained (PC & Gamepad)

WARDOGS has a large number of controls because the game combines infantry combat, ground vehicles, helicopters, building, and voice communication. On PC, the main control method is still keyboard and mouse, but the game also supports Xbox and PlayStation 5 controllers.

In this guide, we will cover WARDOGS controls, the main WARDOGS keybinds, WARDOGS controller support, and how the WARDOGS gamepad works for infantry, ground vehicles, and air vehicles.

WARDOGS Keybinds: Keyboard and Mouse

The standard WARDOGS keybinds are divided into several categories. This allows the same key to be used for different actions depending on whether you are on foot, in a ground vehicle, or in a helicopter.

Movement Keybinds

The basic layout uses the standard WASD setup. Left Shift is used for Sprint, Alt for Slow Walk, while Q and E are used to lean left and right.

There is no separate Crouch Prone button bound by default — it is left as Unbound.

Weapon and Item Keybinds

Quick slots are assigned to the number keys from 1 to 9 and 0. This allows you to directly select the item you need.

• 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

Interacting with objects is performed with F by default.

This key is also used for Give Up in the UI.

Communication and Voice Chat

The WARDOGS controls include several separate commands for voice chat.

By default, the main Enable/Disable Voice Chat action is Unbound, but you can toggle it through the Scoreboard with U.

There are also two Push-to-Talk binds: J for Squad and K for Proximity.

Ping is assigned to pressing the mouse wheel. Holding the Middle Mouse Button opens the Ping Wheel.

Build Tool Keybinds

Building actions have their own WARDOGS keybinds.

In other words, W controls the throttle, S controls the brake, and A/D are used for steering.

Rotary Vehicle Keybinds

Helicopters and other rotary-wing vehicles use a separate control system.

WARDOGS uses separate controls for the Collective, Cyclic, and Yaw.

This is important for new pilots because helicopter controls are significantly different from those used for regular ground vehicles.

Missile Keybinds

Missiles use separate Cyclic controls:

General Vehicle Keybinds

Several keys are assigned to general vehicle functions.

The most important commands include Next Seat, Previous Seat, Counter Measure, and the commands for replenishing ammunition and supplies.

Vehicle Weapons Keybinds

Vehicle weapons also have their own group of controls.

This means WASD can control either the vehicle itself or its weapons depending on the current mode.

Vehicle Camera Keybinds

Free Look is toggled with Alt, while C changes the camera mode. The arrow keys allow you to quickly check the left, right, and rear sides of the vehicle.

UI and Map Keybinds

General UI controls:

Map controls:

There are also separate controls for Active Reload:

• Up Arrow — Active Reload Up
• Right Arrow — Active Reload Right
• Left Arrow — Active Reload Left
• Down Arrow — Active Reload Down

WARDOGS Controller Support

WARDOGS controller support on PC includes support for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 controllers.

The layout depends on the controller, but the overall logic is almost the same. Xbox uses A/B/X/Y buttons, while PlayStation uses Cross/Circle/Square/Triangle.

The most important thing is that WARDOGS has separate controller layouts for:

• Infantry;
• Ground Vehicles;
• Air Vehicles.

Because of this, a button that performs one action on foot can have a completely different function after you enter a vehicle or helicopter.

WARDOGS Gamepad: Xbox Controls Infantry

For infantry, the layout is fairly standard for an FPS. RT is used for firing, LT for Secondary Use, and the Left Stick controls movement.

Notably, L3 combines Focus, Hold Breath, and Sprint, while R3 is used for Ping.

Ground Vehicles

For ground vehicles, RT becomes the throttle, LT is the brake, and the Left Stick is used for steering.

Air Vehicles

In air vehicles, RT controls Collective Raise / Fire Weapon, while LT controls Collective Lower.

The Left Stick is used for Cyclic, while the Right Stick controls Pedals and the Free Look Camera.

WARDOGS Gamepad: PS5 Controls

The PS5 layout is almost identical to the Xbox version.

Infantry

Ground Vehicles

Air Vehicles

Can You Rebind WARDOGS Gamepad Controls?

This is one area where you should be careful with information about the WARDOGS gamepad.

The standard controller layouts are clearly defined for Xbox and PS5, but the ability to fully rebind every button should not be treated as equivalent to the PC keybind system.

On keyboard, the game has a large number of separate bindings covering movement, weapons, vehicles, helicopters, building, and the UI. The controller system is much more limited, and some actions simply do not have their own dedicated button.

If the standard layout does not work for you, check the available controller settings in the current version of the game and consider using Steam Input.

Steam Input as a Workaround

If you need a more flexible WARDOGS gamepad layout, you can use Steam Input.

This allows you to create a custom layout and assign keyboard commands to controller buttons. For example, you can assign separate buttons to Q/E for Lean, R for Reload, or J/K for Push-to-Talk.

This option is especially useful if you do not have enough controller buttons for a particular action or want to change the vehicle controls.

However, Steam Input does not add a new controller system to the game. It simply lets you control which inputs are sent to the game.

Voice Chat Problems and Keybind Issues

If voice chat is not working, first check its keybinds. On PC:

• Enable/Disable Voice Chat — Unbound;
• Enable/Disable Voice Chat (Scoreboard) — U;
• Squad Push-to-Talk — J;
• Proximity Push-to-Talk — K.

On controller, Toggle Voice Chat is assigned to D-Pad Down.

If you are using Steam Input, also check that the button is not assigned to another keyboard command at the same time.

After changing your layout, it is also worth checking Ping, Reload, Interact, and voice chat. These commands are frequently used during combat, so a bad bind becomes noticeable very quickly.

Best WARDOGS Controls for PC and Gamepad

For PC, keyboard and mouse remain the best option, especially if you spend a lot of time playing infantry. The large number of separate keys allows you to quickly use equipment, communicate with your team, manage building, and switch between vehicle functions.

WARDOGS controller support makes the game more accessible for players who prefer a gamepad. Xbox and PS5 have separate layouts for infantry, ground vehicles, and air vehicles.

If the standard controller layout does not work for you, first check the available in-game settings and then use Steam Input to create a custom layout.

The most important thing to remember is that the same button can perform different actions depending on whether you are on foot, in a ground vehicle, or in the air.