Modern Warfare 4 Controls & Keybindings
Default keyboard layout, controller configurations, and Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con mouse aiming settings.
Published October 16, 2026 · Last updated October 17, 2026
Quick Answer: What Are the Key Controls in Modern Warfare 4?
Modern Warfare 4 combines intuitive tactical shooter bindings with advanced movement options like slide canceling, dive-to-prone, and tactical weapon mounting. Custom keybind profiles and controller button layouts (including Tactical and Bumper Jumper) can be independently configured in settings.
| Tactical Action | Default Keyboard Binding | Default Controller (Xbox / PS5) |
|---|---|---|
| Move Forward / Backward / Strafe | W / A / S / D | Left Stick |
| Tactical Sprint / Focus ADS | Left Shift | Left Stick Click (L3) |
| Jump / Mantle / Climb | Spacebar | A / Cross |
| Crouch / Slide / Prone (hold) | C / Left Ctrl | B / Circle |
| Fire Weapon | Left Mouse Button | Right Trigger (RT / R2) |
| Aim Down Sight (ADS) | Right Mouse Button | Left Trigger (LT / L2) |
| Reload / Weapon Inspect (hold) | R | X / Square |
| Weapon Mount / Interact | F / Mouse Side Button | Right Stick Click (R3) / X (Square) |
| Lethal Equipment (Frag / Semtex) | E | Right Bumper (RB / R1) |
| Tactical Equipment (Flash / Smoke) | Q | Left Bumper (LB / L1) |
| Field Upgrade (Riot Shield / SAM) | X | LB + RB / L1 + R1 |
| Tactical Scoreboard / Map | Tab / M | View / Touchpad |
On Nintendo Switch 2, enable Joy-Con 2 Optical Mouse Stance in the Controller menu for high-precision desktop mouse emulation without needing a dedicated desk mouse.