Insurgency: Sandstorm Controls Guide (PC & Xbox)

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Game Controls & Hotkeys, Misc. Guides / 12 Dec 2018

Need a cheat sheet for blasting enemies in Insurgency: Sandstorm? This guide’s got all the PC & Xbox controls you need to know, fast!

All PC Settings

Keyboard Controls and Keybindings

W, A, S, D: Move around

Mouse: Aim or move the cursor

Mouse1: Shoot or switch players (when spectating)

Mouse2: Aim down sights or use secondary attack

Spacebar: Jump or change view (when spectating)

Shift: Sprint or hold breath

Ctrl: Crouch

Q, E: Lean left and right

Z: Go prone

F: Pick up weapons or explosives

C: Open the command menu

K: Activate mic

Y: Chat with everyone

U: Team chat

X: Change fire rate (if available)

B: Alternate throw (for explosives)

Mouse3: Set up bi-pod (if attached)

Shift + Ctrl: Slide while sprinting

Mouse Wheel/Numbers: Choose weapon or gear

Alt: Walk slowly (silent)

R: Reload

G: Use gadget (if attached)

Tab: Check scoreboard

Comma: Pick class

Period: Pick team

M: View and select loadout

N: Open map

Esc: Main menu

Xbox Gamepad Controls

LT: Aim Down Sights

LB: Comms/FireSupport Menu

LB (Hold): Voice Chat

LB (while ADS): Spot

L: Movement

L (Click): Sprint

L (while ADS): Lean Left

D-Pad Up: Cycle Fire Mode

D-Pad Right: Toggle Siderail Upgrade

D-Pad Down: Toggle Underbarrel Upgrade

D-Pad Left: Toggle Accessory/Cycle Optic

View Button: Scoreboard

Menu Button: Menu

RT: Fire

RB: Switch Primary/Secondary

RB (Hold): Weapon Select Menu

RB (while ADS): Focus

Y: Interaction

X: Reload

X (Double Tap): Speed Reload

X (Hold): Check Ammunition

B: Crouch

B (Hold): Prone

A: Jump/Vault

R: Look

R (Click): Melee Attack

R (while ADS): Lean Right

Basics & Tips

Move with WSAD.

Lean with E and Q.

Press Tab to see the scoreboard/map overview.

Press Escape to see the rules of the game mode.

Customize your loadout by pressing the M key, even while you’re dead. You will get this equipment when you next spawn or if you select it while still in the area in which you spawn.

Players respawn in “reinforcement waves” or upon the completion of an objective by their teammates.

There is no crosshair. Use your weapon’s sights by pressing RMB.

There is no precise ammo display. Check your ammo by holding R.

There is no kill feed. Confirm your kills by finding the body.

There are no hit indicators unless you count blood.

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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