The latest installment in the Borderlands series introduces a revamped control scheme. Players will encounter updated key mappings for vehicular battles, traversal, and inventory management features. Below, we outline the essentials to configure before diving into the action.
Borderlands 4 PC keybindings & controls
Borderlands 4 offers a comprehensive array of customization options for both keyboard and controller setups. While combat and navigation form the core of these configurations, desktop users benefit from additional hotkeys for streamlined menu access. Controller users should note the importance of context-sensitive inputs and button holds for certain actions.
| Jump/Powerslide | Space | RB | R1 |
| Gun 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Gun 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Horn | F | Click Left Stick | L3 |
| ECHO Location | Z | Up D-pad | Up D-pad |
| Ping | Click Scroll Wheel | Up D-pad (Hold) | Up D-pad (Hold) |
| Previous Gun | Scroll Wheel Up | – | – |
| Next Gun | Scroll Wheel Down | Y | |
| Zoom | Right Click | LT | L2 |
| Fire Gun | Left Click | RT | R2 |
| Boost | Left Shift | LB | L1 |
| Exit Vehicle | E | B | |
| Move Right | D | ||
| Move Left | A | ||
| Move Backward | S | ||
| Move Forward | W | ||
| Summon Vehicle/Exit Vehicle | X | Right D-pad | Right D-pad |
| Vehicle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Take as Junk | Q | Down D-pad | Down D-pad |
| Secondary Use | Q | Y | Triangle |
| Primary Use | E | X | Square |
| Open Skills | K | – | – |
| Open Map | M | – | – |
| Open Mission Log | J | – | – |
| Open Inventory | I | – | – |
| Open ECHO Menu | Tab | View | Touchpad |
| Common | |||
| Push to Talk | Caps Lock | ||
| ECHO Location | Z | Up D-pad | Up D-pad |
| Ping | Click Scroll Wheel | Up D-pad (Hold) | Up D-pad (Hold) |
| Communication | |||
| Give Up (Fight For Your Life) | E | X | Square |
| Use Right Action Skill Prompt | Right Click | – | – |
| Use Left Action Skill Prompt | Left Click | – | – |
| Drop Gun | End | – | – |
| Gun Wheel | Hold Scroll Wheel | Hold Y | Hold Triangle |
| Gun 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Gun 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Gun 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Gun 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Next Gun | Scroll Wheel Down | – | – |
| Previous Gun | Scroll Wheel Up | Y | Triangle |
| Action Skill | F | LB | L1 |
| Melee/Grapple | V | Click Right Stick | R3 |
| Change Gun Mode | C | Down D-pad | Down D-pad |
| Reload | Right Click | X | Square |
| Aim Down Sights (ADS) | Right Click | LT | L2 |
| Fire gun | Left Click | RT | R2 |
| Repkit | T | Left D-pad | Left D-pad |
| Use Ordnance | G | RB | R1 |
| Combat | |||
| Crouch/Slide/Dash/Ground Slam | Left Ctrl | B | Circle |
| Sprint/Dash | Left Shift | Click Left Stick | L3 |
| Jump/Glide | Space | A | X |
| Move Right | D | ||
| Move Back | S | ||
| Move Left | A | ||
| Move Forward | W | ||
| Movement | |||
| Action | PC | Xbox | PS5 |
| Borderlands 4 PC keybindings & controls | |||
Customize these mappings to match your gaming preferences—some players might prefer assigning melee attacks to mouse buttons for quicker access. Explore additional resources for deeper insights into optimizing your gameplay experience.