Overwatch 2 keybindings and controls
Here is the full list of keybindings and controls in Overwatch 2.
The Overwatch 2 PvP Beta gave us the first opportunity to jump in and see what’s new in the sequel to Blizzard's first-person shooter. Though the game is still a ways from release, it allowed us to familiarize ourselves with the different facets of the game, including the controls. If you’re hopping into Overwatch 2 and need to get used to things, let’s look at all of the game’s controls and keybindings.
Overwatch 2 keybindings and controls

Here are the keybindings and controls for Overwatch 2. This is according to the in-game menus as of the initial PvP Beta and are subject to change in the full release.
Keyboard | |
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Action | Button |
Movement | |
Move | W,A,S,D |
Crouch | Left CTRL |
Jump | Space |
Weapons & Abilities | |
Ability 1 | Left Shift |
Ability 2 | E |
Ability 3 | Q |
Interact | F |
Primary Fire | Left Click |
Secondary Fire | Right Click |
Equip Weapon 1 | 1 |
Equip Weapon 2 | 2 |
Quick Melee | V |
Reload | R |
Next Weapon | Mouse Wheel Up |
Previous Weapon | Mouse Wheel Down |
Social | |
Communication Menu | C |
Need Healing/Buffs | X |
Ultimate Status | Z |
Ping | Middle Mouse Button |
Spray Menu | Y |
Spray (Up) | T |
Hide Chat | CTRL + SHFT + C |
Open Chat | Enter |
Reply to Whisper | Backspace |
Mute Mic | M |
Miscellaneous | |
Capture Highlight | F9 |
Custom Game Lobby | L |
Hero Information | F1 |
Hero Select | H |
Scoreboard | TAB |
Social Menu | O |
Take Screenshot | Print Screen |
Toggle UI | ALT + Z |
Here are the controls for Overwatch 2 on a controller. These apply to console as well as PC if you decide to play with a controller.
Controller | |
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Action | Button |
Movement | |
Move | Left Analog Stick |
Crouch | B |
Jump | A |
Weapons & Abilities | |
Ability 1 | LB |
Ability 2 | RB |
Ability 3 | Y |
Interact | Left Stick Button |
Primary Fire | RT |
Secondary Fire | LT |
Quick Melee | Right Analog Stick |
Reload | X |
Next Weapon | Right D-Pad Button |
Social | |
Communication Menu | Down D-Pad Button |
Ping | Left D-Pad Button |
Spray Menu | Up D-Pad Button |
Miscellaneous | |
Scoreboard | Select Button |
Those are the keybindings and controls for Overwatch 2. As this information is according to a beta, it's subject to change, and we'll be sure to update it as necessary. For more Overwatch 2 information, Shacknews is your place.
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