Complete Guide to ARC Raiders Controls for PC and Game Controller

Following a series of successful beta phases and server tests, ARC Raiders has finally launched on both PC and console platforms. Developed by Embark Studios, this extraction shooter leverages the power of Unreal Engine 5, offering players an immersive experience, particularly on PC where a plethora of customization options are available to optimize gameplay.

Whether you prefer the precision of a keyboard and mouse or the comfort of a controller, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of the controls available in ARC Raiders.

ARC Raiders Controls for Keyboard and Mouse

Below is a complete list of controls for players using a keyboard and mouse:

Action	Input
Menu	Esc
Items	Q
Weapon 1	1
Weapon 2	2
Melee Weapon	3
Reload Weapon	R
Interact	AND
Flashlight	F
Emote	G
Unarmed	H
Toggle Global Ping	K
Inventory	Tab
Move	W / A / S / D
Sprint	Left Shift
Crouch (Hold)	Ctrl
Crouch (Toggle)	C
Slide (While Sprinting)	Ctrl
Dodge Roll	Left Alt
Shoulder Swap	X
Toggle Crouch	C
Proximity Chat	B
Toggle Walk	In
Jump	Space Bar
Push to Talk	WITH
Map	M
Fire / Throw / Deploy	Left Mouse Button
Aim	Right Mouse Button
Ping	Mouse Scroll Wheel (Press)
Select Next Weapon	Mouse Scroll Up
Select Previous Weapon	Mouse Scroll Down

ARC Raiders Controls for Controller

For those using an Xbox or PlayStation controller, the following controls apply:

Action	Xbox	PlayStation
Fire / Throw / Deploy	RT	R2
Ping	RB	R1
Aim	LT	L2
Items	LB	L1
Inventory / Map (Hold)	View Button	Touchpad
Game Menu	Menu Button	Options Button
Unarmed (Hold) / Swap Weapons / Equip Weapon	AND	Triangle
Interact / Reload	X	Square
Crouch (Toggle) / Dodge Roll (Double Press)	B	Circle
Jump	A	X
Emote	D-Pad Up	D-Pad Up
Flashlight	D-Pad Right	D-Pad Right
Melee Weapon	D-Pad Left	D-Pad Left
Push to Talk (Proximity Voice Chat)	D-Pad Down	D-Pad Down
Move Character	Left Stick (Move)	Left Stick (Move)
Sprint (Toggle)	Left Stick (Press)	Left Stick (Press)
Camera Control	Right Stick (Move)	Right Stick (Move)
Shoulder Swap	Right Stick (Press)	Right Stick (Press)

Can You Rebind Controls in ARC Raiders?

Players on PC have the option to rebind keyboard and mouse controls; however, controller bindings remain fixed.

ARC Raiders Controller Support on PC

ARC Raiders offers native support for both Xbox and PlayStation controllers on PC, complete with context-specific button prompts. My personal experience testing both an Xbox Series controller and a DualShock 4 confirmed that both function seamlessly.

If you encounter issues with your controllers, consider disabling Steam Input for ARC Raiders. To do this, follow these steps:

Ensure ARC Raiders is not running.
Open Steam and go to your Library.
Right-click on ARC Raiders and select Properties.
In the Controller tab, choose the Disable Steam Input option under Override for ARC Raiders.

Disable Steam Input for ARC Raiders — Screenshot by Prima Games

Regardless of your chosen control scheme, ARC Raiders promises a thrilling gameplay experience. While the limited options for remapping controls may be a slight drawback, the overall controller support is robust and reliable.

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