Sniper Elite 5 puts you in control of a master marksman, but he’ll only remain that way if your fingers know what they’re doing. We’ve broken down the Sniper Elite 5 controls for PS4, PS5 and Xbox below so you can keep your scope steady in the heat of the moment. Read on the Sniper Elite 5 PS4, PS5, and Xbox controls
Sniper Elite 5 PS4, PS5, and Xbox controls

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Please note, the Sniper Elite 5 controls listed below are for the Classic control scheme. Sniper Elite also offers Alternate, Reactive, and Left-handed variants. Pay close attention to the item input, which is especially important for key skills like how to whistle.
PS4 Controls |
Xbox Controls |
Action |
Left Analog Stick |
Left Analog Stick |
Move |
Right Analog Stick |
Right Analog Stick |
Adjust Camera |
L3 |
Click in Left Stick |
Sprint |
R3 |
Click in Right Stick |
Binoculars / Focus (hold) |
X |
A |
Traversal / Cover |
Circle |
B |
Crouch / Prone (hold) |
Square |
X |
Melee Pacify / Interact 2 / Reload |
Triangle |
Y |
Melee Kill / Interact 1 |
L2 |
LT |
Aim |
R2 |
RT |
Fire |
L1 |
LB |
Radial Menu (hold) |
R1 |
RB |
Use Item / Throw / Drop |
D-Pad Up |
D-Pad Up |
Equip Rifle / Change Rifle Ammo |
D-Pad Down |
D-Pad Down |
Location Tag / Quick Chat (hold) |
D-Pad Left |
D-Pad Left |
Equip Pistol / Change Pistol Ammo |
D-Pad Right |
D-Pad Right |
Equip Secondary / Change Secondary Ammo |
Options |
Start |
Pause |
Touchpad |
View |
Map / Objectives |
Those are the complete Sniper Elite 5 PS4, PS5 and Xbox controls. There are unique inputs available when playing as a Sniper Jager or in the survival mode, but these Sniper Elite Controls will keep you in command throughout the game’s campaign. Feel free to check back here whenever you need a refresher on the controls.