Whether you’re jumping into the campaign or multiplayer, it’s worth learning the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 controls. In this guide, we’ll explain the PC controls first then list the console options including Xbox controls and PS4/PS5 controls for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The controls differ slightly between campaign and multiplayer, so be aware of the adjusted options when you jump between the two.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 PC controls
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PC players have some extra options available when compared to console players thanks to all those keys. Head to the settings menu in-game using the cog icon to rebind keys as needed. We’ve listed the base PC controls below.
Action |
PC Controls |
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Move |
WASD keys |
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Look |
Move Mouse |
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Interact |
F |
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Jump/Stand/Mantle |
Space |
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Prone |
Left Control |
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Crouch/Slide |
C |
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Sprint/Tactical Sprint/Focus |
Left Shift |
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Fire |
Left Mouse Button |
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Aim Down Sight |
Right Mouse Button |
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Reload |
R |
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Next Weapon |
2 / Mouse Wheel |
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Weapon Mount |
Mouse 5 / T |
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Melee |
Mouse 4 / V |
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Lethal Equipment |
E |
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Tactical Equipment |
Q |
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Field Upgrade |
X |
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Armor Plate/Drop Item |
G |
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Show Scores |
Tab |
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Show Map |
Capslock / M |
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Ping |
Middle Mouse |
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Ping Wheel |
Left Alt |
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Inspect Weapon |
I |
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Alternate Fire Mode |
B |
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Conceal Weapon |
3 |
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Night Vision Goggles |
N |
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Killstreak 1 |
3 |
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Killstreak 2 |
4 |
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Killstreak 3 |
5 |
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Killstreak 4 |
6 |
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Killstreak Wheel |
K |
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Mission Ability 1 |
4 |
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Mission Ability 2 |
5 |
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Mission Ability 3 |
6 |
Modern Warfare 2 PC Vehicle Controls
Below are any unique controls to vehicles, both grounded and airborne
Action |
Controls |
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Drift |
Left Control |
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Next Seat |
X |
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Auto Drive Forward |
H |
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Center Camera / Free Look |
Q |
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Fire Missiles |
Mouse 4 / V |
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Climb on Roof |
Space |
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Lean Out / Lean In |
Mouse 4 / V |
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Horn |
G |
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Ascend (Airborne) |
Space |
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Descend (Airborne) |
Left Ctrl |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Xbox PS4 PS5 controls
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The console controls for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 stick closely to the 2019 release. Check the core layouts for Xbox controls and PS4/PS5 controls below so you can make use of all your abilities and killstreaks during matches. In the in-game options you can make some adjustments including swapping the trigger and bumper buttons.
Action |
Xbox Controls |
PS4 / PS5 Controls |
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Move |
Left Analog Stick |
Left Analog Stick |
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Look |
Right Analog Stick |
Right Analog Stick |
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Interact / Reload |
X |
Square |
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Jump/Mantle |
A |
X |
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Change Stance / Slide / Dive |
B |
Circle |
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Switch Weapon |
Y |
Triangle |
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Aim Down Sights |
LT |
L2 |
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Fire |
RT |
R2 |
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Use Tactical Equipment |
LB |
L1 |
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Use Lethal Equipment |
RB |
R1 |
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Melee |
Click in Right Stick |
R3 (Click in Right Stick) |
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Sprint / Tactical Sprint / Focus |
Click in Left Stick |
L3 (Click in Left Stick) |
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Ping Wheel / Mission Ability 1 |
D-Pad Up |
D-Pad Up |
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Select Fire / Inspect Weapon |
D-Pad Left |
D-Pad Left |
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Killstreaks / Mission Ability 2 |
D-Pad Right |
D-Pad Right |
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Drop / Night Vision |
D-Pad Down |
D-Pad Down |
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Scoreboard / Map / Objectives |
View Button |
Touchpad |
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Menu / Pause |
Menu Button |
Options Button |
Those were the full controls for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Make sure you know how to check your K/D ratio before you head online for multiplayer.