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All Black Ops 7 beta PC and controller bindings

Master the basics.

The Black Ops 7 beta control scheme will largely feel familiar if you’re a Call of Duty veteran, but there are some new techniques to master.

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This year’s title adds a few extra movement features and mechanics. Whether you’re using a controller or going in with a keyboard and mouse, it will be essential to master the basics.

Black Ops 7 beta PC controls

Using a keyboard and mouse will be the easiest way to enjoy the game if you’re on PC.

  • Move Forward: W
  • Move Backware: S
  • Move Left: A
  • Move Right: D
  • Auto Move Forward: H
  • Jump/Stand/Mantle: Space Baar
  • Prone/Dive: Ctrl
  • Crouch/Slide: C
  • Spring/Tactical Sprint/Focus: Shift
  • Fire Weapon: LMB
  • Aim Down Sight: RMB
  • Reload: R
  • Next Weapon: Scroll Down
  • Weapon Mount: T
  • Fire Mode: B
  • Melee/Finishing Move/Body Shield: V
  • Lethal Equipment: E
  • Tactical Equipment: Q
  • Field Upgrade: X
  • Armor Plate/Drop Item: G
  • Interact: F
  • Thermal Vision/Flashlight: N
  • GobbleGum Slot 1: 4
  • GobbleGum Slot 2: 5
  • GobbleGum Slot 3: 6
  • GobbleGum Menu: Y
  • Scorestreak 1: 3
  • Scorestreak 2: 4
  • Scorestreak 3: 5
  • Scorestreak 4 (Extra): 6
  • Scorestreak 5 (High Roller): 7
  • Last Earned Scorestreak: K
  • Scoreboard: Tab
  • Map: M
  • Ping: MMB
  • Text Chat: Enter
  • In-Game Statistics: Tab
  • Accept Vote: F8
  • Decline Vote: F12
  • Squad Mission Overlay: /
  • Launcher Menu: F1
  • Social Menu: O
  • Settings Menu: F3
  • Loadout Menu: F6
  • Push to Talk: Z
Default controls of Black Ops 7 beta
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Note that there are more advanced controls that you can use in specific situations (for example, while driving a vehicle). You can check them out from the settings; this list includes the default keybinds.

Black Ops 7 beta controller keybinds

Here’s the default layout applicable for controllers.

  • Jump/Stand/Mantle: A
  • Change Stance/Slide/Dive: B
  • Interact/Reload: X
  • Switch Weapon/Armor Plate: Y
  • Fire Weapon: RT
  • Aim Down Sigh: LT
  • Lethal Equipment: RB
  • Tactical Equipment: LB
  • Sprint/Tactical Sprint/Focus: LS
  • Melee/Finishing Move/Body Shield: RS
  • Mark Location/Ping Wheel: Up D-pad
  • Cycle Scorestreaks/Inventory/Switch to Third Person: Down D-pad
  • Fire Mode/Emotes and Spray Menu: Left D-pad
  • Scorestreaks/GobbleGums: Right D-pad
  • Move Forward: LS up
  • Move Backward: LS down
  • Move Left: LS left
  • Move Right: LS right
  • Look Up: RS up
  • Look Down: RS down
  • Rotate Right: RS right
  • Rotate Left: RS left

The keybindings for controllers are much more streamlined, allowing you to master the controls quickly.


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