Controls - Cinder City Wiki
Cinder City controls reference for PC based on preview footage and similar tactical shooters. Updated after official confirmation.
Controls Status Notice
Official control bindings for Cinder City have not been published as of July 2026. This page provides a preview reference based on standard PC tactical shooter conventions and observable inputs from Gamescom 2025 gameplay footage. All bindings listed below are estimated and will be updated with confirmed official defaults after beta access or launch.
Cinder City uses third-person cover-based shooting mechanics similar to Tom Clancy's The Division, suggesting comparable default control schemes. Players familiar with that franchise will likely find Cinder City controls intuitive, though exact bindings may differ. Full remapping support is expected but unconfirmed.
Console control schemes for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S have not been detailed separately. Console bindings below represent standard third-person shooter conventions applied to expected Cinder City actions.
Estimated PC Controls
Movement: WASD keys for directional movement. Space for vault/jump or jump jet activation depending on equipped gear. Left Shift for sprint. C for crouch/cover toggle. Players likely use cover attachment by approaching cover and pressing a dedicated key or automatic snap based on The Division conventions.
Combat: Left mouse button for primary fire. Right mouse button for aim down sights. R for reload. Number keys 1-4 or mouse wheel for weapon switching. Grenade or tactical gear activation likely mapped to Q, E, or middle mouse button based on gear slot design shown in preview footage.
Interface: Tab or M for map. I or Tab for inventory and loadout management. Enter for chat. Escape for menu. F for interact with objects, vehicles, and mission triggers. Social and squad management keys await beta confirmation.
Vehicle and Mech Controls
Vehicle controls likely follow standard PC driving conventions: WASD for ground vehicle movement, mouse for camera and aiming direction, left click for vehicle weapons. Helicopter controls may use WASD with space/ctrl for altitude adjustment and mouse for pitch and rotation.
Mech controls probably mirror infantry shooting with adapted movement reflecting heavier, slower locomotion. Weapon systems may include additional ability keys for mech-specific armaments shown in trailer footage including shoulder weapons and melee capabilities.
Transition between on-foot and vehicle controls likely uses F or a dedicated enter/exit key near vehicles. Practice vehicle control transitions during beta to build muscle memory before attempting vehicle-dependent mission objectives or raid encounters requiring coordinated vehicle deployment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these the official controls?
No. These are estimated based on genre conventions. Official bindings will be confirmed at beta or launch.
Can I remap controls?
Full remapping is expected for PC but unconfirmed. Most modern PC shooters support custom bindings.
Does Cinder City support controllers?
Console releases confirm controller support. PC controller compatibility is expected but unconfirmed.
When will official controls be posted?
We will update this page immediately when official bindings are published during beta or launch.