Learn more about all The Precinct PC and Controller controls, all actions and their respective buttons, and more.
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The Precinct is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. You will be able to use Keyboard + Mouse for PC and respective controllers for their platforms to enjoy the proceedings of the neon-noir sandbox cop game. Our guide lists down all the actions and their buttons.
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The Precinct Controls Full Guide
On-Foot General Controls
Action | Keyboard + Mouse | PlayStation | Xbox |
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Move Up | W | Left Joystick | Left Joystick |
Move Down | S | Left Joystick | Left Joystick |
Move Left | A | Left Joystick | Left Joystick |
Move Right | D | Left Joystick | Left Joystick |
Look Left | Q | Right Joystick | Right Joystick |
Look Right | E | Right Joystick | Right Joystick |
Sprint | Left Shift | R2 | RT |
Vault | Left Shift | R2 | RT |
Toggle Walk | Caps Lock | X [Hold] | A [Hold] |
Use Cover | C | Circle | B |
Aim | RMB | L2 | LT |
Attack | LMB | R2 | RT |
Holster Weapon | Tab | L1 [Hold] | LB [Hold] |
Show Weapons | ` (Backquote key) | – | – |
Change Weapon Left | 1 | D-Pad Left | D-Pad Left |
Change Weapon Up | 2 | D-Pad Up | D-Pad Up |
Change Weapon Right | 3 | D-Pad Right | D-Pad Right |
Cheange Weapon Down | 4 | D-Pad Down | D-Pad Down |
Flashlight | 5 | L3 | LS |
Reload Weapon | R | L1 | LB |
Interact | F | Triangle | Y |
Interact Secondary | T | – | – |
Shout | Left Ctrl | Square | X |
Tackle | C | X | A |
Force Restrain | C | X | A |
Timed Breath | Space | Triangle | Y |
Pause | Esc | Menu Button | Menu Button |
Map | M | Touchpad | View Button |
Radio | V | R1 | RB |
Vehicle Controls
Action | Keyboard + Mouse | PlayStation | Xbox |
---|---|---|---|
Shout | Tab | Square | X |
Handbrake | Space | Circle | B |
Exit Vehicle | F | Triangle | Y |
Shoot | LMB | X | A |
Camera | – | Right Joystick | Right Joystick |
Vehicle Horn | B | R3 | RS |
Accelerate | W | R2 | RT |
Movement / Cycle Siren / Steer | C (Cycle Siren) | Left Joystick | Left Joystick |
Siren | Left Shift | L1 | LB |
Brake | S | L2 | LT |
Check Number Plate | Tab | Square | X |
Helicopter Controls
Action | Keyboard + Mouse | PlayStation | Xbox |
---|---|---|---|
Ascend | Space | X | A |
Descend | C | Circle | B |
Exit | F | Triangle | Y |
Shout / Check Number Plate | Tab | Square | X |
Movement / Strafe / Throttle | Q (Strafe Left) + E (Strafe Right) | Left Joystick | Left Joystick |
Move Spotlight | RMB | L2 | LT |
Can You Play The Precinct With Controller On PC?
Yes, The Precinct supports Xbox and PlayStation controllers on PC natively.
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Can You Remap The Precinct Controls On PC?
Yes, you can remap The Precinct controls on PC for the keyboard and mouse.

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