Tactical Squad: SWAT Stories PC Controls Guide

by Fernando Diaz / Game Guides, General Guides / 17 Apr 2024

When it comes to shooters, we generally tend to think of games where the player takes most of the responsibility. It’s only natural, really, with AI NPCs often just getting in the way of the gameplay. However, with Tactical Squad: SWAT Stories, things are looking a little bit different, and I can’t wait to see how this game does once it’s released.

Tactical Squad, as the name would suggest, is about more than just being a shooter (although FPS is definitely one of its big appeals). However, there’s a very strong focus on the need to cooperate with your squad, too, which can play directly with your ability to complete objectives.

Notably, as the commander of a skilled SWAT team, you’ll be responsible not only for gunning down any hostiles who might get in the way of completing your mission but also for managing your team’s equipment and members. Far from just being a handy feature, this is set to be an integral part of the game play, drawing inspiration from real-world scenarios where such collaboration would have proved essential to mission success.

High-risk missions are a given here, and the stakes can range from bomb threats to hostage situations and a great deal in between. This is something that I’m particularly interested in seeing once Tactical Squad releases, as every mission is irrefutably a little different.

You’ll need to understand your adversaries and truly take command of your team to succeed – but knowing the controls is definitely an added bonus (not getting very far without that!) Luckily, we’ve summarized some of the main controls you need to know as follows to help.

All PC Settings

PC Keyboard Controls

Gameplay Controls

Interaction / Shout: F

Reload: R

Firing Mode: B

Melee Attack: V

Flashlight / Hold for Laser: T

Night Vision: N

Weapon Selection

Primary Weapon: 1

Secondary Weapon: 2

Special Weapon: 3

Multitool: 4

Tablet: 5

Additional Weapon / Hold for Selection Menu: G

Sniper Fire: Space Bar

Team Communication

Switch Team: Z

Ping: Middle Mouse Button

Push To Talk: X

Movement

Move Forward: W

Move Backward: S

Move Right: D

Move Left: A

Crouch: Left Ctrl

Toggle Sprint: Left Shift

Slow Walk: Left Alt

Tactical Movement

Lean Left: Q

Lean Right: E

User Interface

Show Pause Menu: Escape

Spectate Next Player: Right

Spectate Previous Player: Left

Chat: Enter

Quick Command / Hold for Command Menu: Tab

Command Menu Navigation

Scroll Up in Commands Menu: Mouse Wheel Up

Scroll Down in Commands Menu: Mouse Wheel Down

Select Command: Space Bar

Command 1: 1

Command 2: 2

Command 3: 3

Command 4: 4

Command 5: 5

Command 6: 6

Command 7: 7

Command 8: 8

Command 9: F1

Command 10: F2

Command 11: F3

Command 12: F4

Xbox Controller Bindings

Menu Controls

Gameplay Controls

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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