Default Controls
On PC, holding Alt opens the character wheel and holding Tab opens the weapon wheel, while consoles use the D-pad and the left bumper or L1 for the same wheels. PC players can use a keyboard and mouse or a gamepad, and the bindings are customisable.
PC keyboard and mouse
- Hold Alt opens the character wheel to switch protagonists
- F5, F6, F7 switch directly to Michael, Franklin or Trevor
- Hold Tab opens the weapon wheel
- Mouse scroll cycles through weapon categories
- Left mouse button fires the active weapon or a drive-by weapon
- Right mouse button aims or locks on
- Up Arrow brings up the phone
- Q opens the radio wheel inside a vehicle
- 2, 4, 5 select melee, heavy and special weapon categories
- F8 jumps to the multiplayer mode from the wheel
Xbox and PlayStation
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Character wheel (hold) | D-pad Down | D-pad Down |
| Weapon wheel (hold) | LB | L1 |
| Fire weapon | RT | R2 |
| Aim or lock on | LT | L2 |
| Fire drive-by weapon | LB | L1 |
| Fire mounted weapon | A | X |
| Bring up phone | D-pad Up | D-pad Up |
Using the wheels well
The weapon wheel holds eight slots, one per weapon type, so a loadout is chosen by direction rather than by cycling. The character wheel lets the player swap protagonists outside missions, though the swap is restricted at certain story points. On PC Enhanced, DualSense controllers are supported with adaptive triggers. The phone opens with Up Arrow on PC and D-pad Up on consoles, and it handles contacts, activities, quick saves and the in-game internet. The mechanics behind these wheels are described in getting started.
Can characters be switched during a mission?
Switching is restricted at certain points in the story, and some missions swap characters automatically to complete specific objectives.
Does the PC version support a controller?
Yes. PC players can use a keyboard and mouse or a gamepad, and the controls are customisable.
Hardware needed to run the game on PC is listed on system requirements.