Halo: CE Anniversary PC MCC controls and keybindings

Learn the controls and the keybindings for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, the newest addition to the Master Chief Collection on PC.

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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary addition has finally been added to the Master Chief Collection on PC and there are new controls and button mappings to learn. Those playing with a controller pad will be limited to a dozen different setups while those with keyboard and mouse can actively remap the various buttons.


Halo CE MCC keybindings – keyboard and mouse

Keyboard controls
Command Key
Move forward W
Move backward S
Move left A
Move right D
Jump Space
Crouch Left Ctrl
Fire Mouse 1
Zoom Mouse 2
Zoom In Z
Zoom Out X
Melee Q
Reload R
Throw Grenade G
Action E
Change Weapon 1
Switch Grenades 2
Toggle Flashlight 4
Vehicle Function 1 Mouse 2
Vehicle Function 3 Space
Toogle Visuals/Scoreboard Tab
Open Text Chat J
Push to Talk V

Halo CE MCC controls – controller pad

While controller users do not have the luxury of button mapping, there are thirteen different button layouts to choose from. Each of these have subtle differences that change up the positioning of a few buttons. For those that what the authentic Halo: Combat Evolved controller experience, you will want to select The Duke controls.


Default button layout

halo cea mcc pc controller default
Default
Command Key
Movement Left stick
Aiming Right stick
Jump A button
Crouch Click left stick
Fire Right trigger
Throw Grenade Left Trigger
Zoom Click right stick
Melee Right bumper
Reload X button
Action X button
Change Weapon Y button
Switch Grenades B button
Toggle Flashlight Left bumper
Toogle Visuals/Scoreboard Back button

Jumpy button layout

halo cea mcc pc controller jumpy
Jumpy
Command Key
Movement Left stick
Aiming Right stick
Jump Left trigger
Crouch Click left stick
Fire Right trigger
Throw Grenade A button
Zoom Click right stick
Melee B button
Reload X button
Action X button
Change Weapon Y button
Switch Grenades Left bumpber
Toggle Flashlight Right bumper
Toogle Visuals/Scoreboard Back button

Bumper Jumper button layout

halo cea mcc pc controller bumper jumper
Bumper Jumper
Command Key
Movement Left stick
Aiming Right stick
Jump Left bumper
Crouch Click left stick
Fire Right trigger
Throw Grenade Left Trigger
Zoom Click right stick
Melee Right bumper
Reload B button
Action B button
Change Weapon Y button
Switch Grenades A button
Toggle Flashlight X button
Toogle Visuals/Scoreboard Back button

Boxer button layout

halo cea mcc pc controller boxer
Boxer
Command Key
Movement Left stick
Aiming Right stick
Jump A button
Crouch Click left stick
Fire Right trigger
Throw Grenade B button
Zoom Click right stick
Melee Left trigger
Reload X button
Action X button
Change Weapon Y button
Switch Grenades Right bumper
Toggle Flashlight Left bumper
Toogle Visuals/Scoreboard Back button

Green Thumbs button layout

halo cea mcc pc controller green thumbs
Green Thumbs
Command Key
Movement Left stick
Aiming Right stick
Jump A button
Crouch Click left stick
Fire Right trigger
Throw Grenade Left Trigger
Zoom Right bumpber
Melee Click right stick
Reload X button
Action X button
Change Weapon Y button
Switch Grenades B button
Toggle Flashlight Left bumper
Toogle Visuals/Scoreboard Back button

The Duke button layout

halo cea mcc pc controller the duke
The Duke
Command Key
Movement Left stick
Aiming Right stick
Jump A button
Crouch Click left stick
Fire Right trigger
Throw Grenade Left Trigger
Zoom Click right stick
Melee B button
Reload X button
Action X button
Change Weapon Y button
Switch Grenades Left bumper
Toggle Flashlight Right bumper
Toogle Visuals/Scoreboard Back button

Hero button layout

halo cea mcc pc controller hero
Hero
Command Key
Movement Left stick
Aiming Right stick
Jump A button
Crouch Click left stick
Fire Right trigger
Throw Grenade Left Trigger
Zoom Click right stick
Melee B button
Reload Right bumper
Action Right bumper
Change Weapon Y button
Switch Grenades Left bumper
Toggle Flashlight X button
Toogle Visuals/Scoreboard Back button

Recon button layout

halo cea mcc pc controller recon
Recon
Command Key
Movement Left stick
Aiming Right stick
Jump A button
Crouch Click left stick
Fire Right trigger
Throw Grenade Left Trigger
Zoom Click right stick
Melee B button
Reload Right bumper
Action Right bumper
Change Weapon Y button
Switch Grenades X button
Toggle Flashlight Left bumper
Toogle Visuals/Scoreboard Back button

Universal Default (Recon) button layout

halo cea mcc pc controller universal default recon
Universal Default (Recon)
Command Key
Movement Left stick
Aiming Right stick
Jump A button
Crouch Click left stick
Fire Right trigger
Throw Grenade Left Trigger
Zoom Click right stick
Melee B button
Reload Right bumper
Action Right bumper
Change Weapon Y button
Switch Grenades Right Dpad
Toggle Flashlight Up Dpad
Toogle Visuals/Scoreboard Back button

Universal Reclaimer button layout

halo cea mcc pc controller universal reclaimer
Universal Reclaimer
Command Key
Movement Left stick
Aiming Right stick
Jump A button
Crouch B button
Fire Right trigger
Throw Grenade Left Trigger
Zoom Click right stick
Melee Right bumper
Reload X button
Action X button
Change Weapon Y button
Switch Grenades Right Dpad
Toggle Flashlight Up Dpad
Toogle Visuals/Scoreboard Back button

Universal Zoom & Shoot

halo cea mcc pc controller universal zoom and shoot
Universal Zoom & Shoot
Command Key
Movement Left stick
Aiming Right stick
Jump A button
Crouch B button
Fire Right trigger
Throw Grenade Right bumper
Zoom Left trigger
Melee Click right stick
Reload X button
Action X button
Change Weapon Y button
Switch Grenades Right Dpad
Toggle Flashlight Left bumper
Toogle Visuals/Scoreboard Back button

Universal Bumper Jumper button layout

halo cea mcc pc controller universal bumper jumper
Universal Bumper Jumper
Command Key
Movement Left stick
Aiming Right stick
Jump Left bumper
Crouch Click left stick
Fire Right trigger
Throw Grenade Left Trigger
Zoom Click right stick
Melee Right bumper
Reload B button
Action B button
Change Weapon Y button
Switch Grenades Right Dpad
Toggle Flashlight Up Dpad
Toogle Visuals/Scoreboard Back button

Universal Green Thumbs button layout

halo cea mcc pc controller universal green thumbs
Universal Green Thumbs
Command Key
Movement Left stick
Aiming Right stick
Jump A button
Crouch B button
Fire Right trigger
Throw Grenade Left Trigger
Zoom Right bumper
Melee Click right stick
Reload X button
Action X button
Change Weapon Y button
Switch Grenades Right Dpad
Toggle Flashlight Left bumper
Toogle Visuals/Scoreboard Back button

There are a whole lot of control options in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary on PC in the Master Chief Collection. Keyboard and mouse players will be able to craft the perfect keybindings for their preferred setup, but unfortunately controller users are stuck to a handful of preset button layouts. Be sure to check out our Master Chief Collection page for even more helpful guides.

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