Battlefield 6 separates controls into schemes for on-foot play and vehicles, so changing the button layout is a two-step process: pick a preset, then (optionally) remap any single action. The menus are the same on PS5, Xbox, and when using a controller on PC.

  1. From the main menu, open Settings (cog icon) and select Controller.
  1. Choose Edit Presets to see the six controller schemes and their button maps.
  2. Highlight a scheme (for example, Soldier for on-foot) and set Buttons to your preferred preset.
  1. Repeat for other schemes you use (Ground Vehicles, Aircraft, etc.).
  2. Press Apply or confirm when prompted.
Note: Presets are applied per scheme. If a layout change doesn’t appear in-game, you likely edited a different scheme than the one you’re currently using.

Choose a preset per scheme (Soldier, Vehicles, Aircraft)

For most players, switching the Buttons preset to Alternate is the quickest upgrade. On foot, it puts frequent actions under your thumb without moving it off the sticks, and in vehicles, it shifts turning to a more intuitive input.

Scheme Recommended Buttons preset What changes with Alternate
Soldier (on-foot) Alternate Melee moves to B/Circle; Crouch/Prone moves to right stick click.
Ground Vehicles Alternate Left stick becomes turn/yaw left–right instead of forward–back.
Aircraft Alternate Left stick becomes turn/yaw left–right for smoother directional control.
Other schemes Alternate (optional) Less critical; apply if it feels better for you.

If you prefer the default on-foot layout, consider keeping Alternate for vehicles and aircraft only. The yaw-on-stick change tends to make aircraft and ground vehicles easier to handle.

Customize individual bindings (Edit Keybinds)

If a preset gets you close but not perfect, you can remap a single action without rebuilding the whole layout.

  1. In Settings > Controller > Edit Presets, highlight a scheme.
  2. Select Edit Keybinds for that scheme.
  3. Pick an action (for example, Melee or Crouch/Prone) and assign the exact button you want.
  4. Confirm and repeat for other actions as needed.

Each scheme stores its own bindings, so you can keep a tactical on-foot layout while using a different map behind the wheel or in the cockpit.

Optional: dial in on-foot control settings

Once your buttons are set, a few core sensitivity and zoom values can make aiming feel consistent across weapons and magnifications. These values are widely used baselines you can adjust to taste.

Category Setting Baseline value Notes
Aim Infantry Aim Sensitivity 30–40 Start low; raise in small steps if turn speed feels sluggish.
Aim Zoom Sensitivity Coefficient 177.8 Keeps scoped aiming proportional to hip-fire speed.
Aim Infantry Aim Assist 100 Full strength aim assist; lower only if you prefer more manual control.
Aim Slowdown / Zoom Snap Slowdown 100, Zoom Snap 50 Strong slowdown with moderate snap works well for most players.
Aim Soldier Aim Input Curve Standard Use a legacy curve only if you’re matching a previous Battlefield feel.
Aim Aiming Left/Right Acceleration 60 Adds speed when holding the stick; lower for steadier micro-aim.
View Field of View 105–110 Wider view reduces perceived recoil; very high FOV can shrink targets.
Zoom Infantry Zoom Aim Sensitivity 80 Adjust to keep ADS tracking comfortable across optics.
Zoom 1.25x Zoom Aim Sensitivity 80 Use as a starting point; tune per optic if needed.
Movement Infantry Sprint Click Stick click sprint is familiar and keeps thumbs on the sticks.
Interaction Interact & Reload Prioritize Interact Reduces missed revives or door interactions near ammo.

These are in Settings > Controller > Edit Settings > Infantry > Control Settings.

Optional: tighten controller deadzones

Fine-tuning deadzones can eliminate drift and improve small stick movements. Start low and raise slightly if you notice drift or unintentional input.

Control Setting Baseline value When to change
Vibration Vibration Off Turn on only if you prefer haptics over stability while aiming.
Left Stick Center Deadzone 5 Increase gradually if the camera or vehicle creeps on its own.
Left Stick Axial Deadzone 10 Raise if diagonal inputs feel inconsistent.
Left Stick Max Input Threshold 80 Lower if you want full speed with less stick travel.
Right Stick Center Deadzone 5 Bump up slightly if the reticle drifts without input.
Right Stick Axial Deadzone 10 Raise to stabilize diagonal aim if needed.
Right Stick Max Input Threshold 100 Keep at 100 for full-range precision.
Triggers LT/RT Deadzone 0 Increase only if hair-trigger inputs happen by accident.
Triggers LT/RT Max Input Threshold 100 Leave at 100 for consistent pull detection.

Find these in Settings > Controller > Edit Settings > Other > Controller Tuning. If you don’t use gyro or flick stick features, you can leave those options alone.

If your layout changes aren’t showing up

  • Confirm you edited the correct scheme (on-foot vs. a vehicle type).
  • Make sure Buttons is set on the scheme you’re actively playing.
  • Check Edit Keybinds to ensure a manual remap isn’t overriding your preset.

Set the Alternate preset where it helps most, then tailor a few keybinds to match muscle memory. With per-scheme layouts and a quick pass through sensitivity and deadzones, Battlefield 6 feels consistent whether you’re on foot, in a tank, or in the air.