If the above method doesn't work or you prefer a more direct approach, you can manually edit the game's configuration file. According to the PC Gaming Wiki, the configuration files are typically located in the user's AppData folder or the game's root directory. The exact path can vary, but look for a .cfg or .ini file. You can open it with a basic text editor like Notepad and manually change the key values. The wiki and community forums often have guides on which specific lines to edit.
\userdata\ \368070\remote\profiles\default\
The PC version inherits layout restrictions from the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions. Certain key bindings are fundamentally locked to the game's core script engine.
If the settings won't appear or save in-game, you can manually edit your profile file.
By working through these steps—starting with returning to the main menu and progressing to disabling Steam Input—you should be able to unlock the keyboard mapping settings and customize your tactical layout exactly to your liking.
Below is a guide to fixing this using the "hidden" save method, manual configuration edits, or community patches. 🛠️ Method 1: The "Hidden" Save Trick
This unofficial patch fixes the "screwed" vanilla rebinding by addressing the hardcoded binding categories. You can find this mod on platforms like ModDB . Fix 3: External Key Remapping (The Universal Workaround)
Map your physical key to the game's default key (e.g., Map physical Z to target W ).
. While remapping is sometimes "deeply broken" in the standard menu, you can usually resolve this by editing configuration files or using community-made patches Steam Community 1. Manual Config File Modification