Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 Keyboard Mapping Is Not Available In Settings Site
SGWW3 notoriously hides keyboard options if it detects a controller is plugged in.
When reporting the problem to the developer or store support, include:
Include concise reproduction steps so devs can reproduce and fix the bug faster.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 is no longer receiving active development. CI Games moved on to Lords of the Fallen and the Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts series (which have excellent key mapping, by the way). The original SGWW3 is in "legacy" status. This means:
Thus, the methods described above (INI editing + AutoHotkey) are your only lifelines.
If you have an Xbox controller connected via Bluetooth or wire, Windows might be prioritizing the controller input profile.
Corrupted UI localization files can hide menu options. SGWW3 notoriously hides keyboard options if it detects
The Issue: You’ve just launched Sniper Ghost Warrior 3, ready to take on the role of a sniper behind enemy lines. You head into the Options menu to adjust your keybindings, only to find that the Keyboard Mapping section is greyed out, missing, or labeled "Not Available."
This is a known frustration for PC players. The game often defaults to a "Controller" input scheme even when you are using a mouse and keyboard, locking you out of customizing your keys.
Here is a step-by-step guide to fixing the input settings and unlocking your keyboard mapping.
; remap F to E
F::Send, e
Adjust per needed bindings.
The Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 UI is notoriously finicky about detecting inputs. In 90% of cases, the issue is simply that the Input Device setting is toggled incorrectly. By forcing the game to recognize your Keyboard and Mouse, you should regain full access to remapping your controls instantly.
Did these fixes work for you? Let other players know in the comments! Include concise reproduction steps so devs can reproduce
The issue where keyboard mapping is "not available" or deeply broken in Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 a known community bug that has persisted since launch
. Players often find the menu missing entirely, certain keys hardcoded (unrebindable), or settings resetting after every session. Steam Community Core Issue Breakdown Hardcoded Keys : Specific actions like "Use/Interact" (often fixed to ) or scrapping weapons (often fixed to
) are frequently missing from the rebinding menu because they are hardcoded into the game’s engine. Resolution Bug
: On some systems, low resolutions (like 768p) can cause the mapping icons to misalign or disappear from the screen. Saving Error
: Changes may apply during a session but fail to save to the configuration file, causing them to revert to default upon restart. Steam Community Troubleshooting & Fixes Action Steps In-Game Save Prompt Change your keys, hit
, then navigate to other tabs (like Mouse or Gameplay) until you are prompted with a "Save Changes" dialog. Do just hit Escape until you exit the menu. Resolution Check If the menu is invisible, try setting your resolution to or higher temporarily to see if the mapping icons reappear. Manual Config Edit
file in your User AppData folder. You can manually input key values here. Community Patches Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 Improvement Project
on Reddit. This fan-made patch specifically fixes the "broken" and "missing" key remapping entries caused by official patch typos. External Remapping
For hardcoded keys like the menu (Escape) or interaction (E), use external software like AutoHotkey
or your keyboard's proprietary software to swap the physical keys at the system level. Recommended Workaround for "Unrebindable" Keys
If you are left-handed or use non-standard layouts (like IJKL), the community recommends avoiding remapping to keys that the game flags as "invalid." Instead, use an external remapper to tell your computer that your keys are actually
, which bypasses the game’s internal mapping restrictions entirely. specifically for this game's controls?
Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 General Discussions - Steam Community