I found that both the default key bindings in the game and the preset key bindings from the unofficial patch are outdated by today’s standards in Thief 2: The Metal Age. I have decided to share the modern controls I have created and personally use.

Modern controls (Mod DB)
Modern controls (Nexus Mods)[www.nexusmods.com]

Version: 1.01
Size: 2.02 KB
Start Date: 21/07/2025
Release Date: 21/07/2025
Last Update Date: 27/09/2025
Creator: Outsider One
Mod DB: Link
Nexus Mods: Link[www.nexusmods.com]

Run Forward = w
Walk Forward = w+shift
Creep Forward = left ctrl+w
Walk Backward = s
Walk Left = a
Walk Right = d
Lean Left = q
Lean Right = e
Lean Forward = left alt+w
Crouch = c
Jump = space
Attack = mouse 1
Use Item = mouse 2
Block = f
Drop Item = r
Next Item = mouse wheel up
Previous Item = mouse wheel down
Remove Item = mouse 3
Next Weapon = "
Remove Weapon = tab
Sword = 1
Blackjack = 2
Broadhead Arrow = 3
Water Arrow = 4
Fire Arrow = 5
Mass Arrow = 6
Gas Arrow = 7
Rope Arrow = 8
Noisemaker Arrow = 9
Flare = g
Zoom In = z
Zoom Out = x
View Map = m
View Objectives = o
Quick-save = mouse 4
Quick-load = mouse 5

Outsider One (Key Bindings, Playtester)

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