Controls
Mouse and Keyboard
- See also: Controls - Mouse and Keyboard
Main Gameplay
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Forward | W | |
| Back | S | |
| Strafe Left | A | |
| Strafe Right | D | |
| Primary Attack | Mouse1 | |
| Secondary Attack | Mouse2 | |
| Melee | V | |
| Throw Grenade | G | Mouse4 |
| Activate | E | |
| Reload/Sheathe Weapon | R | |
| Power | Z | |
| Hand Scanner/Flashlight | F | |
| Open Data Menu* | Tab | |
| Toggle POV | Mouse3 | |
| Camera Zoom In | MouseWheelUp | |
| Camera Zoom Out | MouseWheelDown | |
| Jump | Space | |
| Sprint | L Shift | |
| Sneak | L Ctrl | |
| Hold To Run | ||
| Toggle Always-Run | Caps Lock | |
| Auto-Move | Numlock | |
| Open Quick-Keys | Q | |
| Quick Key 1 | 1 | |
| Quick Key 2 | 2 | |
| Quick Key 3 | 3 | |
| Quick Key 4 | 4 | |
| Quick Key 5 | 5 | |
| Quick Key 6 | 6 | |
| Quick Key 7 | 7 | |
| Quick Key 8 | 8 | |
| Quick Key 9 | 9 | |
| Quick Key 10 | 0 | |
| Quick Key 11 | [ | |
| Quick Key 12 | ] | |
| Quick-Save | F5 | |
| Quick-Load | F9 | |
| Pause* | ESC | |
| Quick-Skills | P | |
| Quick-Inventory | I | |
| Quick-Mission | L | |
| Quick-Map | M | |
| Quick-Ship | H | |
| Quick-Powers | K |
Spaceship (Flight)
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Boosters | L Shift | |
| Switch Flight Modes | Space | |
| Toggle POV | Q | Mouse3 |
| Fire Weapon 0 | Mouse1 | |
| Fire Weapon 1 | Mouse2 | |
| Fire Weapon 2 | G | Mouse4 |
| Ship Action 1 | R | |
| Select Target | E | |
| Increase System Power | Up | V |
| Decrease System Power | Down | C |
| Previous System | Left | Z |
| Next System | Right | X |
| Open Scanner | F | |
| Repair | O | |
| Ship Alternate Control Hold | L Alt | |
| Cancel | Esc |
Spaceship (Docked/Grounded)
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Undock/Take-Off Ship | Space | |
| Get Up | E | |
| Exit Ship From Cockpit | X | |
| Zoom Camera In | Mouse1 | |
| Zoom Camera Out | Mouse2 |
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Accept* | E | Enter |
| Cancel* | Tab | Esc |
| Up | Up | W |
| Down | Down | S |
| Left | Left | A |
| Right | Right | D |
| Previous Tab | Q | |
| Next Tab | T | |
| UI Action 1 | R | |
| UI Action 2* | B | |
| UI Action 3 | V | |
| UI Action 4 | Z | |
| UI Action 5 | X | |
| Rotate Model | Mouse2 | |
| Zoom Model In | MouseWheelUp | |
| Zoom Model Out | MouseWheelDown |
Quick Container
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Up | MouseWheelUp | |
| Down | MouseWheelDown | |
| Take Item | E | |
| Open Transfer Menu | R | |
| Perk Action 1 | Space | |
| Perk Action 2 | L Ctrl |
Outpost
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Build/Confirm/Edit | E | |
| Cancel | Esc | |
| Up | Up | MouseWheelUp |
| Down | Down | MouseWheelDown |
| Previous Variant | Q | Left |
| Next Variant | T | Right |
| Rotate Object Left | Mouse1 | |
| Rotate Object Right/Create Connection | Mouse2 | |
| Delete/Replace Object | R | |
| Change Color/Previous Category | Z | |
| Repair Object/Next Category | C | |
| Toggle View | V | Mouse3 |
| Change Mode | Tab |
Terminal
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Switch View | Q |
Photo Mode
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Snapshot | Space | |
| Exit | Esc | |
| Reset Settings | V | |
| Toggle UI | T | |
| Next Mode | R | |
| Move Camera Up | Mouse2 | |
| Move Camera Down | Mouse1 | |
| Previous Category | Q | |
| Next Category | E | |
| Up | Up | |
| Down | Down | |
| Left | Left | |
| Right | Right | |
| Toggle Headtracking | X | |
| Toggle Helmet | Z |
Security
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
|---|---|---|
| Rotate Left | A | MouseWheelUp |
| Rotate Right | D | MouseWheelDown |
| Cancel Pick | R | Mouse2 |
| Eliminate Unused Keys | X |
Scope
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Steady | L Shift |
Data Menu
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Open Pause Menu* | F1 |
Starmap
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Open Mission Menu | L | |
| Show Me | V | |
| Zoom In | MouseWheelUp | |
| Zoom Out | MouseWheelDown | |
| Surface Map | G | |
| Set Route Destination | X | |
| Open Resource View | R | |
| Pan Up | W | Up |
| Pan Down | S | Down |
| Pan Left | A | Left |
| Pan Right | D | Right |
Starmap (System Inspect)
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Reset Camera | Q |
Surface Map
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Fast Travel To Ship | R |
Spaceship Editor
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Rotate | Mouse2 | |
| Pan | Mouse3 | |
| Pan Up | W | Up |
| Pan Left | A | Left |
| Pan Down | S | Down |
| Pan Right | D | Right |
| Floor Up | R | |
| Floor Down | F | |
| Zoom In | MouseWheelUp | |
| Zoom Out | MouseWheelDown | |
| Options | L Ctrl |
Shipbuilder (Empty)
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Delete | Delete | Backspace |
| Undo | Z | |
| Redo | Y | |
| Add | G | |
| Edit | Space | |
| Select | Mouse1 | |
| Exit | Tab | Esc |
| Flight Check | C | |
| Color | J |
Shipbuilder (Add)
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Flip Piece | Z | |
| Change Piece | G | |
| Previous Variant | Left | |
| Next Variant | Right | |
| Previous Category | Q | |
| Next Category | T | |
| Up | W | Up |
| Down | S | Down |
Shipbuilder (Edit)
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Accept | Space | Enter |
| Select Piece | Mouse1 | |
| Flip Piece | Z | |
| Previous Variant | Left | |
| Next Variant | Right | |
| Delete Piece | Delete |
Shipbuilder (Color)
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Accept | Enter | |
| Previous Color | Q | |
| Next Color | T | |
| Next Control | S | Down |
| Previous Control | W | Up |
| Next Value | D | Right |
| Previous Value | A | Left |
| Default | X |
Shipbuilder (Flight Check)
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Cancel | Esc | C |
| Rename | G | |
| Exit | E | |
| Previous Category | Q | |
| Next Category | T |
Shipbuilder (Exit Confirm)
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Accept | Enter | Space |
| Exit | X |
Shipbuilder (Selection)
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Edit | Space | |
| Undo | Z | |
| Redo | Y | |
| Add | G | |
| Delete | Delete | Backspace |
| Select | Mouse1 | |
| Color | J |
Shipbuilder (Upgrade)
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Accept | Enter | |
| Exit | Tab | Esc |
| Previous Category | A | Left |
| Next Category | D | Right |
| Zoom In | MouseWheelUp | |
| Zoom Out | MouseWheelDown | |
| Up | W | Up |
| Down | S | Down |
Ship Info
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Rotate | Mouse2 | |
| Repair | R | |
| Remove | Delete | |
| Cargo Hold | F | |
| Crew | C | |
| Previous Ship | Q | |
| Next Ship | T | |
| Exit | Tab | Esc |
| Inspect | X | |
| Home Ship | H | |
| Register Ship | G |
Ship Info Transaction
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Switch Category | R | |
| Ship Transaction | Enter | Space |
| Exit | Tab | Esc |
Ship Info Modification
| Action | Main Key | Alt Key |
| Upgrade Ship | E | |
| Open Ship Builder | B | |
| Exit | Tab | Esc |
Xbox Controller
- See also: Controls - Xbox Controller
Main Gameplay
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Primary Attack | RT |
| Secondary Attack | LT |
| Melee | RS |
| Throw Grenade | RB |
| Activate | A |
| Reload/Sheathe Weapon | X |
| Power | LB & RB |
| Hand Scanner/Flashlight | LB |
| Open Data Menu * | Menu |
| Toggle POV | View |
| Jump | Y |
| Sprint | LS |
| Sneak | B |
| Quick-Key Up | D-Pad Up |
| Quick-Key Down | D-Pad Down |
| Quick-Key Left | D-Pad Left |
| Quick-Key Right | D-Pad Right |
Spaceship (Flight)
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Fire Boosters | LS |
| Switch Flight Modes | RB |
| Toggle POV | View |
| Fire Weapon 0 | RT |
| Fire Weapon 1 | LT |
| Fire Weapon 2 | Y |
| Ship Action 1 | X |
| Select Target | A |
| Cancel | B |
| Increase System Power | D-Pad Up |
| Decrease System Power | D-Pad Down |
| Previous System | D-Pad Left |
| Next System | D-Pad Right |
| Open Scanner | LB |
| Repair | RS |
Spaceship (Docked/Grounded)
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Undock/Take-Off Ship | Y |
| Get Up | B |
| Exit Ship From Cockpit | X |
| Zoom Camera In | LT |
| Zoom Camera Out | RT |
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Accept* | A |
| Cancel* | B |
| Up | D-Pad Up |
| Down | D-Pad Down |
| Left | D-Pad Left |
| Right | D-Pad Right |
| Previous Tab | LB |
| Next Tab | RB |
| UI Action 1 | X |
| UI Action 2* | Y |
| UI Action 3 | View |
| UI Action 4 | LS |
| UI Action 5 | RS |
| Zoom Model In | RT |
| Zoom Model Out | LT |
Quick Container
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Up | D-Pad Up |
| Down | D-Pad Down |
| Take Item | A |
| Open Transfer Menu | X |
| Perk Action 1 | Y |
| Park Action 2 | B |
Outpost
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Build/Confirm/Edit | A |
| Cancel | B |
| Up | D-Pad Up |
| Down | D-Pad Down |
| Previous Variant | D-Pad Left |
| Next Variant | D-Pad Right |
| Rotate Object Left | LT |
| Rotate Object Right/Create Connection | RT |
| Delete/Replace Object | X |
| Change Color/Previous Category | LB |
| Repair Object/Next Category | RB |
| Toggle View | View |
Terminal
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Switch View | X |
| Left | LB |
| Right | RB |
Photo Mode
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Snapshot | A |
| Exit | B |
| Reset Settings | View |
| Toggle UI | Y |
| Next Mode | X |
| Move Camera Up | RT |
| Move Camera Down | LT |
| Previous Category | LB |
| Next Category | RB |
| Up | D-Pad Up |
| Down | D-Pad Down |
| Left | D-Pad Left |
| Right | D-Pad Right |
| Toggle Headtracking | RS |
| Toggle Helmet | LS |
Security
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Rotate Left | D-Pad Left |
| Rotate Right | D-Pad Right |
| Cancel Pick | X |
| Eliminate Unused Keys | RS |
Scope
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Steady | LS |
Starmap
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Open Mission Menu | View |
| Show Me | Y |
| Zoom In | RT |
| Zoom Out | LT |
| Surface Map | RB |
| Set Route Destination | X |
| Open Resource View | LB |
| Pan Up | D-Pad Up |
| Pan Down | D-Pad Down |
| Pan Left | D-Pad Left |
| Pan Right | D-Pad Right |
Starmap (System Inspect)
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Reset Camera | RS |
Surface Map
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Fast Travel To Ship | Y |
Shipbuilder (Color)
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Accept | A |
| Previous Color | LB |
| Next Color | RB |
| Next Control | D-Pad Down |
| Previous Control | D-Pad Up |
| Next Value | D-Pad Right |
| Previous Value | D-Pad Left |
| Default | X |
Shipbuilder (Flight Check)
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Accept | A |
| Cancel | B |
| Rename | X |
| Exit | Menu |
| Previous Category | LB |
| Next Category | RB |
Shipbuilder (Exit Confirm)
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Accept | A |
| Exit | X |
Shipbuilder (Upgrade)
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Accept | A |
| Exit | B |
| Previous Category | LB |
| Next Category | RB |
| Zoom In | RT |
| Zoom Out | LT |
Ship Builder
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Floor Up | D-Pad Up |
| Floor Down | D-Pad Down |
| Right Shoulder | RB |
| Left Shoulder | LB |
| Add/Edit/Confirm | A |
| Cancel | B |
| Delete | X |
| Duplicate/Flip | Y |
| Undo/Previous Variant | D-Pad Left |
| Redo/Next Variant | D-Pad Right |
| Flight Check | Menu |
| Color | LS |
Ship Info
| Action | Main Key |
|---|---|
| Repair | A |
| Remove | LS |
| Cargo Hold | X |
| Crew | Y |
| Previous Ship | LB |
| Next Ship | RB |
| Exit | B |
| Inspect | RS |
| Home Ship | Menu |
| Register Ship | View |