Mastering the controls in Anno 2205 is essential for efficient city planning and resource management. The game primarily uses a mouse-driven interface with keyboard shortcuts for convenience.
- Left Mouse Button: Selects buildings, units, and UI elements.
- Right Mouse Button: Deselects, cancels actions, or rotates buildings during placement.
- Mouse Wheel: Zooms in and out of the map.
- WASD or Arrow Keys: Pan the camera across the sector.
- Middle Mouse Button (Hold & Drag): Rotates the camera around a central point.
- Q and E Keys: Rotate buildings during placement (alternative to right-click).
- Spacebar: Pauses/unpauses the game, allowing you to plan your next moves without time pressure.
- F1-F3: Quickly switch between your Earth, Arctic, and Lunar sectors.
- Shift + Click: Select multiple buildings of the same type.
Practice these controls to fluidly navigate your sectors and manage your expanding corporation. Efficient camera control allows for better city layout and resource oversight.