No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky

Basic Controls & Movement — No Man's Sky Guide

Master No Man's Sky movement controls, including jetpack fuel management and scanning for resources. Learn basic actions for PC and console.

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Mastering the controls is fundamental to your journey. While specific keybinds may vary slightly between platforms, the core actions remain the same:

  • Movement: W/A/S/D (PC), Left Stick (Console)
  • Jump: Spacebar (PC), A/X (Console)
  • Jetpack: Hold Spacebar (PC), Hold A/X (Console) - consumes fuel!
  • Interact: E (PC), X/A (Console)
  • Scan: F (PC), L2/LT (Console) - essential for discovering resources and fauna.
  • Melee: Q (PC), R1/RB (Console) - can be combined with jump for a 'melee boost'.
  • Open Inventory: Tab (PC), Options/Menu (Console)

Practice these basic movements on your starting planet to get a feel for the game's physics and traversal options. The jetpack is your best friend for navigating uneven terrain and reaching higher ground.