Keybinds & Controls Reference
Navigating the vast universe of No Man's Sky requires a firm grasp of its controls. Whether you're piloting your starship, exploring on foot, managing your inventory, or engaging in combat, understanding the keybinds and control schemes is essential for efficient gameplay. This reference guide covers the primary controls for PC (keyboard and mouse) and console players.
PC (Keyboard & Mouse) Controls
| Action | Default Keybind |
|---|---|
| Movement (On Foot) | W, A, S, D |
| Jump / Jetpack Boost | Spacebar |
| Sprint | Left Shift |
| Interact / Use | E |
| Primary Fire (Multi-Tool) | Left Mouse Button |
| Secondary Fire (Multi-Tool) | Right Mouse Button |
| Reload / Alternate Fire Mode | R |
| Open Inventory | Tab |
| Open Build Menu | X |
| Scan | Middle Mouse Button |
| Ship Throttle Up/Down | W / S (or Up/Down Arrow) |
| Ship Yaw Left/Right | A / D (or Left/Right Arrow) |
| Ship Pitch Up/Down | Mouse Movement |
| Ship Roll Left/Right | Q / E |
| Ship Primary Fire | Left Mouse Button |
| Ship Secondary Fire | Right Mouse Button |
| Open Galactic Map | G |
| Open Quick Menu | Q |
Console (Controller) Controls (Example: PlayStation)
Controls may vary slightly between PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
| Action | Default Controller Button |
|---|---|
| Movement (On Foot) | Left Analog Stick |
| Jump / Jetpack Boost | X Button |
| Sprint | L3 (Press Left Analog Stick) |
| Interact / Use | Square Button |
| Primary Fire (Multi-Tool) | R2 Trigger |
| Secondary Fire (Multi-Tool) | L2 Trigger |
| Reload / Alternate Fire Mode | Triangle Button |
| Open Inventory | Touchpad / View Button |
| Open Build Menu | D-Pad Down |
| Scan | R1 Button |
| Ship Throttle Up/Down | R2 / L2 Triggers |
| Ship Yaw Left/Right | L1 / R1 Buttons |
| Ship Pitch Up/Down | Right Analog Stick |
| Ship Roll Left/Right | L1 / R1 Buttons |
| Ship Primary Fire | R2 Trigger |
| Ship Secondary Fire | L2 Trigger |
| Open Galactic Map | D-Pad Left |
| Open Quick Menu | D-Pad Up |
Note: These are general defaults. Keybinds can often be customized in the game's settings menu.