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Cities: Skylines is a deep city-building simulation where you plan roads, zoning, and public services to grow a thriving metropolis. Its hotkeys let you switch tools, control camera angles, and adjust simulation speed quickly, which keeps large builds manageable.
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All Cities: Skylines keyboard controls
16 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Cities: Skylines's control settings.
Camera 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scroll camera up | W |
| Scroll camera down | S |
| Scroll camera left | A |
| Scroll camera right | D |
| Rotate camera clockwise | Q |
| Rotate camera counter-clockwise | E |
| Zoom in | Z |
| Zoom out | X |
| Tilt camera up | R |
| Tilt camera down | F |
Game speed 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause (stop time) | Space |
| Normal speed | 1 |
| Fast speed | 2 |
| Fastest speed | 3 |
Tools 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bulldoze tool (toggle) | B |
Interface 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Back / cancel | Esc |
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Cities: Skylines controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Cities: Skylines?
- Cities: Skylines, a simulation game, uses 16 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Cities: Skylines controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Cities: Skylines's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Cities: Skylines controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Cities: Skylines resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cities: Skylines or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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