What are the default controls for Humankind?

Humankind, a strategy game, uses 26 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Humankind controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Humankind's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Humankind controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Humankind resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Humankind or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · Mac · 26 default keybinds

Humankind Keyboard Controls

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Default PC keyboard and mouse shortcuts for HUMANKIND, the historical 4X strategy game from Amplitude Studios. Speed up your turns with hotkeys for ending the turn, moving the camera, cycling armies and cities, issuing army orders, and opening empire, culture, technology, and civics screens.

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All Humankind keyboard controls

Layout

26 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Humankind's control settings.

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

+ 2 more controls in the table below

Selection/Units 8

Action	Shortcut
Next Army	`N`
Move Army	`M`
Attack	`T`
Previous Army	`P`
Claim Territory	`O`
Ransack	`R`
Auto-Explore	`;`
Skip Action	`/`

Panels/Menus 8

Action	Shortcut
Technology Screen	`3`
Empire Screen	`1`
Cultures Screen	`2`
Civics Screen	`4`
All Military Forces	`ShiftA`
All Cities and Outposts	`ShiftC`
Encyclopedia	`H`
Help Layer	`F1`

Camera 5

Action	Shortcut
Move Camera	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Zoom In	`PgDn`
Zoom Out	`PgUp`
Rotate Camera Left	`Q`
Rotate Camera Right	`E`

Misc 3

Action	Shortcut
Quick Save	`F5`
Quick Load	`F9`
Toggle UI	`ShiftF10`

Turn/Game Control 2

Action	Shortcut
End Turn	`Enter`
Battle End Round	`Bksp`

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Humankind controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Humankind?: Humankind, a strategy game, uses 26 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Humankind controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Humankind's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Humankind controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Humankind resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Humankind or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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