What are the default controls for Need for Speed Unbound?

Need for Speed Unbound, a racing game, uses 19 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Need for Speed Unbound controls?

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

Which platforms do these Need for Speed Unbound controls cover?

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

Is this an official Need for Speed Unbound resource?

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

Windows · 19 default keybinds

Need for Speed Unbound Keyboard Controls

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Need for Speed Unbound is Criterion's 2022 street racer set in Lakeshore City, where a week of illegal races builds up to the Grand, with graffiti-style effects painted over the cars. These are the PC keyboard defaults from the game's own Key Bindings screen, which lists nineteen rebindable actions. Interact and Handbrake share the space bar, and Engine Off and Clutch share E.

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All Need for Speed Unbound keyboard controls

19 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Need for Speed Unbound's control settings.

Layout

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

Driving 12

Action	Shortcut
Accelerate	`W`
Brake / Reverse	`S`
Steer Left	`A`
Steer Right	`D`
Handbrake	`Space`
Nitrous	`Shift`
Gear Up	`O`
Gear Down	`L`
Clutch	`E`
Engine Off	`E`
Lean Forward	`I`
Lean Backward	`K`

Camera 5

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Camera	`C`
Look Back	`DOWN`
Look Left	`LEFT`
Look Right	`RIGHT`
Camera Forwards	`UP`

World 2

Action	Shortcut
Map	`M`
Interact	`Space`

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Need for Speed Unbound controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Need for Speed Unbound?: Need for Speed Unbound, a racing game, uses 19 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Need for Speed Unbound controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Need for Speed Unbound's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Need for Speed Unbound controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Need for Speed Unbound resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Need for Speed Unbound or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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