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New World: Aeternum Keyboard & Controller Controls
RPG games →Default keyboard and mouse controls for New World: Aeternum on PC. Covers movement, action combat, weapon abilities, gathering, inventory and UI windows, and social commands so you can drop into Aeternum and play faster.
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All New World: Aeternum controls
37 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in New World: Aeternum's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
Movement 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Jump / Vault | Space |
| Dodge / Roll | Shift |
| Crouch (toggle) | C |
| Auto-Run | = |
| Walk (hold) | Ctrl |
UI / Windows 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Inventory | Tab |
| World Map | M |
| Character Screen | K |
| Quest Journal | J |
| Company UI | G |
| Make Camp | Y |
| Scoreboard | N |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Light Attack | LMB |
| Heavy Attack (hold) | LMB |
| Block / Aim (hold) | RMB |
| Enemy Target Lock | MMB |
| Sheathe Weapon | X |
Weapons & Abilities 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Weapon Ability 1 | Q |
| Weapon Ability 2 | R |
| Weapon Ability 3 | F |
| Equip Weapon 1 | 1 |
| Equip Weapon 2 | 2 |
Gathering 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Gather / Harvest | E |
| Use Consumable 1 | 3 |
| Use Consumable 2 | 4 |
| Use Consumable 3 | 5 |
| Use Consumable 4 | 6 |
Social 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Social Menu | O |
| Enter Chat | Enter |
| Push-to-Talk (hold) | V |
| Open Emote Menu | P |
Misc 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Free Look (hold) | Alt |
| Hide UI | AltH |
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Movement 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Jump / Vault | A✕AB |
| Dodge / Roll | A✕AB |
| Crouch (toggle) | B●BA |
Combat 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Light Attack | RTR2R2ZR |
| Heavy Attack (hold) | RTR2R2ZR |
| Block / Aim (hold) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Sheathe Weapon | Y▲YX |
Gathering 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interact / Gather / Harvest | D-Pad ↑ |
| Use Consumable 1 | LBL1L1L |
| Use Consumable 2 | RBR1R1R |
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New World: Aeternum controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for New World: Aeternum?
- New World: Aeternum, a rpg game, uses 37 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap New World: Aeternum controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from New World: Aeternum's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does New World: Aeternum support a controller?
- Yes — New World: Aeternum has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these New World: Aeternum controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official New World: Aeternum resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by New World: Aeternum or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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