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No Man's Sky Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for No Man's Sky on PC. Learn the default keybindings for on-foot movement, the Multi-Tool, scanning and the Analysis Visor, building, and starship flight so you can explore, survive, and travel across the galaxy with confidence.
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All No Man's Sky controls
38 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in No Man's Sky's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
38 shortcuts
On Foot 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Jump / Jetpack | Space |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Sprint / Run (hold) | Shift |
| Interact / Talk / Use | E |
| Melee Attack | Q |
| Pick Up Technology | F |
| Toggle Flashlight / Torch | T |
| Show / Hide HUD | H |
Starship 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Thrust / Accelerate | W |
| Fire Weapons | LMB |
| Brake / Slow Down | S |
| Boost | Shift |
| Pulse Engine (hold) | Space |
| Take Off / Land | Space |
| Roll Left | A |
| Roll Right | D |
| Ship Scanner | C |
| Disembark / Exit Ship | E |
| Open Galactic Map | M |
Multi-Tool 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon / Mine | LMB |
| Perform Scan | C |
| Analysis Visor (hold) | Alt |
| Alt / Secondary Fire | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Switch Weapon / Cycle Mode | E |
| Next / Previous Analysis Mode | Wheel ↑ |
| Tag Marker (hold) | MMB |
Interface 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Menu | X |
| Equipment / Inventory | I |
| Build Menu | B |
| Warp (Galactic Map) | Enter |
| Cancel / Back | Esc |
| Next System (Galactic Map) | E |
| Free Camera (Galactic Map) | F |
| Auto Walk | C |
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34 shortcuts
On Foot 10
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Jump / Jetpack | A✕AB |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Strafe Left | L-Stick |
| Strafe Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint / Run (hold) | LSL3L3LS |
| Interact / Talk / Use | X■XY |
| Melee Attack | X■XY |
| Pick Up Technology | Y▲YX |
| Show / Hide HUD | D-Pad ↓ |
Starship 11
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Thrust / Accelerate | RTR2R2ZR |
| Fire Weapons | A✕AB |
| Brake / Slow Down | LTL2L2ZL |
| Boost | B●BA |
| Pulse Engine (hold) | LBL1L1LRBR1R1R |
| Take Off / Land | X■XY |
| Roll Left | LBL1L1L |
| Roll Right | RBR1R1R |
| Ship Scanner | LSL3L3LS |
| Disembark / Exit Ship | X■XY |
| Open Galactic Map | D-Pad ↓ |
Multi-Tool 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Weapon / Mine | RTR2R2ZR |
| Perform Scan | Y▲YX |
| Analysis Visor (hold) | LTL2L2ZL |
| Alt / Secondary Fire | LTL2L2ZL |
| Reload | RBR1R1R |
| Switch Weapon / Cycle Mode | LBL1L1L |
| Tag Marker (hold) | RBR1R1R |
Interface 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Quick Menu | RBR1R1R |
| Equipment / Inventory | Y▲YX |
| Build Menu | LBL1L1L |
| Warp (Galactic Map) | A✕AB |
| Cancel / Back | B●BA |
| Free Camera (Galactic Map) | RSR3R3RS |
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No Man's Sky controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for No Man's Sky?
- No Man's Sky, a survival & sandbox game, uses 38 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap No Man's Sky controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from No Man's Sky's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does No Man's Sky support a controller?
- Yes — No Man's Sky has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these No Man's Sky controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. No Man's Sky also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official No Man's Sky resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by No Man's Sky or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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