Windows · 38 default keybinds
No Man's Sky Keyboard 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.
All No Man's Sky keyboard controls
38 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in No Man's Sky's control settings.
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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