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Once Human Keyboard & Controller Controls
Survival & Sandbox games →Once Human is a free-to-play post-apocalyptic open-world survival shooter from NetEase's Starry Studio, mixing looter-shooter combat with base building and sanity survival. These default bindings cover keyboard and mouse plus the controller layout used on PC and consoles.
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All Once Human controls
40 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Once Human's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Combat 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire | LMB |
| Aim / Over-the-Shoulder | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Melee Attack | V |
| Weapon Slot 1 | 1 |
| Weapon Slot 2 | 2 |
| Quick Switch Weapon | Wheel |
| Melee Weapon | 3 |
| Deviation Control | E |
| Holster Weapon | H |
Movement 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Look / Camera | Mouse |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Jump / Vault / Climb | Space |
| Crouch | C |
| Roll / Dodge | Ctrl |
Inventory/Interface 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Item Backpack | I |
| World Map | M |
| Gear Backpack | K |
| System Menu | Esc |
| Cradle | O |
| Function Wheel | Tab |
| Tasks | L |
| Journey | J |
Survival 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Collect | F |
| Spacetime | Q |
| Summon Vehicle | G |
| Flashlight | N |
| Quick Pin | MMB |
Social 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Team | U |
| Chat | F3 |
| Voice Chat | F5 |
| Expressions / Emotes | X |
| Launch PvP | P |
Building 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Build Mode | B |
| Camp / Territory | T |
| Logistics | F8 |
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Combat 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Fire | RTR2R2ZR |
| Aim / Over-the-Shoulder | LTL2L2ZL |
| Reload | RBR1R1R |
| Melee Attack | Y▲YX |
| Quick Switch Weapon | D-Pad ← |
| Melee Weapon | D-Pad ↑ |
| Holster Weapon | LBL1L1LRBR1R1R |
Movement 9
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Back | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Look / Camera | R-Stick |
| Sprint | L-Stick |
| Jump / Vault / Climb | A✕AB |
| Crouch | A✕AB |
| Roll / Dodge | B●BA |
Inventory/Interface 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Item Backpack | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| World Map | ViewShareView− |
| System Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Function Wheel | LBL1L1L |
Survival 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interact / Collect | X■XY |
| Spacetime | LBL1L1L |
Social 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Team | LBL1L1LD-Pad ↑ |
Building 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Build Mode | LBL1L1LD-Pad ← |
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Once Human controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Once Human?
- Once Human, a survival & sandbox game, uses 40 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Once Human controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Once Human's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Once Human support a controller?
- Yes — Once Human 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 Once Human controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Once Human resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Once Human or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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