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Subnautica: Below Zero Keyboard & Controller Controls
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Subnautica: Below Zero moves Unknown Worlds' ocean survival formula to the frozen arctic waters of planet 4546B, trading the first game's tropical shallows for ice sheets, glacial caves and the Seatruck. These default keyboard, mouse and controller bindings cover swimming, tool use, habitat building, the quick slots and the PDA, so you can keep your hands on the controls when the cold closes in.
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All Subnautica: Below Zero controls
29 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Subnautica: Below Zero's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
29 shortcuts
Movement 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Swim Up | Space |
| Swim Down | C |
| Look | Mouse |
| Sprint | Shift |
Hotbar 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Slot 1 | 1 |
| Quick Slot 2 | 2 |
| Quick Slot 3 | 3 |
| Quick Slot 4 | 4 |
| Quick Slot 5 | 5 |
| Next Item | Wheel ↑ |
| Previous Item | Wheel ↓ |
Tools 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Left Hand | LMB |
| Right Hand | RMB |
| Exit / Holster | E |
| Reload / Change Battery | R |
| Load Tool (Propulsion Cannon) | F |
Interface 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open PDA | Tab |
| Take Picture | F11 |
| Hide / Show Interface | F6 |
| Toggle Windowed / Fullscreen | AltEnter |
| Feedback Menu | F8 |
Building 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Deconstruct | Q |
| Rotate Item Left | Q |
| Rotate Item Right | E |
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Movement 9
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Jump | Y▲YX |
| Swim Up | LBL1L1L |
| Swim Down | RBR1R1R |
| Look | R-Stick |
| Sprint | LSL3L3LS |
Hotbar 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Next Item | D-Pad → |
| Previous Item | D-Pad ← |
Tools 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use / Left Hand | A✕AB |
| Right Hand | RTR2R2ZR |
| Exit / Holster | B●BA |
| Reload / Change Battery | X■XY |
| Load Tool (Propulsion Cannon) | D-Pad ↑ |
Interface 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open PDA | ViewShareView− |
| Take Picture | RSR3R3RS |
Building 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Deconstruct | D-Pad ↓ |
| Rotate Item Left | D-Pad ← |
| Rotate Item Right | D-Pad → |
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Subnautica: Below Zero controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Subnautica: Below Zero?
- Subnautica: Below Zero, a survival & sandbox game, uses 29 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Subnautica: Below Zero controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Subnautica: Below Zero's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Subnautica: Below Zero support a controller?
- Yes — Subnautica: Below Zero 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 Subnautica: Below Zero controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Subnautica: Below Zero 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 Subnautica: Below Zero resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Subnautica: Below Zero or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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