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A reference to the default keyboard-and-mouse controls for X4: Foundations, Egosoft's open-world space sandbox. Covers ship flight and strafing, speed and ship modes (Travel, Scan, SETA), targeting, weapons and missiles, autopilot and map navigation, and the menus.
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All X4: Foundations keyboard controls
30 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in X4: Foundations's control settings.
+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 3 more controls in the table below
Throttle/Speed 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Increase / Decrease Speed | ZthenX |
| Boost to Max Speed (hold) | Tab |
| Toggle Travel Mode | Shift1 |
| Brake to Zero | Bksp |
| Toggle SETA (time acceleration) | Shift4 |
| Toggle Scan Mode | Shift2 |
| Toggle Long-Range Scan Mode | Shift3 |
Menus 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quicksave | F5 |
| Options Menu | ShiftO |
| Save Game | ShiftS |
| Quickload | F9 |
| Load Game | ShiftL |
| Exit Game | ShiftQ |
Weapons 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Primary Weapons | LMB |
| Launch Missile | L |
| Change Laser / Weapon Mode | K |
| Cycle Missile Type | M |
| Select Weapon Group 1-4 | 1then2then3then4 |
Flight 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Steer Ship (aim) | Mouse |
| Strafe Up / Down / Left / Right | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Roll Left | Q |
| Roll Right | E |
Targeting 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Target Object Under Cursor | T |
| Target Nearest Enemy | E |
| Target Next / Previous Ship | PgUpthenPgDn |
| Target Next / Previous Enemy | HOMEthenEND |
Navigation/Map 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Autopilot | U |
| Open Sector Map | . |
| Open Universe Map | , |
| Command Dock / Fly Through Gate | ShiftD |
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X4: Foundations controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for X4: Foundations?
- X4: Foundations, a simulation game, uses 30 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap X4: Foundations controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from X4: Foundations's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these X4: Foundations controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official X4: Foundations resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by X4: Foundations or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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