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XCOM 2 Keyboard Controls
XCOM 2 splits its keys three ways: a general set that works everywhere, the digit row for the Avenger's six rooms, and a tactical set where the same digits fire a soldier's abilities. Y is Overwatch, End ends the turn, and the camera climbs floors with F and C. These are Firaxis' defaults as published in Feral's web manual for the port.
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All XCOM 2 keyboard controls
43 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in XCOM 2's control settings.
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
43 shortcuts
Camera 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Camera Move Up | W |
| Camera Move Down | S |
| Camera Move Left | A |
| Camera Move Right | D |
| Camera Rotate Left | Q |
| Camera Rotate Right | E |
| Center Camera on Active Unit | Home |
| Camera Zoom In | G |
| Camera Zoom Out | T |
| Toggle Zoom Level | Z |
| Camera Free Zoom | MMB |
| Ascend Floor | F |
| Descend Floor | C |
Tactical 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Shot HUD / Confirm Action | Space |
| Move Unit to Cursor | RMB |
| Next Unit / Target | Tab |
| Use Ability (1–10) | 1 |
| Overwatch | Y |
| Reload | R |
| End Turn | End |
| Cancel / Pause | Esc |
| Waypoint Movement | CtrlRMB |
| Interact with Objects | V |
| Previous Unit / Target | Shift |
| Call Skyranger | P |
General 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Confirm | Enter |
| Cancel | Esc |
| Quick Save | F5 |
| Quick Load | F9 |
| Navigate Up | W |
| Navigate Down | S |
| Navigate Left | A |
| Navigate Right | D |
| Push to Talk | B |
| Text Chat | J |
The Avenger 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Geoscape | 1 |
| Research | 2 |
| Engineering | 3 |
| Armory | 4 |
| Commander's Quarters | 5 |
| Shadow Chamber | 6 |
| Move Camera (Geoscape) | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Next Soldier (in Armory) | Tab |
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XCOM 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for XCOM 2?
- XCOM 2, a strategy game, uses 43 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap XCOM 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from XCOM 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these XCOM 2 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official XCOM 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by XCOM 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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