Star Citizen Alpha 3.11 Controls & Key Bindings

Star Citizen Alpha 3.11 is one of the smallest major patches to Star Citizen to date. This patch introduces mostly subtle improvements. The armistice zones have been largely removed. Player throw has been updated. Also there are changes to missiles and countermeasures.

Chaff now has a unique key binding - J
Flare now has a unique key binding - H
Jettison Cargo changed from LEFT ALT + T to LEFT ALT + J - Updated in Alpha 3.11
Items and objects can be thrown - HOLD LEFT MOUSE BUTTON - Updated in Alpha 3.11
Ships have inertia again when turning off engines during space flight - Updated in Alpha 3.11
Changes to Target Lock. Locking onto a friendly will cause a criminal rating within commlink range - New in Alpha 3.11
Visors can be wiped with the character's hand - LEFT ALT + X
Players can click on radar contacts in the ship radar on the dashboard
Actor status system tracks temperature, hunger and thirst (Press I or Open PIT menu to see status)
Personal Inner Though (PIT) System - F + RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON
Medical Beds (Carrack, 890 Jump and Cutlass Red) can now be used as respawn points
Players can share missions to party
The Tumbril Cyclone RC can activate boost mode (LEFT SHIFT)
Money (aUEC) & Prison Merits can now be transferred between players using Mobiglas MO Trader app - F1
Combat methodology has changed almost entirely with changes to targeting and flight
Additional pilot look ahead options
Virtual joystick (VJoy) controls options added
VJoy can cause some issues in turrets, Q to disable VJoy in turrets
Ship armor now affects damage absorption and stealth
Turrets have been enhanced
Players can now do things while seated such as open inventory, eat food, wipe the visor or interact with weapons
Ship Paints can be purchased at shops and applied to ships
Body Dragging - Players can move bodies by interacting

Issues and workarounds:

Proximity assist can cause landing and takeoff issues - can be turned off in settings
HOTAS Inversion Fix - If your throttle is inverted you can fix this via the menu settings- Controls - Joystick 2 (For HOTAS users) and see the throttle inversion setting to Yes. This will make it so that it starts off inverted by default.
"F" key for interaction can be quite buggy and conflict with other in-game uses. Rebind "F" to something like "LEFT ALT" for more stability.

All controls and key mappings can be found in game by accessing your options menu (press ESC) and looking for the Key Bindings tab. The same options allow you to rebind your keyboard layout and gamepad controller settings as you prefer.

Star Citizen Alpha 3.11 Official Patch Notes

Pin Index 1 - Lock / Unlock Pinned Target - 1

Pin Index 2 - Lock / Unlock Pinned Target - 2

Pin Index 3 - Lock / Unlock Pinned Target - 3

Pin Index 1 - Pin / Unpin Selected Target - LEFT ALT + 1

Pin Index 2 - Pin / Unpin Selected Target - LEFT ALT + 2

Pin Index 3 - Pin / Unpin Selected Target - LEFT ALT + 3

Pin Selected Target - No Default Keybind

Remove All Pinned Targets - 0

Lock Selected Target - No Default Keybind

Unlocked Locked Target - LEFT ALT + T

Enable / Disable Look Ahead - LEFT ALT + L

Cycle Selection - Forward - R

Cycle Selection - Reset to auto - LEFT ALT + R

Cycle Lock - In View Forward - T

Cycle Lock - In View Under Reticle - T

Cycle Lock - Attackers Forward - 4

Cycle Lock - Attackers - Reset to Closest - LEFT ALT + 4

Cycle Lock - Hostiles Back - 5

Cycle Lock - Hostiles - Reset to Closest - LEFT ALT + 5

Cycle Lock - Friendlies Forward - 6

Cycle Lock - Friendlies - LEFT ALT + 6

Cycle Lock - All - Forward - 7

Cycle Lock - All - Reset to Closest - LEFT ALT + 7

Cycle Lock - Sub-target Forward - 8

Sub-Target Reset To Main - LEFT ALT + 8

Flight / Systems Ready Toggle - R

Exit Seat - Y

Emergency Exit Seat - U + Left Shift

Open / Close Doors Toggle - No Default Keybind

Lock / Unlock Doors Toggle - No Default Keybind

Look Behind - No Default Key Binding

Weapons Systems Power Toggle - P

Shield Systems Power Toggle - O

Toggle Power Thrusters - I

Power Toggle (All) - U

Increase Priority Thrusters - F5

Increase Priority Shields - F6

Increase Priority Weapons - F7

Reset Priority - F8

Decrease Throttle - F9

Decrease Throttle to Min - F9 (DOUBLE TAP)

Increase Throttle - F10

Increase Throttle to Max - F10 (DOUBLE TAP)

Cycle Camera (1st person view 3rd person view) – F4 -> Full List of Camera Controls

Interact Mode (Inner thought / Inspect) - F (HOLD)

PIT (Personal Inner Thought) Wheel - F + RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Open Personal Inventory - I

Freelook Active - Z (3rd person only)

Mobiglas (Scoreboard) - F1

Map - F2

Force Respawn / Suicide - BACKSPACE (HOLD)

Wield Sidearm – 1 (Number 1 on the keyboard)

Wield Primary Weapon - 2 (Number 2 on the keyboard)

Wield Secondary Weapon - 3 (Number 3 on the keyboard)

Customize Weapon - J

Use Special Item / knife (after you have purchased and equipped one) - 4 (Number 4 on the keyboard)

Use Special Item #2 (after you have purchased and equipped one) - 5 (Number 5 on the keyboard)

Select Contract Item - 6 (Number 6 on the keyboard)

Throw Item (Grenade) - G

Throw Box - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD) - Updated in Alpha 3.11!

Heal With Medpen - C

Refill Oxygen - B

Sprint - LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

Hold Breath (Aiming down sites) - LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

Change Weapon Fire Mode - V

Turn on Suit Light / Flashlight – T

Reload - R

Holster Weapon - R (HOLD)

FPS Underbarrel Attachment Action - U

Walk / Jog - Scroll Mouse wheel

Crouch - LEFT CTRL

Prone - X

Roll Left (While Prone) - A (Double Tap)

Roll Right (While Prone) - D (Double Tap)

Jump - SPACEBAR

Lean Left - Q

Lean Right - E

Melee Attack - Mouse Button 3

Flashlight (Torch / Light) - T

Pull Out Fists - 0 (On keyboard)

Wield Knife - 5 (On Keyboard)

Left Jab - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

Right Jab - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Left Heavy Attack - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

Right Heavy Attack - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

Attack Combos - Varying attack combinations

Takedown - MIDDLE MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

Block - RIGHT + LEFT MOUSE BUTTONS (HOLD)

Dodge Left - DOUBLE TAP A

Dodge Right - DOUBLE TAP D

Dodge Back - DOUBLE TAP S

Melee notes: For knife attacks / takedowns, players will need to use a combat knife which can be found at various FPS weapon shops and equipped into a utility slot. When unarmed, melee attacks will do non-lethal damage and takedowns are non-lethal, meaning they will render another player unconscious for a brief moment rather than kill them.

Mobiglas / Scoreboard - F1

MFD Screen Up (when in free look) - W

Hud Screen Right (when in free look) - D

Hud Left Option (when in free look) - A

Hud Down Option (when in free look) - S

Quantum Travel Drive - B

Quantum Travel / Jump - B (HOLD) - Calibrate Destination First and Spool Drive

Camera Mode - F4

Camera Zoom in 3rd Person - Hold F4 and Scroll Mouse Wheel

Freelook Toggle - Z

Freelook: Z (HOLD)

Ship Self Destruct: BACKSPACE (HOLD)

Scan Mode - TAB

Activate Scanning - Mouse Button One

Scanning Ping - Mouse Button Two

Throttle Up: W

Throttle Down: S

Strafe Left - A

Strafe Right - D

Strafe Up - SPACEBAR

Strafe Down - LEFT CTRL

Roll Left - Q

Roll Right - E

Launch Flare: H - New in 3.11

Launch Chaff: J - New in 3.11

Missile Lock: CLICK MOUSE BUTTON 3

Fire Missile: HOLD MOUSE BUTTON 3

Unlock Missile: No Default Key Binding

Cycle Gimbal Assist / Standard Gimbal / Gimbal Lock modes - Cycle Modes: G

Boost - Removed in Alpha 3.5

Afterburner - LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

Space Break - X

Respawn - X (Arena Commander)

Decoupled Mode Toggle - V

~~Cycle IFCS Flight Mode - Removed in 3.5~~

Landing Mode Toggle - N

Automatic Landing - N (HOLD)

Request Landing Permission - Use the ship console [Menu -> Comms] or Mobiglas

Match Target Velocity Toggle: No Default Key Bind

Cycle Radar Range - Use the Ship's Radar or bind a key

Toggle Lights - L

Exit Pilot Seat - Y

Cycle Toggle - No Default Key Bind

Eject - Y (HOLD)

Rear View Camera - Z

Mining Mode - M

Cruise Control - C

Speed Limiter Toggle - No Default Key Binding

Hail Target - 9

VTOL Mode Toggle - K

Dynamic Zoom In / Out Toggle / Look Ahead - No Default Key Bind

Dynamic Zoom In / Out - LEFT ALT + MOUSE WHEEL

Mobiglas / Scoreboard - F1

MFD Screen Up (when in free look) - W

Hud Screen Right (when in free look) - D

Hud Left Option (when in free look) - A

Hud Down Option (when in free look) - S

Quantum Travel Drive - B

Quantum Travel / Jump - B (HOLD) - Calibrate Destination First and Spool Drive

Camera Mode - F4

Camera Zoom in 3rd Person - Hold F4 and Scroll Mouse Wheel

Freelook Toggle - Z

Freelook: Z (HOLD)

Ship Self Destruct: BACKSPACE (HOLD)

Scan Mode - TAB

Activate Scanning - Mouse Button One

Scanning Ping - Mouse Button Two

Throttle Up: W

Throttle Down: S

Strafe Left - A

Strafe Right - D

Strafe Up - SPACEBAR

Strafe Down - LEFT CTRL

Roll Left - Q

Roll Right - E

Missile Lock: CLICK MOUSE BUTTON 3

Fire Missile: HOLD MOUSE BUTTON 3

Unlock Missile: No Default Key Binding

Cycle Gimbal Assist / Standard Gimbal / Gimbal Lock modes - Cycle Modes: G

~~Boost - Removed in Alpha 3.5~~

Afterburner - LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

Space Break - X

Respawn - X (Arena Commander)

Decoupled Mode Toggle - V

~~Cycle IFCS Flight Mode - Removed in 3.5~~

Landing Mode Toggle - N

Automatic Landing - N (HOLD)

Request Landing Permission - Use the ship console [Menu -> Comms] or Mobiglas

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