Star Citizen Alpha 3.20 Controls & Key Bindings

Star Citizen Alpha 3.20 brings MAJOR changes as well as MANY ADDITIONS to Star Citizen's key bindings and control options. This information is based on Alpha 3.20 PTU in game options which might have changed since LIVE. Please always check your own in game options and key bindings - do not assume the keys on this page are up to date. There have been too many changes to keep track of each one accurately.

Disclaimer about this article: This article does not list all the key bindings, controls and options in Star Citizen Alpha 3.20. Only the major options and keys are listed on this page.

Please note this is only a list of major changes. The is not a complete list of all the new options and key bindings.

On foot ammo can be repooled with LEFT ALT + R
Hand Mining Laser Increase and Decrease power is now LEFT ALT + SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL
Flight Systems Ready is now RIGHT ALT + R (Previously R)
Decoupled Mode is now C (Previously LEFT ALT + C)
Request Loading (For HULL C) LEFT ALT + L
Cycle Master Mode - B
Jump Drive Request Jump : =
Jump Drive Engage Jump : = (HOLD)
Quantum boost: LEFT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)
Zoom Toggle Remote Turret – Z
Turret Gyro Stabilization Toggle changed to G (Previously X)
Lots of Arena Commander New Keybdings and Options
Scanning – Active Ping is now Hold and Release V (Previously TAP TAB)
Cruise Control changed to RIGHT ALT + C (Previously C)
Manual Gimbal Mode – Swap Vjoy Look Direction Toggle – LEFT ALT + G
Manual Gimabal Mode – Lock Aim Vector – RIGHT ALT + G
Cycle Fixed / Auto Gimbal Modes – G
Cinematic Cameras are now working (in game options)

Some ships like the Scorpius can now change configuration. Make sure the landing gear is up first and then press ALT + K.
Loot can be dragged by mouse clicking and dragging inventory. Fast equip by DOUBLE CLICKING. RIGHT CLICK for item options. SHIFT CLICK to move instantly.
MedPen usage has changed. press C to draw the medpen. LEFT CLICK to self heal. RIGHT CLICK to heal other.
Bodies can be placed on beds by dragging and then pressing F.
Multitool and Medical Tool (new) can be used to self heal. Press 4 to draw the medical tool then B to change mode to Self - Heal. LEFT CLICK to use.
Activate Medical Beacon when downed - M (HOLD)
Inventory can be opened with I but only if your equipment has inventory space
Personal Inner Though (PIT) System - F + RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON
Some Ships can now dock with Docking collars and other ships. To undock and request docking press N.

Item Ports

Ship weapons can now be taken off ships and put back on with tractor beams. First unlock item ports on the ship from the cockpit with RIGHT ALT K, then use the tractor beam to take the weapons off or on.

Port Lock Toggle All - RIGHT ALT + K
Port Lock All: No Default Keybind
Port Unlock All: No Default Keybind

Proximity assist can cause landing and takeoff issues - can be turned off in Game 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.

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.

Turret ESP Curves and Dampening settings - In game settings

Turret ESP Toggle - E

Toggle Turret Mouse Movement (VJoy, FPS Style) - Q

Recenter Turret - C (HOLD)

Turret Gyro Stabilization Toggle - G (Previously X)

Turret Speed Limiter Toggle - A (HOLD) (Previously A)

Speed Limiter Relative - SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL

Velocity Limiter Increase (Relative) - D (Previously W)

Velocity Limiter Decrease (Relative) - A (Previously S)

Cycle Fire Mode (Staggered, Combined) - B

Zoom Toggle Remote Turret - Z

Turret Instant Zoom - LEFT SHIFT

Exit Remote Turret - Y (HOLD)

Change Turret Position - S

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 - No Default Keybind (Previously 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 - S (Previously T)

Cycle Lock - In View Back - LEFT ALT + S

Cycle Lock - In View Under Reticle - 5 (Previously T)

Cycle Lock - Attackers Forward - 8 (Previously 4)

Cycle Lock Attackers Back - LEFT ALT + 8

Cycle Lock - Attackers - Reset to Closest - 8 (Previously LEFT ALT + 4)

Cycle Lock - Hostiles Back - No Default Keybinding (Previously 5)

Cycle Lock - Hostiles Forward - No Default Keybinding

Cycle Lock - Hostiles - Reset to Closest - R (Previously LEFT ALT + 5)

Cycle Lock - Hostiles in view Back - LEFT ALT + T

Cycle Lock - Hostiles in view Forward - T

Cycle Lock - Friendlies Forward - 6

Cycle Lock - Friendlies Back - LEFT ALT + 6

Cycle Lock - Friendlies Reset to closest - 6 (HOLD)

Cycle Lock - Hostiles in view Reset - T (HOLD)

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

Move Left - A

Move Right - D

Move Forward - W

Move Backward - S

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

Freeview Active - Z (3rd person only)

Mobiglas (Scoreboard) - F1 or TAB

Map - F2

Force Respawn / Suicide - BACKSPACE (HOLD)

Firearm Attack - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

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

Weapon Zeroing Increase - PAGE UP

Weapon Zeroing Decrease - PAGE DOWN

Select Gadget (after you have purchased and equipped one) - 4 (Number 4 on the keyboard)

Select Gadget melee (after you have purchased and equipped one) - 5 (Number 5 on the keyboard)

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

Equip Throwable Item Wheel Menu - G

Throw Equipped Item Overhand / Two-Handed - MOUSE BUTTON 1

Throw Equipped Item Underhand - MOUSE BUTTON 2

Throw Box - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

Draw Medpen or Oxypen - C

Pit Wheel for Medpen or Oxypen - C (HOLD)

Sprint - LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

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

Change Weapon Fire Mode - B

Turn on Suit Light / Flashlight – T

Reload Primary Weapon - R

Reload Secondary FPS Weapon - LEFT ALT + X (Previously LEFT ALT + R)

Ammo Repool - LEFT ALT + 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

Wipe Visor (On Foot or Seated) - LEFT ALT + X

Helmet - Not Bound By Default

Move Ledge Grab - Spacebar

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

Engage Quantum Drive - B (HOLD)

Jump Drive - =

Engage Jump Drive - = (HOLD)

Camera Mode - F4

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

Freelook: Z (HOLD)

Ship Self Destruct: BACKSPACE (HOLD)

Throttle Forward: W

Throttle Backward: S

Strafe Left - A

Strafe Right - D

Strafe Up - SPACEBAR

Strafe Down - LEFT CTRL

Roll Left - Q

Roll Right - E

Pitch - MOUSE Y-AXIS

Yaw - MOUSE X-AXIS

Lock Pitch & Yaw - RIGHT SHIFT (HOLD) (Unconfirmed working in 3.20)

Lock Pitch & Yaw Toggle - RIGHT SHIFT (TRIPLE PRESS) (Confirmed)

Cycle Fixed / Auto Gimbal Modes - Cycle Modes: G

Afterburner - LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

Spacebreak - X

Respawn - X (Arena Commander)

Decoupled Mode Toggle - C (Previously LEFT ALT + C)

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

Toggle Lights - L

Eject - RIGHT ALT + Y

Mining Mode - M

Cruise Control - CLEFT ALT + C (Previously C)

Speed Limiter Toggle - No Default Key Binding

Speed Limiter Relative - SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL

Acceleration Limiter - RIGHT ALT + SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL

Hail Target - 9

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

Dynamic Zoom In / Out - LEFT ALT + MOUSE WHEEL

Scan Mode - V

Eject - RIGHT ALT + Y (Previously Y)
Mining Mode - M

Speed Limiter Toggle - No Default Key Binding

Hail Target - 9

VTOL Mode Toggle - K

Cycle Configuration (Transform) - ALT + K

Systems Ready - RIGHT ALT + R (Previously R)

Open / Close Doors - No Default Keybind

Lock / Unlock Doors - No Default Keybind

Horn - SPACEBAR

Break (Default On) - X

Drive Forward - W

Drive Backward - S

Turn Left - A

Turn Right - D

Roll Right - E

Roll Left - Q

Fire Weapons Group 1 - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

Fire Weapons Group 2 - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Fire Weapons Groups (All) - No Default Keybind

Dynamic Zoom In / Out - LEFT ALT + MOUSE WHEEL

Vehicle Light - L

Mining Mode - M

Scanning Mode - V

Missile Operator Mode - MIDDLE MOUSE BUTTON

Vehicle Self Destruct - BACKSPACE (HOLD)

Vehicle Boost - LEFT + SHIFT

Toggle Break on Idle - V

Manual Gimbal Mode - Swap Vjoy Look Direction Toggle - LEFT ALT + G

Manual Gimabal Mode – Lock Aim Vector – RIGHT ALT + G

Manual Gimbal Mode – Lock Aim Vector – G (Long Press)

More options are available under Flight - Power in the ingame key bindings settings but are not bound by default.

Power to Weapons - F5. Set to max F5 (HOLD)
Power to Engines - F6. Set to max F6 (HOLD)
Power to Shields - F7. Set to max (F7 HOLD)
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
Increase Cooler Rate - Not Default Keybind
Decrease Cooler Rate - Not Default Keybind

ALPHA 3.23 KEY BINDINGS RELEASED

THIS IS AN OUTDATE PAGE!

Key Bindings & Controls For Star Citizen Alpha 3.20

Major changes and additions in Alpha 3.20

Important Controls (Unchanged):

Item Ports

Multi-Tool Tractor / Detach / Traversal

New console game options

Issues and workarounds:

Star Citizen Alpha 3.20 Controls & Key Bindings

Multi-Tool Controls for Alpha 3.20

Tractor / Detatch / Traversal Multi-Tool Controls

Salvage / Repair Multi-Tool Controls

Landing Controls for Alpha 3.20

Docking Controls

Turret Controls for Alpha 3.20

Targeting & Sub Component Targeting

Foip & Voip Controls

Cockpit Controls for Star Citizen Alpha 3.20

General Controls for Star Citizen

Interaction & Personal Inventory Controls

Ship Mining Key Bindings for Star Citizen Alpha 3.20

FPS Mining Key Bindings for Star Citizen Alpha 3.20

Salvage Key Bindings for Star Citizen

FPS Tractor Beam Key Bindings for Star Citizen Alpha 3.20

On Foot Controls For Star Citizen Alpha

Melee Combat Controls For Star Citizen Alpha

Combat Emotes in Star Citizen Alpha

EVA Commands For Star Citizen Alpha 3.20

In Flight Commands For Star Citizen Alpha

Countermeasures

Vehicle Commands For Star Citizen Alpha

Scanning & Radar Controls

Missile Operator Mode & Bombing

How to Bomb

Bombing Instructions

Step 1. Pin Target (T)

Step 3. Align To Target

5. Fire when centered!

Step 2. Pull Up To Level

Step 4. Align Distance

6. Activate Bomb Camera

Power Distribution

Shield Power Distribution

Quantum Enforcement and Interdiction Controls

Arena Commander Controls

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