27 Apr 2024

Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.2 Key Bindings | Commands | Controls

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Major changes and additions in Alpha 3.24.2

Alpha 3.24.2 has introduced more changes to keybindings and settings as well as some new in game features. There are now bindings to use the new MFD screens in your ship.

Additionally, more keybinds were added with no default key set such as Gravity Compensation, Automatic Precision Mode, Reset Flight Accelerometer and more.

IMPORTANT - Speed when landing gear down reduced to 30 m/s. To Disable this speed restriction go to Keybindings -> Flight Movement -> Automatic Precision Mode (Toggle, Disable and Enable). Additionally, you will want to set Proximity Assist Off to a keybind (Options → Keybinds → Advanced → Flight Movement).

IMPORTANT – Speed Limiter defaults on. To disable this go to Game Settings – Speed Limiter Enabled – Change from Yes to No. Also you will want to set a keybind for Throttle Trim to 100% (Options → Keybinds → Advanced → Flight Movement).

INVENTORY - Access to local inventory by pressing I has been removed. In game storage access kiosks and freight elevators can now be used to access local items.

MFDs can now be cycled and set as well as cast. See MFD Key Bindings

ESC now closes mobiglas.

Changes to Weapon fire groupings and bindings. Weapons groups are now preset in the MFD and the following keys have been changed / added:

  • Weapon Preset Fire – LEFT MOUSE BUTTON
  • Weapon Preset Fire Weapons groups (1 to 4) key binds added – No Default Keybind
  • Weapon Preset Next / Previous – SROLL MOUSE WHEEL
  • Weapon Preset Next / Previous Overflow added – No Default Keybind
  • Weapon Preset – Set EMPs - No Default Keybind
  • Weapon Preset – Set Quantum Jammers (Short range) - No Default Keybind
  • Weapon Preset – Set Quantum Snares / Pulse (Long range) - No Default Keybind
  • Weapon Preset – Set QIDs - No Default Keybind

Cycling weapons and missile types in ships and vehicles is now SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL (Previously RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON).

Precision Targeting changed to RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON (previously LEFT ALT + RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON).

Precision Targeting Max Zoom In – RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

Precision Targeting Mode Cycle Tracking – RIGHT ALT + RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Tractor Beam Increase / Decrease Distance changed from LEFT ALT + MOUSE WHEEL to just SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL.

Turret Gyro Stabilization (Toggle) is now E

FPS Reload Secondary Weapon changed to LEFT ALT + B (Previously LEFT ALT + X)

Request Cargo Loading changed to RIGHT ALT + N (previously LEFT ALT + L)

 

Power Distribution Changes:

Power can be increased to components by tapping F5 (Weapons), F6 (Engines), F7 (Shields).

Holding sets to max. LEFT ALT + F5-F7 will decrease power. HOLD LEFT ALT + F5-F7 will decrease power distribution to the components. F8 Reset power distribution (unchanged).

Power to shield sides (Numpad previously) no longer appears to do anything. Default bindings for Power to Shield sides removed. Power distribution to shield faces can be assigned by copilot in MFD.

 

Mining Changes:

Switch Mining Laser changed to LEFT ALT + LEFT MOUSE BUTTON (Previously RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON).

Mining Increase / Decrease Power – MOUSE WHEEL (Previously LET ALT + MOUSE WHEEL)

Keybind For Previous Remote Turret changed to A (Previously S).

Increase Mining Beam Power - LEFT ALT + SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL UP

Decrease Mining Beam Power - LEFT ALT + SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL DOWN

 

FPS weapon changes:

RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON is now fire weapon secondary instead of aim down sights.

As a result, with the multitool now you can RIGHT or LEFT click to use different fire modes, B no longer does anything.

 

MFD Update:

MFD now have a lot of controls and keybinds available. See MFD section in game options for the full list of keybinds.

Radar Update:

The ships radar in the holographic HUD can be used in some ships now to select targets.

Multi-Tool Changes in Alpha 3.24.2

B no longer cycles mode for the multi-tool, the healing gun stays unchanged.

Multi-Tool Tractor / Detach / Traversal

  • B no longer changes multi-tool mode
  • Traversal (tractor) is now LEFT MOUSE BUTTON
  • Detach / Move Crates is now RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Salvage

  • B no longer changes multi-tool mode
  • Traversal (tractor) is now LEFT MOUSE BUTTON
  • Detach / Move Crates is now RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Mining

  • B no longer changes multi-tool mode
  • Fracture - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON
  • Extract - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Important Controls (Unchanged):

Salvage Keybinds

  • Press M to deploy the salvage arm.
  • Activate beam - LEFT MOUSE CLICK
  • Change beam - RIGHT MOUSE CLICK

General Keybinds

  • Flight Systems Ready is now RIGHT ALT + R
  • 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.
  • Bodies can be placed on beds by dragging and then pressing F.
  • Activate Medical Beacon when downed - M (HOLD)
  • 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

GAMEPAD USERS

You can use the gamepad to navigate elevator buttons and select floors. HOLD RIGHT BUMPER to enter interaction mode then either TAP RIGHT BUMPER or select using thumbstick and PRESS A to select floor.

Issues and workarounds:

  • Quantum drive can fail jumping, if that happens, bring the engines off via the MFD and then on again and Quantum Drive will work again.
  • Speed limiter will revert constantly so you will need to constantly bring it back to max - LEFT ALT + SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL.
  • 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.

Multi-Tool Controls for Alpha 3.24.2

The Multi-Tool can be used with the right attachment for:

  • Mining
  • Healing
  • Salvage / repair
  • Tractor / Detach / Traversal
  • Cutting

Tractor / Detatch / Traversal Multi-Tool Controls

With the tractor beam attachment the Multi-Tool can be used to attach and detach vehicle weapons, move items and boxes as well as pull players in eva with traversal mode.

RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON for detach mode.

LEFT MOUSE BUTTON for tractor mode.

Tractor Beam Increase Distance - MOUSE WHEEL UP

Tractor Beam Decrease Distance - MOUSE WHEEL DOWN

Salvage / Repair Multi-Tool Controls

Salvage mode strips hull from ships while repair mode reapplies it.

Scrape (Fill Cannister) - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

Repair (Empty cannister) - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Equip Heavy Salvage Tool - 1 or 2

Equip Multi-Tool - 5

Reload SRT Cannister - Customize weapon in game

Mining Multi-Tool Controls

Activate Mining Beam - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

Activate Extraction Beam - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Landing Controls for Alpha 3.24.2

Landing Gear - N

Autoland - N (HOLD)

Request Landing Permission - LEFT ALT + N

VTOL Mode - K

Docking Controls

To dock with another ship first target it (6 or T). Then press N to request docking permission.

Request Docking Permission - N (After target lock)

Docking Camera - 0

Invoke Docking - N (Hold)

Turret Controls for Alpha 3.24.2

Turret Gyro Stabilization (Toggle) - E

Turret ESP Curves and Dampening settings - In game settings

Turret ESP Toggle - No Default Keybind

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

Recenter Turret - C (HOLD)Turret Instant Zoom - LEFT SHIFT

Exit Remote Turret  - Y (HOLD)

Change Turret Position - S

Precision Targeting – Toggle – RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Precision Targeting Zoom In / Out – RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

Next Remote Turret - D

Previous Remote Turret - A

Turret Speed Limiter (rel) – LEFT ALT + MOUSE WHEEL

Cycle Fire Mode – No Default Keybind

Targeting & Sub Component Targeting

Precision Targeting Toggle - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Precision Targeting Zoom In / Out – RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

Auto Targeting Toggle (On / Off) - LONG PRESS T

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 Current Target - LEFT ALT + T

Enable / Disable Look Ahead - LEFT ALT + L

Auto Zoom On Selected Target On / Off (Toggle HOLD) – No Default Keybind

Lock Target Under Reticule – No Default Keybind

Cycle Lock - In View Forward - T

Cycle Lock - In View Back - LEFT ALT + S

Cycle Lock - In View Back - No Default Keybind

Cycle Lock - In View Under Reticle - T

Cycle Lock - Attackers Forward - 4

Cycle Lock Attackers Back - No Default Keybind

Cycle Lock - Attackers - Reset to Closest - 4

Cycle Lock - Hostiles Back - No Default Keybind

Cycle Lock - Hostiles Forward - 5

Cycle Lock - Hostiles  - Reset to Closest - 5

 

Cycle Lock - Friendlies Forward - 6

Cycle Lock - Friendlies Back - No Default Keybind

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

Cycle Lock - All - Forward - 7

Cycle Lock – All – Back – No Default Keybind

Cycle Lock - All - Reset to Closest - 7

Sub Component Target Cycle Forward - R

Sub-Target Reset To Main - LEFT ALT + R

Foip & Voip Controls

  • FOIP & VOIP need to be enabled in the menu and Mobiglas Chat (see below)
  • Quick Camera Calibrate - * (Numpad)
  • Selfie - - (Minus Numpad)
  • FOIP Head Tracking Toggle - / (Numpad)
  • Cycle Through Audio Channels - . (Numpad)
  • FOIP Push To Talk - + (Numpad)
  • FOIP Push To talk (Proximity Only) - LEFT ALT + + (Numpad)

In Mobiglas you can turn the Camera and VOIP on or off as well as adjust the volume of each.

Cockpit Controls for Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.2

Flight / Systems Ready Toggle - RIGHT ALT + R

Request Docking / Undocking Permission  - N

Toggle Docking Camera - 0

Exit Seat - Y (HOLD)

Emergency Exit Seat - U + Left Shift

Port Lock Toggle All – Right ALT + K

Open / Close Doors Toggle - No Default Keybind

Lock / Unlock Doors Toggle - No Default Keybind

Look Behind - , (Comma)

Decrease Throttle - F9

Decrease Throttle to Min - F9 (DOUBLE TAP)

Increase Throttle - F10

Increase Throttle to Max - F10 (DOUBLE TAP)

General Controls for Star Citizen

Pause / Options - ESC

Mobiglas - F1

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

CommLink App - F11

Chat - F12

Chat Cycle Lobby - TAB

Console - ~ (TILDE)

Activate Chat - Enter (After F12)

Cinematic Camera - In Game Options - Game Settings

Vibration - In Game Options - Game Settings

Interaction & Personal Inventory Controls

Open Personal Inventory - I

Interaction Mode - F

PIT Wheel Menu - F + RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Drop Item - No Default Keybind

Interaction Mode Zoom In  - F + MOUSE WHEEL UP

Interaction Mode Zoom Out - F + MOUSE WHEEL DOWN

Focus - MOUSE BUTTON 3

Exit - Numpad 0

Radial Menu- (1, 2, 3, 4) (HOLD)

Looting – Toggle View – TAB

Looting - Toggle Weapon Attachments - Q

Ship Mining Key Bindings for Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.2

Mining Operator Mode - M

Mining Mode Actions PIT - LEFT ALT + M

Fire Mining Laser - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

Switch Mining Laser - LEFT ALT + LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

Increase Mining Laser Power – MOUSE WHEEL UP

Decrease Mining Laser Power – MOUSE WHEEL DOWN

Cycle Mining Laser Gimbal - G

Module - Activate Mining Consumable (Slot 1) - LEFT ALT + 1

Module - Activate Mining Consumable (Slot 2) - LEFT ALT + 2

Module - Activate Mining Consumable (Slot 3) - LEFT ALT + 3 

Jettison Cargo - LEFT ALT + J

FPS Mining Key Bindings for Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.2

Equip Multitool - 5

Fire Mining Laser - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

Increase Mining Laser Power – LEFT ALT + MOUSE WHEEL UP

Decrease Mining Laser Power – LEFT ALT + MOUSE WHEEL DOWN

Notes: In order to equip the multitool for hand mining players must first purchase it as well as the mining attachment. Backpacks must be purchased and equipped in order to store large quantities of hand minables.

Ship Salvage Key Bindings for Star Citizen

Tractor Beam Increase Distance - MOUSWHEEL UP

Tractor Beam Decrease Distance – MOUSWHEEL DOWN

Salvage Operator Mode - M

Salvage Gimbal - G

Salvage Mode Gimbal Reset - LEFT ALT + G

Toggle Fire Focused - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

Toggle Fire Left - RIGHT ALT + A

Toggle Fire Right - RIGHT ALT + D

Toggle Fire Fracture - RIGHT ALT + W

Toggle Fire Disintegrate - RIGHT ALT + S

Cycle Salvage Modifiers - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Relative Beam Spacing - MOUSE WHEEL

Increase Beam Spacing - No Default Keybind

Decrease Beam Spacing - No Default Keybind

Absolute Beam Spacing - No Default Keybind

Focus All Salvage Heads - LEFT ALT + S

Focus Left Salvage Head - LEFT ALT + A

Focus Right Salvage Head - LEFT ALT + D

Focus Fracture Tool - LEFT ALT + W

Salvage Beam Axis Toggle - LEFT ALT + RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

FPS Salvage Key Bindings for Star Citizen

Scrape (Fill Cannister) - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

Repair (Empty cannister) - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Equip Heavy Salvage Tool - 1 or 2

Equip Multi-Tool - 5

Reload SRT Cannister - Customize weapon in game

FPS Tractor Beam Key Bindings for Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.2

  • Tractor Beam Increase Distance - MOUSE WHEEL UP
  • Tractor Beam Decrease Distance - MOUSE WHEEL DOWN
  • Tractor Beam Rotate Object - HOLD R & Move Mouse (Left / Right)

On Foot Controls For Star Citizen Alpha

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 - LEFT ALT + F

Open Personal Inventory - I

Freeview Camera Active - Z (3rd person only)

Mobiglas (Scoreboard) - F1

Map - F2

Force Respawn / Suicide - BACKSPACE (HOLD)

Firearm Attack - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

Select Primary Weapon - 1 (Number on the keyboard)

Select Secondary Weapon - 2 (Number 2 on the keyboard)

Select Sidearm – 3 (Number 3 on the keyboard)

Customize Weapon - J

Weapon Zeroing Increase - PAGE UP

Weapon Zeroing Decrease - PAGE DOWN

Select Gadget (after you have equipped one) - 5

Gadget PIT Wheel - G (HOLD)

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

Draw Medpen or Oxypen - 4

Medical Pen - Inject Other - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Pit Wheel for Medpen or Oxypen - C (HOLD)

Sprint - LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

Aim Down Sights (ADS) - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Hold Breath (Aiming Down Sights) / Interact With Scope - LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

Zoom Out (ADS) - MOUSE WHEEL DOWN

Zoom In (ADS) - MOUSE WHEEL UP

Weapon Stance Toggle – LET ALT + R

Change Weapon Fire Mode - B

Turn on Suit Light / Flashlight – T

Reload Primary Weapon - R

Reload Secondary FPS Weapon - LEFT ALT + B

Request Rescue while incapacitated – M (HOLD)

Ammo Repool - LEFT ALT + 1

Holster Weapon - R (HOLD)

FPS Underbarrel Attachment Action - U

Walk / Jog - SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL

Walk - No Default Keybind

Crouch - C (Previously LEFT CTRL)

Prone - LEFT CTRL

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 - RIGHT ALT + H

Helmet Remove / Equip - LEFT ALT + H

Move Ledge Grab - Spacebar

Melee Combat Controls For Star Citizen Alpha

Unarmed Combat / Pull Out Fists - 6 (On keyboard)

Select Melee Weapon (Knife) - V

Melee Attack Light Left - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

Melee Attack Light Right - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Melee Attack Heavy Left - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

Melee Attack Heavy Right - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

Attack Combos - Varying attack combinations

Takedown / Weapon Bunt - MIDDLE MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

Melee Block - RIGHT + LEFT MOUSE BUTTONS (HOLD)

Dodge Left - DOUBLE TAP A

Dodge Right - DOUBLE TAP D

Dodge Back - DOUBLE TAP S

Combat Emotes in Star Citizen Alpha

/left - Keypad 1

/stop – Keypad 2

/right – Keypad 3

/yes – Keypad 4

/forward – Keypad 5

/no – Keypad 6

EVA Commands For Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.2

Boost - LEFT SHIFT

Break - X

Strafe Up - SPACEBAR

Strafe Down - CTRL

Roll Left - Q

Roll Right - E

Strafe Left - A

Strafe Right - D

Strafe Forward - W

Strafe Backward - S

Freelook - Z

EVA Traversal Launch - Spacebar

EVA Traversal Detach - Y

EVA Traversal Roll Right - Q

EVA Traversal Roll Left - E

Multi Function Display (MFD) Keybindings for Alpha 3.24.2

As of Alpha 3.24.2 MFDs can be controlled with new bindings as well as cast. For full list of bindings please see Options → Key Bindings → Vehicles – Multi Function Displays (MFDs)

MFD Cycle Page – Forward – LEFT ALT + E (Short Press)

MFD Cycle Page – Back – LEFT ALT + Q (Short Press)

MFD Cycle Page – Up – No Default Keybind

MFD Cycle Page – Down –  No Default Keybind

MFD Cycle Page – Left –  No Default Keybind

MFD Cycle Page – Right – L No Default Keybind

MFD Cast Left –  No Default Keybind

MFD Cast Right –  No Default Keybind

In Flight Commands For Star Citizen Alpha

Next Operator Mode - MIDDLE MOUSE BUTTON

Mobiglas / Scoreboard - F1

Stopwatch - Reset (Long Press) - No Default Keybind

Stopwatch - Start / Pause (Short Press) - No Default Keybind

Cycle Master Mode - Short Press - No Default Keybind

Cycle Master Mode - Long Press - B

Quantum Operator Mode (NAV Mode) - HOLD & RELEASE B

Request Jump - Long Press - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

Engage Quantum Drive - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON (HOLD)

Cycle Operator Mode – MIDDLE MOUSE BUTTON

Set Nav Mode - No Default Keybind

Set SCM Mode - No Default Keybind

Camera Mode - F4

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

Freelook: Z (HOLD)

Ship Self Destruct: BACKSPACE (HOLD)

Throttle Increase: W

Throttle Decrease: 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

Boost - LEFT SHIFT (HOLD)

Spacebreak - X

Respawn - X (Arena Commander)

Decoupled / Coupled Mode Toggle - C

Landing System - N

Automatic Landing - N (HOLD)

Request Landing Permission - LEFT ALT + N

Match Target Velocity Toggle: No Default Key Bind

Toggle Headlights - L

Eject - RIGHT ALT + Y

Mining Mode - M

Throttle Cruise Mode Toggle - LEFT ALT + C

Cruise Mode Enable - No Default Keybind

Cruise Mode Disable - No Default Keybind

Throttle Trim Set To 100% (Long and Short Press) - No Default Keybind

Throttle Trim Release (Long Press) - X

Throttle Trim Release (Short Press - X

Speed Limiter (On / Off) - No Default Key Binding

Speed Limiter Relative - LEFT ALT + SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL

Speed Limited Reset to SCM - No Default Key Binding

Acceleration Limiter - RIGHT ALT + SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL

Hail Target - 9

Scan Mode - V

Mining Mode - M

VTOL Mode Toggle - K

Cycle Configuration (Transform) - ALT + K

Cycle Pitch Ladder Mode - No Default Keybind

Countermeasures

  • Decoy Launch Burst - H (TAP)
  • Decoy Set and Launch Burst - H (HOLD)
  • Decoy Increase Burst Size - RIGHT ALT + H
  • Decoy Decrease Burst Size - LEFT ALT + H
  • Decoy Panic Launch - No default key binding
  • Noise Deploy - J

Vehicle Commands For Star Citizen Alpha

Retract Vehicle Turret - P

Systems Ready - RIGHT ALT + 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

Weapons Preset - Fire - Fire Weapons Group 1 - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

Weapon Presets – Fire Guns Group 1 – No Default Keybind

Weapon Presets – Fire Guns Group 2 – No Default Keybind

Weapon Presets – Next – MOUSE WHEEL DOWN

Weapon Presets – Previous - MOUSE WHEEL UP

Weapon Preset Next / Previous Overflow added – No Default Keybind

Weapon Preset – Set EMPs - No Default Keybind

Weapon Preset – Set Quantum Jammers (Short range) - No Default Keybind

Weapon Preset – Set Quantum Snares / Pulse (Long range) - No Default Keybind

Weapon Preset – Set QIDs - No Default Keybind

Vehicle Light - L

Scanning Operator Mode - V

Missile Operator Mode - MIDDLE MOUSE BUTTON

Vehicle Self Destruct - BACKSPACE (HOLD)

Vehicle Boost - LEFT + SHIFT

Toggle Break on Idle - C

Cycle Gimbal Assist / Standard Gimbal Mode / Gimbal Lock Modes - G (Long Press)

Manual Gimbal Mode – Swap Joy / Look Direction (Toggle) – LEFT ALT + G (HOLD)

Cycle Fixed / Auto Gimbal Modes - No Default Keybind

Suppress Aim Assist - No Default Keybind

Cycle Fire Mode (Staggered / Combined) - No Default Keybind

Toggle Lead / Lag Pips - No Default Keybind

Precision Targeting Toggle - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Precision Targeting Zoom In / Out – (HOLD) RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

Scanning & Radar Controls

Scanning Operator Mode - V

Activate Ping Mode - TAB

Activate Scanning - Mouse Button One

Increase Scanning Angle - SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL UP

Decrease Scanning Angle - SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL DOWN

Missile Operator Mode & Bombing

Missile Operator Mode - MOUSE BUTTON 3

Launch Missiles (TAP)  - MOUSE BUTTON 1

Dumbfire Missile (Launch Straight) - CLICK LEFT MOUSE BUTON

Cycle Missile Type - SCROLL MOUSE WHEEL

Increase Number of Armed Missiles - G

Decrease Number of Armed Missiles - No Default Key Binding

Reset Armed Missiles - LEFT ALT + G

How to Bomb

How To Bomb:

  1. Enter Missile Operator Mode (MOUSE BUTTON 3)
  2. Notice the Circular Targeting Reticle in the HUD
  3. Toggle Desired Impact Point (Tap) - LEFT ALT + B
  4. TAP LEFT MOUSE BUTTON to release bomb.

Missile / Bomb Cam (Not Bound by default). Bind to a key to enable bomb view cam. (Recommended)

Bombing Instructions

Step 1. Pin Target (LEFT ALT + B)

Step 2. Pull Up To Level

Step 3. Align To Target

Step 4. Align Distance

5. Fire when centered!

6. Activate Bomb Camera

Power Distribution

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

  • Power to Weapons - Increase (Tap) – F5
  • Power to Weapons - Set to max - F5 (HOLD)
  • Power to Weapons - Decrease (Tap) – LEFT ALT +  F5
  • Power to Weapons - Set to min - LEFT ALT + F5 (HOLD)
  • Power to Engines - Increase (Tap) – F6
  • Power to Engines - Set to max - F6 (HOLD)
  • Power to Engines - Decrease (Tap) – LEFT ALT + F6
  • Power to Engines - Set to min - LEFT ALT + F6 (HOLD)
  • Power to Shields - Increase (Tap) - F7
  • Power to Shields - Set to max - F7 (HOLD)
  • Power to Shields - Decrease (Tap) - LEFT ALT + F7
  • Power to Shields - Set to min - LEFT ALT + F7 (HOLD)
  • Weapons Power Toggle - P
  • Shield Power Toggle - O
  • Toggle Power Thrusters - I
  • Power Toggle (All) - U
  • Reset Assignments - F8

Shield Power Distribution

Shield power distribution keybinds to shield faces was removed in Alpha 3.24.2.

Shields Raise Level Front - No Default Keybind

Shields Raise Level Back - No Default Keybind

Shields Raise Level Left - No Default Keybind

Shields Raise Level Right - No Default Keybind

Shields Raise Level Top - No Default Keybind

Shields Raise Level Bottom - No Default Keybind

Shield Reset Levels - No Default Keybind

Quantum Enforcement and Interdiction Controls

Alpha 3.24.2 added key bindings for Quantum Interdiction and EMPs and are no longer only accessible from the physical ship buttons.

Weapon Presets – Set EMPs – No Default Keybind

Weapon Presets – Set Quantum Jammers (Short Range) - No Default Keybind

Weapon Presets – Set Quantum Snares (Long Range) - No Default Keybind

Weapon Presets – Set QIDs - No Default Keybind

Arena Commander Controls

  • Spectator Camera Target Next - RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON
  • Spectator Camera Target Previous - LEFT MOUSE BUTTON
  • Spectator Camera Lock Target - 1
  • Spectator Camera Zoom - MOUSE WHEEL
  • Spectator Camera Zoom In - MOUSE WHEEL UP
  • Spectator Camera Zoom Out - MOUSE WHEEL DOWN
  • Spectator Camera Rotate Yaw - X-Axis (Mouse)
  • Spectator Camera Rotate Pitch - Y-Axis (Mouse)
  • Spectator Camera Hud - B
  • Spectator Camera Mode Next - F4

Starmap Controls

  • Set Route To Location - R (After clicking location)
  • Step Back - 4
  • Go To Selection - 3
  • My Location - 2
  • Local Map - 1
  • Full View / Cross-Section View - Z