beginners guide

Command Mappings

When you log in for the first time, you have the default settings on your keyboard, mouse buttons and mouse wheel. You can display these settings by pressing G (default key).

The sections below shortly describe some of the default control settings for both the keyboard and the mouse. You can change these settings yourself to match your needs.

Keyboard Settings

Movement

W Move forwards by holding key down.
A Move sideways to the left by holding key down.
D Move sideways to the right by holding key down.
S Walk backwards by holding key down.
R Auto move. Start and stop automatic movement forward by pressing key once.
SPACE Jump.
C Turn to the right.
Z Turn to the left.
Q Toggle between walk and run mode (affects keys W, A, D and R).
   

View Information

I Open and close Inventory to view all objects you currently carry.
M Open and close planet map.
   

Actions

Return Activate Main Chat window for writing messages.
T In 60 seconds you are transported to nearby revival terminal.
Esc

a) Open Options Menu to adjust options, keymappings or to log out
b) If chatting, press this key to leave the Main Chat and close the typing field.
Left Alt Toggle aim and cursor mode. In aim mode, use mouse to select direction to move, aim, etc, while in cursor mode, use mouse to interact with environment.
   

Help

H Open information window for handling the mouse buttons and mouse scroll.
   
   
   

PLEASE NOTE:

For those players who created avatars before 3 November 2015 and the release of the 15.6.0 patch,  the default mappings listed above may differ.

Pressing the 'reset to default' button in the keymapping interface will therefore result in the 'new' keymappings being applied:

  • "E" for "Use Tool"
  • "Space" is "Jump" 
  • "Left-Alt" is "Aim Mode"
  • "Right Alt" is "Select Self"
  • "B" is Recall All Vehicles"

Mouse Settings

Aim Mode

Left Mouse Button. If holding item that can be activated, this button activates the item.

Right Mouse Button. No default setting.

Mouse Wheel. Scroll wheel to zoom in and out. Enables perspective from 3rd person and 1st person, also from scope perspective if you carry a tool with a scope.

Click wheel to rotate camera.

Note: Rotate camera is disabled in OTS mode.

Cursor Mode

Left Mouse Button. Single click left mouse button to select item or avatar. Double click on the ground or in the sky to automatically move in that direction.

Right Mouse Button. Show options in relation to where the cursor is placed.

Mouse Wheel. Scroll wheel to zoom in and out. Enables perspective from 3rd person and 1st person, also from scope perspective if you carry a tool with a scope.

Click wheel to rotate camera.

Tip! In cursor mode, it is possible to right click to see available actions.