Controls

This is a list of the default controls: With some exceptions, keyboard controls can be rebound in settings. There is no customization available for controllers.


 * Pressing while driving a Truck or Explorer will perform a drift.
 * Holding down allows to select the target resource the Resource Scanner will scan for.
 * The Map is only accessible after it has been researched in the M.A.M. Quartz Research.
 * Crouching while running will perform a slide.
 * Crouching before jumping will result in a higher and longer jump.
 * Approach a Resource node and press to start manual mining. To do AFK hand mining, open the Inventory  while  is held down, then let go.
 * For Nobelisks, holding down allows them to be thrown further.
 * Photo Mode can be used as binoculars by scrolling to zoom.
 * Pressing or holding while dismantling will activate Mass Dismantle mode, where up to 50 structures can be marked to be deconstructed simultaneously.
 * Pressing while building will align the building in a straight line, or snap to the next building.
 * Pressing in build or dismantle mode while facing a building will copy the blueprint of the aimed building.
 * All building shortcuts are only for buildings and vehicles in the build menu. They are not for equipment and consumables.
 * These can be assigned by hovering over a building/vehicle in the build menu and pressing the keybind.
 * These might not work for some keyboard layouts. This can be fixed easily by manually rebinding each key.
 * There are 10 hotbars, use + to cycle through them.
 * In the menu, the respawn option is available, which will instantly kill the player.
 * The Quick Search is also a simple single-line calculator (see below).

Combination functions:

In-game calculator
The Quick Search in-game also serves as a simple calculator. The following operators are supported:
 * : Decimal
 * : Arithmetic
 * : Exponentation
 * : Remainder
 * : Parenthesis

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