Controls

This is a list of the default controls/keybindings.

Keyboard/mouse
With some exceptions, keyboard controls can be rebound in settings.


 * Pressing while driving a Truck or Explorer will perform a drift.
 * Holding down allows selecting the target resource the Resource Scanner will scan for.
 * The Map is only accessible after it has been researched in the MAM Quartz Research.
 * Crouching while running will perform a slide.
 * Crouching before jumping will result in a higher and longer jump, which can be more efficient then using a tractor, once you have the blade runners.
 * 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.
 * In the inventory window, to split a stack into halves. Holding down  on the stack enables custom splitting, use the slider or manual input the desired number of split item.
 * The Quick Search is also a simple single-line calculator (see below).

Combination functions:

Controller (gamepad)
The game natively supports controller input. However, without Steam compatibility layers, there is no customization available (unless config files are edited) and the functionality is very limited, making it effectivelly impossible to play the game normally.

These keybinds may not apply for the Steam Deck, as it does use the Steam compatibility layers.

In-game calculator
The Quick Search in-game also serves as a simple calculator. The following operators are supported: The calculator enforces the order of operations.
 * : Decimal
 * : Arithmetic
 * : Exponentation
 * : Remainder
 * : Parenthesis
 * : Square root

Other controls
The following controls cannot be customized in-game.