Controls
Default bindings from the game’s key-binding defaults. Remap anything in
Options → Key bindings. When this page and the options menu disagree, trust
the options menu.
Movement
| Action |
Default |
| Move left / right |
A / D |
| Climb / up |
W |
| Down |
S |
| Jump |
Space |
| Run |
Left Shift |
| Crouch |
Left Ctrl |
| Dodge left / right |
Q / E |
| Action |
Default |
| Primary (use / dig / fire) |
Left mouse |
| Secondary |
Right mouse |
| MEG grab laser (pull items) |
Middle mouse |
| Kick |
V |
| Shield block |
Left Alt |
| Reload |
R |
| Holster |
H |
| Flip placeable block |
G |
MEG wrist functions
| Action |
Default |
| Wrist light |
F |
| Minimap |
M |
| Ore scan |
O |
| Grapple (when unlocked) |
C |
| AGIS investigate |
I |
Hotbar, inventory, and menus
| Action |
Default |
| Hotbar slots 1–8 |
1–8 |
| Utility quick slots |
Z / X |
| Switch hotbar mode |
B |
| Inventory |
Tab |
| Equipment |
F1 |
| MEG tool panel |
F2 |
| Crafting |
F3 |
| Projects (structures) |
F4 |
| Artifact / progress UI |
F5 |
| Chat |
T |
Scroll the mouse wheel to cycle hotbar slots. Utility slots (Z / X) fire
equipped gadgets — see the in-game tooltip for what is assigned.
Gathering notes
- The grab laser (middle mouse by default) pulls fruit, loose items, and many
interactables toward you.
- Digging and placing use the held hotbar tool plus primary/secondary mouse.
- Early dig tools come from the MEG dig laser and later from picks and axes in
the item reference.
Exact labels can change between patches. Prefer in-game options and tutorials
when something here looks wrong.