Starfield: Controls Starfield guide, tips
On this page of the guide you will find information about the controls in Starfield. We have listed the list of keys and what they do when exploring on the surface of planets and flying a ship.
Last update: 24 October 2023
Below we have provided information about the controls in Starfield. In the tables, we have compiled the default control buttons with their descriptions for the keyboard and mouse, as well as for Xbox controllers. The descriptions refer to gameplay on the surface of planets, using a scanner, and space combat.
PC
General controls and gameplay on the surface of planets
 | Move the camera |
 | Primary attack |
 | Secondary attack |
 | Toggle POV |
 | Camera zoom in/out |
 | Move |
 | Auto-move |
 | Sprint |
 | Jump |
 | Sneak |
 | Walk |
 | Character menu |
 | Interact |
 | Melee |
 | Throw grenade |
 | Click: Reload weapon Hold: Sheathe weapon |
 | Power |
 | Click: Turn on the scanner Hold: Turn on/off the flashlight |
 | Open quick-keys |
 | Quick skills |
 | Quick inventory |
 | Quick mission |
 | Quick map |
 | Quick ship |
 | Quick powers |
 | Quick save |
 | Quick load |
Using the scanner on the surface of a planet
 | Scanning |
 | Outpost editor |
 | Surface map |
 | Photo Mode |
Controlling a ship in space
 | Acceleration |
 | Slow down |
 | Rotate left |
 | Rotate right |
 | Determining the direction of flight |
 | Booster |
 | Toggle POV |
 | Camera zoom in/out |
 | Change of flight mode |
 | Hull repair |
 | Changing the target |
 | Fire weapon 0 |
 | Fire weapon 1 |
 | Fire weapon 2 |
 | Decrease system power |
 | Increase system power |
 | Previous system |
 | Next system |
 | Hold: Take-Off/Undock |
 | Hold: Dock |
 | Get off the ship (when it's on the surface or docked) |
 | Click: Sit in the pilot's seat Hold: Leave the pilot's seat |
You can invert the Y-axis during flight and while walking. It can be changed in the settings in the Control category.
Xbox One / Xbox Series X/S
General controls and gameplay on the surface of planets
 | Move the camera |
 | Move |
 | Toggle POV |
 | Interact |
 | Character menu |
 | Sprint |
 | Jump |
 | Sneak |
 | Primary attack |
 | Secondary attack |
 | Melee |
 | Throw grenade |
 | Click: Reload weapon Hold: Sheathe weapon |
  | Power |
 | Click: Turn on the scanner Hold: Turn on/off the flashlight |
 | Upper quick-key |
 | Lower quick-key |
 | Left quick-key |
 | Right quick-key |
Using the scanner on the surface of a planet
 | Scanning |
 | Outpost editor |
 | Surface map |
 | Photo Mode |
Controlling a ship in space
 | Slowing down, accelerating and turning the ship |
 | Determining the direction of flight |
 | Booster |
 | Toggle POV |
 | Change of flight mode |
 | Hull repair |
 | Changing the target |
 | Fire weapon 0 |
 | Fire weapon 1 |
 | Fire weapon 2 |
 | Decrease system power |
 | Increase system power |
 | Previous system |
 | Next system |
 | Hold: Take-Off/Undock |
 | Hold: Dock |
 | Get off the ship (when it's on the surface or docked) |
 | Hold: Leave the pilot's seat |
 | Click: Sit in the pilot's seat |
You can invert the Y-axis during flight and while walking. It can be changed in the settings in the Control category.