Cities: Skylines II Keyboard controls
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A complete reference to the default keyboard controls for Cities: Skylines II on PC. Master the default keybindings for camera movement, rotation, tilt and zoom, simulation speed, the bulldozer, undo and redo, info views, and editor tools so you can build and manage your city more efficiently.
All Cities: Skylines II keyboard controls
35 shortcuts
Camera 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Camera Forward | W |
| Move Camera Backward | S |
| Move Camera Left | A |
| Move Camera Right | D |
| Rotate Camera Left | Q |
| Rotate Camera Right | E |
| Zoom In | R |
| Zoom Out | F |
| Tilt Camera Up | T |
| Tilt Camera Down | G |
| Focus Selection | U |
Tools 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bulldoze / Demolish | B |
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Apply Tool / Select | LMB |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Elevation Up | PgUp |
| Elevation Down | PgDn |
| Secondary Apply / Cancel Tool | RMB |
Info Views 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Info View | I |
| Map Tiles | M |
| City Economy | Z |
| Progression | P |
| City Information | C |
| City Statistics | V |
| Transportation Overview | X |
General 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quicksave | F5 |
| Pause Menu | Esc |
| Quickload | F9 |
| Photo Mode | . |
| Hide UI | ` |
| Take Photo (Photo Mode) | Enter |
Simulation Speed 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Pause Simulation | Space |
| Normal Speed | 1 |
| Fast Speed | 2 |
| Fastest Speed | 3 |
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+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
35 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Cities: Skylines II's control settings.
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These shortcuts, on physical keys
There is a Stream Deck profile for Cities: Skylines II — 39 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.
Cities: Skylines II controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Cities: Skylines II?
- Cities: Skylines II, a simulation game, uses 35 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Cities: Skylines II controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Cities: Skylines II's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these Cities: Skylines II controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Cities: Skylines II resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cities: Skylines II or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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