Dune: Awakening Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 50 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
- Survival & Sandbox →
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A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Dune: Awakening on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement and traversal, combat and abilities, survival and tools, base building, vehicles, and the interface so you can survive and thrive on Arrakis from the moment you land.
All Dune: Awakening controls
50 shortcuts
Survival & Tools 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | E |
| Hotbar Slot 1 | 1 |
| Secondary Interaction / Drink from Catchpockets | F |
| Ping | MMB |
| Hotbar Slot 2 | 2 |
| Hotbar Slot 3 | 3 |
| Hotbar Slot 4 | 4 |
| Holster / Favorite Swap | G |
| Hotbar Slot 5 | 5 |
| Hotbar Slots 6-8 | 6 |
Vehicles 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Forward | W |
| Vehicle Reverse / Brake | S |
| Vehicle Steer Left | A |
| Vehicle Steer Right | D |
| Ground Vehicle E-Brake | Space |
| Ornithopter Ascend | Space |
| Ornithopter Descend | Ctrl |
| Vehicle Interaction Wheel | F |
| Harness Release / Vulture Mode | Shift |
| Vehicle Headlights | H |
Combat 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack / Use | LMB |
| Aim / Focus | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Ability 1 | Q |
| Ability 2 | C |
| Ability 3 | X |
| Spice Prescience | Z |
| Toggle / Recharge Shields | H |
| Swap Shoulder | Shift |
Interface 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Inventory | I |
| Open Map | M |
| System Menu | Esc |
| Open Journal | J |
| Open Skills | K |
| Status Menu | T |
| Chat | Enter |
| Voice Chat | V |
| Toggle UI Visibility | F6 |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump / Climb / Suspensors | Space |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Walk Toggle | Num Lock |
Building 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Building Categories | B |
| Place / Remove Piece | LMB |
| Cycle Building Pieces | Wheel ↑ |
| Rotate Piece | R |
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+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
36 shortcuts
Survival & Tools 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact | X■X |
| Secondary Interaction / Drink from Catchpockets | D-Pad ← |
| Ping | D-Pad ↓ |
| Holster / Favorite Swap | Y▲Y |
Vehicles 9
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Forward | RTR2R2 |
| Vehicle Reverse / Brake | LTL2L2 |
| Vehicle Steer Left | L-Stick |
| Vehicle Steer Right | L-Stick |
| Ground Vehicle E-Brake | A✕A |
| Ornithopter Ascend | RTR2R2 |
| Ornithopter Descend | LTL2L2 |
| Harness Release / Vulture Mode | A✕A |
| Vehicle Headlights | LSL3L3 |
Combat 9
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack / Use | RTR2R2 |
| Aim / Focus | LTL2L2 |
| Reload | X■X |
| Ability 1 | LBL1L1 |
| Ability 2 | RBR1R1 |
| Ability 3 | LBL1L1RBR1R1 |
| Spice Prescience | LSL3L3RSR3R3 |
| Toggle / Recharge Shields | D-Pad → |
| Swap Shoulder | LSL3L3 |
Interface 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| System Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Status Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Chat | ViewShareView |
| Voice Chat | D-Pad ↑ |
Movement 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Jump / Climb / Suspensors | A✕A |
| Sprint | LSL3L3 |
| Crouch | RSR3R3 |
Building 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Place / Remove Piece | RTR2R2 |
| Cycle Building Pieces | D-Pad → |
| Rotate Piece | RTR2R2 |
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50 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dune: Awakening's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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These shortcuts, on physical keys
There is a Stream Deck profile for Dune: Awakening — 30 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.
Dune: Awakening controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Dune: Awakening?
- Dune: Awakening, a survival & sandbox game, uses 50 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Dune: Awakening controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dune: Awakening's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Dune: Awakening support a controller?
- Yes — Dune: Awakening has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Dune: Awakening controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Dune: Awakening also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Dune: Awakening resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dune: Awakening or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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