Once Human Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 40 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
- Survival & Sandbox →
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Once Human is a free-to-play post-apocalyptic open-world survival shooter from NetEase's Starry Studio, mixing looter-shooter combat with base building and sanity survival. These default bindings cover keyboard and mouse plus the controller layout used on PC and consoles.
All Once Human controls
40 shortcuts
Combat 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire | LMB |
| Aim / Over-the-Shoulder | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Melee Attack | V |
| Weapon Slot 1 | 1 |
| Weapon Slot 2 | 2 |
| Quick Switch Weapon | Wheel |
| Melee Weapon | 3 |
| Deviation Control | E |
| Holster Weapon | H |
Movement 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Look / Camera | Mouse |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Jump / Vault / Climb | Space |
| Crouch | C |
| Roll / Dodge | Ctrl |
Inventory/Interface 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Item Backpack | I |
| World Map | M |
| Gear Backpack | K |
| System Menu | Esc |
| Cradle | O |
| Function Wheel | Tab |
| Tasks | L |
| Journey | J |
Survival 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Collect | F |
| Spacetime | Q |
| Summon Vehicle | G |
| Flashlight | N |
| Quick Pin | MMB |
Social 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Team | U |
| Chat | F3 |
| Voice Chat | F5 |
| Expressions / Emotes | X |
| Launch PvP | P |
Building 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Build Mode | B |
| Camp / Territory | T |
| Logistics | F8 |
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Combat 7
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire | RTR2R2 |
| Aim / Over-the-Shoulder | LTL2L2 |
| Reload | RBR1R1 |
| Melee Attack | Y▲Y |
| Quick Switch Weapon | D-Pad ← |
| Melee Weapon | D-Pad ↑ |
| Holster Weapon | LBL1L1RBR1R1 |
Movement 9
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Back | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Look / Camera | R-Stick |
| Sprint | L-Stick |
| Jump / Vault / Climb | A✕A |
| Crouch | A✕A |
| Roll / Dodge | B●B |
Inventory/Interface 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Item Backpack | MenuOptionsMenu |
| World Map | ViewShareView |
| System Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Function Wheel | LBL1L1 |
Survival 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact / Collect | X■X |
| Spacetime | LBL1L1 |
Social 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Team | LBL1L1D-Pad ↑ |
Building 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Build Mode | LBL1L1D-Pad ← |
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40 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Once Human's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Once Human controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Once Human?
- Once Human, a survival & sandbox game, uses 40 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 Once Human controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Once Human's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Once Human support a controller?
- Yes — Once Human 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 Once Human controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Once Human 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 Once Human resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Once Human or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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