STAR WARS: Squadrons Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 30 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
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Motive's 2020 starfighter game puts you in the cockpit for both the New Republic and the Empire, and flying well there means juggling throttle, power and shields while you shoot. These are the default keyboard, mouse and controller bindings from EA's own controls guides: flight, primary and auxiliary weapons, routing power between engines, lasers and shields, targeting, and squad pings.
All STAR WARS: Squadrons controls
30 shortcuts
Power 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Increase Engine Power | Num 1 |
| Increase Weapon Power | Num 2 |
| Increase Shield Power | Num 3 |
| Balance Power | Num 4 |
| Shield Focus / Power Conversion | C |
| Shields Front / Power to Engines | Wheel ↑ |
| Shields Back / Power to Weapons | Wheel ↓ |
| Balance Shields / Reset Power | MMB |
Flight 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Throttle Up / Down | Wthen/thenS |
| Pitch and Yaw | Mouse |
| Roll Left / Right | Athen/thenD |
| Boost | Space |
| Drift (While Boosting) | Shift |
| Free Look | L |
Comms 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Ping Target | H |
| Acknowledge Ping | B |
| Comms Menu | Num 6 |
| Team Chat | Y |
| Toggle Chat Visibility | I |
Weapons 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Primary Weapon | LMB |
| Fire Left Auxiliary | M4then/thenQ |
| Fire Right Auxiliary | RMBthen/thenE |
| Deploy Countermeasures | M5then/thenR |
Targeting 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Target Ahead | T |
| Cycle Targets | F |
| Target My Attacker | G |
| Targeting Menu | Num 5 |
General 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Menu | Esc |
| Show Loadout | Tab |
| VR Recenter | − |
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+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 3 more controls in the table below
Power 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Increase Engine Power | D-Pad ← |
| Increase Weapon Power | D-Pad ↑ |
| Increase Shield Power | D-Pad → |
| Balance Power | D-Pad ↓ |
| Shield Focus / Power Conversion | X■X |
Flight 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Throttle Up / Down | L-Stick |
| Pitch and Yaw | R-Stick |
| Roll Left / Right | L-Stick |
| Boost | LSL3L3 |
| Drift (While Boosting) | LSL3L3 |
| Free Look | RSR3R3thenRSR3R3 |
Comms 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Ping Target | Y▲Y |
| Acknowledge Ping | Y▲YthenY▲Y |
| Comms Menu | Y▲Y |
Weapons 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Primary Weapon | RTR2R2 |
| Fire Left Auxiliary | LBL1L1 |
| Fire Right Auxiliary | RBR1R1 |
| Deploy Countermeasures | B●B |
Targeting 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Select Target Ahead | LTL2L2 |
| Cycle Targets | A✕A |
| Target My Attacker | A✕AthenA✕A |
| Targeting Menu | LTL2L2 |
General 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Show Loadout | ViewShareView |
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30 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in STAR WARS: Squadrons's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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STAR WARS: Squadrons controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for STAR WARS: Squadrons?
- STAR WARS: Squadrons, a simulation game, uses 30 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 STAR WARS: Squadrons controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from STAR WARS: Squadrons's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does STAR WARS: Squadrons support a controller?
- Yes — STAR WARS: Squadrons 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 STAR WARS: Squadrons controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. STAR WARS: Squadrons 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 STAR WARS: Squadrons resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by STAR WARS: Squadrons or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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