What are the default controls for Subnautica 2?

Subnautica 2, a survival & sandbox 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 Subnautica 2 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Subnautica 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Subnautica 2 support a controller?

Yes — Subnautica 2 has full gamepad support. The Xbox and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Subnautica 2 controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Subnautica 2 also released on Xbox, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Subnautica 2 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Subnautica 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Subnautica 2 Keyboard & controller controls

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Subnautica 2 is Unknown Worlds' underwater survival and crafting sequel, playable solo or in four-player co-op on an alien ocean world. With so much swimming, diving, tool use, and vehicle piloting layered onto a deep building system, knowing the default keyboard, mouse, and Xbox controller bindings keeps you reacting fast when the deep turns hostile.

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All Subnautica 2 controls

Layout

30 shortcuts

Movement 8

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Swim Up / Jump / Surface	`Space`
Move Backward	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Swim Down / Dive / Crouch	`C`
Sprint / Boost (hold)	`Shift`
Look / Aim Camera	`Mouse`

Hotbar 7

Action	Shortcut
Hotbar Slot 1	`1`
Hotbar Slot 2	`2`
Hotbar Slot 3	`3`
Hotbar Slot 4	`4`
Hotbar Slot 5	`5`
Next Item (cycle hotbar)	`Wheel ↑`
Previous Item (cycle hotbar)	`Wheel ↓`

Tools / Equipment 6

Action	Shortcut
Primary Tool Action	`RMB`
Tertiary Tool Action	`LMB`
Secondary Tool Action	`F`
Reload / Recharge	`R`
Quaternary Tool Action	`Q`
Holster Tool	`H`

Interaction 4

Action	Shortcut
Interact / Pick Up / Board Vehicle	`E`
Ping / Sonar	`V`
Toggle Beacons	`B`
Set Label	`T`

Interface 3

Action	Shortcut
Open PDA / Inventory	`Tab`
Pause / Settings Menu	`Esc`
Open Feedback Menu	`F8`

Vehicles 2

Action	Shortcut
Stop Piloting / Exit Vehicle	`E`
Detach Chassis	`Q`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

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Caps

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Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

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+ 1 more control in the table below

Movement 8

Action	XboxSteam Deck
Move Forward	`L-Stick`
Swim Up / Jump / Surface	`RBR1`
Move Backward	`L-Stick`
Move Left	`L-Stick`
Move Right	`L-Stick`
Swim Down / Dive / Crouch	`LBL1`
Sprint / Boost (hold)	`LSL3`
Look / Aim Camera	`R-Stick`

Hotbar 2

Action	XboxSteam Deck
Next Item (cycle hotbar)	`D-Pad →`
Previous Item (cycle hotbar)	`D-Pad ←`

Tools / Equipment 6

Action	XboxSteam Deck
Primary Tool Action	`RTR2`
Tertiary Tool Action	`LTL2`
Secondary Tool Action	`XX`
Reload / Recharge	`D-Pad ↑`
Quaternary Tool Action	`YY`
Holster Tool	`BB`

Interaction 2

Action	XboxSteam Deck
Ping / Sonar	`RSR3`
Set Label	`D-Pad ↓`

Interface 2

Action	XboxSteam Deck
Open PDA / Inventory	`ViewView`
Pause / Settings Menu	`MenuMenu`

Vehicles 2

Action	XboxSteam Deck
Stop Piloting / Exit Vehicle	`BB`
Detach Chassis	`D-Pad ↓`

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30 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Subnautica 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Subnautica 2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Subnautica 2?: Subnautica 2, a survival & sandbox 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 Subnautica 2 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Subnautica 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Subnautica 2 support a controller?: Yes — Subnautica 2 has full gamepad support. The Xbox and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Subnautica 2 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Subnautica 2 also released on Xbox, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Subnautica 2 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Subnautica 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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All Subnautica 2 controls

Movement 8

Hotbar 7

Tools / Equipment 6

Interaction 4

Interface 3

Vehicles 2

Movement 8

Hotbar 2

Tools / Equipment 6

Interaction 2

Interface 2

Vehicles 2

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