What are the default controls for XCOM: Chimera Squad?

XCOM: Chimera Squad, a strategy game, uses 26 default keybinds across 3 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap XCOM: Chimera Squad controls?

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

Does XCOM: Chimera Squad support a controller?

Yes — XCOM: Chimera Squad has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these XCOM: Chimera Squad controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official XCOM: Chimera Squad resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by XCOM: Chimera Squad or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

XCOM: Chimera Squad Keyboard & controller controls

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XCOM: Chimera Squad is Firaxis' 2020 spin-off set in City 31 five years after XCOM 2, where agents take turns in an interleaved timeline and every fight opens with a breach. Its keys are split between menu navigation and the tactical layer: Tab and Left Shift step through the timeline, the digit row fires abilities, End ends the turn and the camera turns on Q and E. These are the defaults from 2K's PC manual, with its controller layout alongside.

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26 shortcuts

Camera 11

Action	Shortcut
Camera Move Up	`W`
Camera Move Down	`S`
Camera Move Left	`A`
Camera Move Right	`D`
Camera Rotate Left	`Q`
Camera Rotate Right	`E`
Center Camera on Active Unit	`Home`
Camera Zoom In	`T`then`/`then`Wheel ↑`
Camera Zoom Out	`G`then`/`then`Wheel ↓`
Toggle Zoom Level	`Z`
Camera Free Zoom	`MMB`

Tactical 9

Action	Shortcut
Open Shot HUD / Confirm Action	`Enter`then`/`then`Space`
Move Unit to Cursor	`RMB`
Next Unit / Target	`Tab`
Use Ability (1–10)	`1`
End Turn	`End`
Cancel / Pause	`Esc`
Previous Unit / Target	`Shift`
Interact with Objects	`V`
View Enemy Preview	`Alt`

Menus 6

Action	Shortcut
Confirm	`Enter`then`/`then`Space`
Cancel	`Esc`then`/`then`RMB`
Navigate Up	`UP`then`/`then`W`
Navigate Down	`DOWN`then`/`then`S`
Navigate Left	`LEFT`then`/`then`A`
Navigate Right	`RIGHT`then`/`then`D`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

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Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Camera Free Zoom

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+ 2 more controls in the table below

Camera 4

Action	Steam Deck
Camera Move Up	`R-Stick`
Camera Move Down	`R-Stick`
Camera Move Left	`R-Stick`
Camera Move Right	`R-Stick`

Tactical 2

Action	Steam Deck
Open Shot HUD / Confirm Action	`A`
Move Unit to Cursor	`A`

Menus 6

Action	Steam Deck
Confirm	`A`
Cancel	`B`
Navigate Up	`L-Stick`
Navigate Down	`L-Stick`
Navigate Left	`L-Stick`
Navigate Right	`L-Stick`

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26 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in XCOM: Chimera Squad's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.

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XCOM: Chimera Squad controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for XCOM: Chimera Squad?: XCOM: Chimera Squad, a strategy game, uses 26 default keybinds across 3 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap XCOM: Chimera Squad controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from XCOM: Chimera Squad's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does XCOM: Chimera Squad support a controller?: Yes — XCOM: Chimera Squad has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these XCOM: Chimera Squad controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official XCOM: Chimera Squad resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by XCOM: Chimera Squad or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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