Published , by Kevin Tucker
Published , by Kevin Tucker
The galaxy is in the player's hands in Starlink: Battle for Atlas, the latest toys-to-life title from the team at Ubisoft. Aside from a hands-on approach to ship building and customization made possible through real-world pilots, ships, wings, and weapons, players will need to get a grasp on the game's various button configurations and general controls. Luckily, we've got the scoop on all the different Starlink controls players need to familiarize themselves with.
The controls within Starlink: Battle for Atlas are about as space-based shooter fans might expect, with analog sticks being used for movement and aim, and triggers corresponding to the left- and right-mounted weapons. There are a few key shortcuts players will want to memorize, however, and they're featured in the controls table below.
| Left Analog Stick | Steer (Click: Rear View) |
| Right Analog Stick | Look/Aim (Click: Zoom) |
| Triangle (PlayStation 4) Y (Xbox One) X (Nintendo Switch) |
Active Shield |
| Square (PlayStation 4) X (Xbox One) Y (Nintendo Switch) |
(Hold) Interact |
| X (PlayStation 4) A (Xbox One) B (Nintendo Switch) |
Jump |
| Circle (PlayStation 4) B (Xbox One) A (Nintendo Switch) |
Boost / Dodge |
| L2 (PlayStation 4) LT (Xbox One) ZL (Nintendo Switch) |
Left Weapon |
| R2 (PlayStation 4) RT (Xbox One) ZR (Nintendo Switch) |
Right Weapon |
| L1 (PlayStation 4) LB (Xbox One) L (Nintendo Switch) |
Pilot Ability |
| R1 (PlayStation 4) RB (Xbox One) R (Nintendo Switch) |
(Hold) Flight Mode |
| Touchpad (PlayStation 4) Change View (Xbox One) - (Nintendo Switch) |
Starmap |
| Options (PlayStation 4) Menu (Xbox One) + (Nintendo Switch) |
Loadout |
| D-Pad Up | Request / Accept Mission |
| D-Pad Down | Drop |
| D-Pad Left | Previous Mission |
| D-Pad Right | Select Mission |
It's worth mentioning that the Loadout button goes to what is essentially the Pause screen, though the Loadout button and the Starmap button both go to the in-game menu where players can swap out their pilots, ships, wings, and weapons on the fly. This screen is also where pilots can get a look at the overall worldview, view Equinox upgrades, and more, all by pressing the L1/LB/L or R1/RB/R buttons to navigate through menu pages.
With the basic PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch controls out of the way, players should have no trouble keeping up with all of the flying and shooting action Ubisoft's latest is known for. To stay on top of the latest developments, including news and guides, be sure to stop by Shacknews' Starlink: Battle for Atlas home page.