Published , by Sam Chandler
Published , by Sam Chandler
Grounded is now available on PC, so learning the PC keybindings and controls will be the first stop for a lot of players. Depending on your preferred playstyle, you may want to spend some time in the options, tinkering with the exact keybindings and buttons. It’s here you’ll discover a lot of little mechanics you may not have realized at first.
Grounded has several different keybinding inputs depending on the context. There are different buttons if you’re out exploring, in a menu crafting, or even building your base. It can be a good idea to edit the buttons slightly to something you’re more comfortable using as this will help you survive longer in the hazardous backyard.
| Keyboard buttons and inputs | |
|---|---|
| In-Game Mapping | |
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Swim Up | Space |
| Swim Down | Ctrl |
| Autorun | N |
| Jump | Space |
| Interact (Use) | E |
| Interact (Cancel) | X |
| Attack | Left click |
| Block | Right click |
| Throw | R |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Glide | Shift |
| Equip Previous | Q |
| Camera Mode Toggle | U |
| Push to Talk | Alt |
| Toggle Trail/Backpack Markers | Y |
| HotPouch | |
| HotPouch Slot 1 | 1 |
| HotPouch Slot 2 | 2 |
| HotPouch Slot 3 | 3 |
| HotPouch Slot 4 | 4 |
| HotPouch Slot 5 | 5 |
| HotPouch Slot 6 | 6 |
| HotPouch Slot 7 | 7 |
| HotPouch Slot 8 | 8 |
| Construction Mappings | |
| Place Building | Left click |
| Rotate Building Right | Q |
| Rotate Building Left | E |
| Cancel | Right click |
| UI Mapping | |
| Toggle SCA.B Menu | Tab |
| Toggle Inventory Menu | I |
| Toggle Crafting Menu | C |
| Toggle Map Menu | M |
| Toggle Building Radial | B |
| Toggle HotPouch Radial | V |
| Toggle Ammo Radial | L |
| Toggle Emote Radial | H |
| Toggle Quickchat Radial | T |
| Toggle Executables Radial | Z |
| Next Page | E |
| Previous Page | Q |
| Next Tab | D |
| Previous Tab | A |
| Next Radial Page | E |
| Previous Radial Page | Q |
| Equip Item | F |
| Drop Item | Z |
| Consume Item | Space |
| Inspect Item | O |
| Repair Item | R |
| Item Actions | W |
| Assign HotPouch Slot | Enter |
| Unassign HotPouch Slot | X |
| Chat | Enter |
| Transfer Item | R |
| Take All | W |
| Narration More Info | Num |
Anyone just starting out in Grounded should take a moment to study the PC keybindings and controls. There are several different contexts in which these buttons change, so making sure they feel right is important. Check out the Grounded page for more information that should help you survive the dangerous of an everyday backyard.