Star Citizen Alpha 3.23 brings a lot of new features as well as some quality-of-life improvements to the game. While we are quite happy about that, the new update messes up with the keybinds.
Not only do some existing functions now perform when pressing a different key, but you also need to learn what keys trigger the gameplay functionalities added recently. The list below will make your job a lot easier, but it is not complete yet. We will update the new keybind list as we spot more changes over time.
All New And Changed Keybinds
- Ships:
- Switch between Master Modes: Hold B
- Switch between Operator Modes: Press MMB (Middle Mouse Button)
- Initiate Quantum Travel: Hold LMB (Left Mouse Button)
- Enter Scan Mode: Press V
- Initiate Quick Scan: Press TAB
- Enable/Disable Cruise Control: Left ALT + C
- Change Cruise Control Max Target Speed: Mouse Wheel
- Change Cruise Control Current Target Speed: Hold W or S
- Enable/Disable Auto Targeting: Hold T
- Enable/Disable Precision Targeting (Only works after scanning the target ship): Left Alt + RMB
- Switch Between Sub-Targets (Only in Precision Targeting Mode): Press R
- Reset Target To Closest Attacker: Press 4
- Reset Target To Closest Hostile: Press 5
- Switch Between Missiles: Press RMB (Right Mouse Button)
- Gimbal Mode for weapons: Press G
- Disable Look Ahead: Left Alt + L
- ATC Cargo Load/Unload Requets (Useful for Hull C and Hull A): Right Alt + N
- Salvage:
- Switch to Salvage (Only in SCM mode): Press M
- Switch Salvage Modules: Press RMB (Right Mouse Button)
- Lock/Unlock Salvage Module Rotation: Press G
- Change Salvage Module Angles: Hold Left Alt and Scroll
- Control Only Right Salvage Arm: Left Alt + D
- Control Only Left Salvage Arm: Left Alt + A
- Control Both Salvage Arms: Left Alt + S
- Switch Between RMC/CM Extraction (Hull/Fracture): Left Alt + W
- Switch Between Fracture and Disintegration modes: Press RMB after switching to CM extraction
- Character:
- Crouch: Press C
- Prone: Press Left CTRL
- Secondary Weapon: Press 3
- Medpen: Press 4
- Equip Multi-Tool: Press 5
- Fists or Melee Weapon: Press 6
- Inner Thought Menu: Left Alt + F
- Toggle Helmet: Left Alt + H
- Loadout Menu: Hold i
Now that you know the new keybinds for the ships, it is good to learn a few tricks as well to have a smooth flight experience in the game.
- Your ship’s speed will never go over 30 m/s as long as your land gear is deployed
- If you activate the new Gimbal Mode, your fire rate will be reduced
- Shooting in Precision Targeting mode will further reduce your fire rate
- Your ship’s max speed will be significantly reduced in SCM mode
- To fully scan a ship, you should hold the ship crosshair over it until the highlight in scan mode turns purple
- Your ship’s shields will not work in NAV mode
Master Modes is not a huge update to deal with, but it needs a few days until you can get used to it and know what’s what. This new way of flying ships, however, brings major balance to the combat, as you can no longer easily escape from the battlefield, or use your ship’s sheer maneuverability to your advantage.
