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Summary of Key Bindings and Shortcuts for "Star Wars Outlaws" Keyboard Controls

This guide covers the default key bindings and shortcuts for the open-world game "Star Wars Outlaws" using PC keyboard and mouse. Includes memorization tips and key notes.

Posted at: 2025.12.22

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Basic Controls

Basic controls in Star Wars Outlaws mainly use standard FPS operations like WASD for movement and Space for jumping. Those familiar with FPS games can operate it immediately, and since it has few quirks, even FPS beginners can master it and use it across FPS games in general.

ActionShortcut
Move forward
W
Move backward
S
Move left
A
Move right
D
Dash
Shift
Jump
Space
Crouch
Ctrl
Forced walk
H
Auto-walk
N
Dodge
Ctrl
Slide
C

Interact/Exploration

Interact operations use E, R, and T keys lined up, making them easy to remember. They're close to WASD, so mistakes are common at first, but since they're frequently used commands, memorize them thoroughly.

ActionShortcut
Interact
E
Clever dialogue
E
Whistle
T
Pick lock
Left Click
Mark enemy
E
Remove marker
R

Combat

Combat mainly uses mouse operations, but there are surprisingly detailed key operations for weapon handling (reload, etc.) and view switching, so memorize them.

ActionShortcut
Shoot
Left Click
Aim
Right Click
Reload
R
Melee attack
V
Shoulder view switch
Shift
Adrenaline rush
X
Fire adrenaline rush
Left Click

Weapon Controls

During combat, use number keys to switch sub-weapons. They're a bit away from the main WASD position, so they might be hard to press at first, but mastering weapon switching speeds you up—a strength unique to keyboard and mouse—and gives you an advantage.

ActionShortcut
Throw grenade
Left Click
Grenade
4
Smoke grenade
Z
Use bacta vial
G
Picked-up weapon
5
Electrobinoculars
5
Hololeader
6
Equipment
U
Holster / Draw current tool
Middle Click
Equip plasma module
1
Equip ion module
2
Equip power module
3
Equip stun module
F
Next blaster module
WHEEL_UP
Previous blaster module
WHEEL_DOWN
Weapon - Zoom in
WHEEL_UP
Weapon - Zoom auto
WHEEL_DOWN

Nixx

Nixx performs remote support actions like enemy marking and item retrieval, so memorizing command keys lets you neutralize enemies or operate switches from cover, greatly expanding stealth options.

ActionShortcut
Nixx mode
Q
Nixx sense
B
Nixx command 1
Left Click
Nixx command 2
Right Click
Nixx command 3
F
Nixx command 4
3
Cancel Nixx command
R
Switch Nixx attack stance
Space

Binoculars

Master binoculars, mainly used for exploration, as they're frequent commands. Combining like "scan enemy positions with binoculars before stealth and coordinate with Nixx" lets you progress smoothly.

ActionShortcut
Binoculars: Zoom in
WHEEL_UP
Binoculars: Zoom out
WHEEL_DOWN
Binoculars: Mark
C
Binoculars: Place marker
F
Binoculars: Legend
G

Grapple/Hologram

Grapple and hologram are completely different actions, but both center on QE keys, so memorize to avoid confusion.

ActionShortcut
Release grapple hook
C
Shorten grapple rope
E
Extend grapple rope
Q
Rotate hologram left
Q
Rotate hologram right
E

Speeder

Memorize speeder keys, frequently used for world travel. W and R differ slightly from on-foot, so practice until accustomed.

ActionShortcut
Call speeder
Y
Dismount
R
Accelerate
W
Brake
CtrlS
Boost
Shift
Jump
Space
Dodge left
Q
Dodge right
E
Turn left
A
Turn right
D
Look behind
C

Starship

Starship controls are basically the same as speeder. But due to 3D movement, it includes roll (Z/C keys) and attack commands, making it quite complex. Check the list and get used to it gradually.

ActionShortcut
Accelerate
W
Brake
S
Boost
Shift
Dodge left
A
Dodge right
D
Roll left
Z
Roll right
C
Fire cannon
Left Click
Fire missile
Q
Switch turret
R
Switch tracking mode
Right Click
Repair
F
Use active system
G
Scan
V
180/360 degree turn
Space
Previous target
WHEEL_UP
Next target
WHEEL_DOWN
Full look / Look behind
T
Interact
E
Open hyperspace menu
X
Jump to hyperspace
Y

Menu keys include standard like M for map, but game menu on Tab differs from general games, so note it.

ActionShortcut
Game menu
Tab
Map
M
Abilities
P
Equipment
I
Journal
J