Complete Guide to Grounded 2 Controls for PC and Game Controller

Grounded 2 has officially entered early access for PC and Xbox Series S|X, making waves by eclipsing the original game’s concurrent player count on Steam. Even though it’s still a work in progress, players are already experiencing a significantly enhanced gameplay experience, bolstered by a host of new features.

To help you navigate the game effectively, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on the complete controls for Grounded 2—whether you’re using a keyboard and mouse or a controller.

Complete Controls for Keyboard and Mouse in Grounded 2

The following table outlines the default controls available when using a keyboard and mouse in Grounded 2. An unassigned action will be denoted by a ‘-‘.

In-Game Controls

Action	Input
Move Forward	IN
Move Backward	S
Strafe Left	A
Strafe Right	D
Swim Up	Spacebar
Swim Down	Left Ctrl
Autorun	J
Jump	Spacebar
Omni-Tool	AND
Interact (Use)	AND
Interact (Cancel)	X
Relocate Building	F
Pick Building	Middle Mouse Button
Customize	G
Attack	Left Mouse Button
Photo Mode	P
Block	Right Mouse Button
Huck	R
Dodge	Left Ctrl
Sprint	Left Shift
Crouch	Left Alt
Equip Previous	Q
Camera Mode Toggle	IN
Place Waypoint	Left Mouse Button
Remove Waypoint	R

HotPouch Controls

Action	Input
HotPouch Slot 1-8	1 – 8

Construction Controls

Action	Input
Place Building	Left Mouse Button
Rotate Building Clockwise	AND
Rotate Building Counterclockwise	Q
Snap to Grid	Left Ctrl
Cancel	Right Mouse Button
Flip Building	G

Handy Gnat Controls

Action	Input
Handy Gnat Repair	Left Mouse Button
Toggle Grid Snapping	WITH
Ghost Toggle	C

User Interface Controls

Action	Input
Toggle Inventory Menu	I
Toggle Crafting Menu	C
Toggle Map Menu	M
Toggle Chat / Emote Radial	H

Complete Controls for Controller in Grounded 2

If you’re using a controller, here’s a breakdown of the default controls available for Grounded 2. As before, a ‘-‘ indicates an unassigned action.

In-Game Controller Controls

Action	Input
Move	Left Stick
Jump	A
Interact (Use)	X
Pick Building	Right Stick
Attack	RT
Block	LT

Construction Controls

Action	Input
Place Building	X
Rotate Building Clockwise	RT
Rotate Building Counterclockwise	LT
Cancel	B

Can You Remap Controls in Grounded 2?

Indeed, Grounded 2 allows players to remap controls for both keyboard/mouse and controllers. Certain keys are locked to specific actions and will appear greyed out; however, the rest can easily be customized to suit your preferences.

Controls Remapping in Grounded 2 — Screenshot by Prima Games

Supported Controllers on PC for Grounded 2

From my experience, Grounded 2 supports Xbox controllers natively, while PlayStation controllers, such as the DualShock 4, require Steam Input to be enabled for compatibility.

While the game provides ample customization options for its controls, I’d like to see support for a broader range of controller types in future updates.

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