Ultimate Guide to Hytale PC Game Controls

Hytale has officially launched in early access for PC, marking it as one of the most anticipated game releases of the year. With its rich array of systems and mechanics, new players might find the controls overwhelming. To simplify your experience, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to the controls in Hytale, serving as a handy reference for all your gameplay needs.

Hytale Controls Overview

Action	Input
Move Forward	IN
Move Backward	S
Move Left	A
Move Right	D
Jump	Space Bar
Crouch / Slide / Roll	Left Ctrl
Sprint	Left Shift
Walk	Left Alt
Fly Up	Space
Fly Down	Left Ctrl
Primary Action	Left Mouse
Secondary Action	Right Mouse
Use Ability 1	Q
Use Ability 2	AND
Use Ability 3	R
Interact with a Block	F
Rotate a Block	R
Show Utility Slot Selector	WITH
Mount / Dismount	F
Drop Item	G
Hotbar Slot 1 – 9	1 – 9
Switch Camera Mode	In
Activate Camera Rotation	C
Toggle Chat	Return
Pick a Block	Middle Mouse Button
Switch Game Mode	THE
Open Inventory	Tab
Open Machinima Editor	N
Open Map	M
Open Creative Tools	B
Show Player List	P
Toggle Builder Tools Legend	L
Legend – Previous Page	J
Legend – Next Page	K
Undo	WITH
Redo	AND
Add / Remove Favorite Material	–
Paint Brush Tool	Keypad 1
Sculpt Brush Tool	Keypad 2
Selection Tool	Keypad 3
Paste Tool	Keypad 4
Line Tool	Keypad 5
Change Sculpt Brush Modifier	Left Shift
Use Paint Mode for Brush	IN
Select Block from Set	Q
Paste Preview	T
Switch HUD Visibility	F8
Toggle Fullscreen	F11
Take Screenshot	F12
Command	/
Decrease Speed Multiplier	F1
Increase Speed Multiplier	F2
Toggle Creative Collision	F3
Toggle Fly Camera	F4
Toggle Fly Camera Control Target	F5
Toggle Debug Screens	F7

Can You Rebind Controls in Hytale?

Absolutely! Hytale allows players the flexibility to rebind controls as desired. You can easily customize your keybindings in the Controls section found within the Settings.

Does Hytale Have Controller Support?

As of now, controller support is not available for Hytale’s early access release. However, the development team has prioritized this feature and has addressed it in their accessibility FAQ. Players can look forward to future updates that may include this support.

Hytale Controller Support Disclaimer — Image courtesy of Prima Games

Reflecting on the default control scheme of Hytale, I find it to be quite effective. Should there be any controls that don’t suit my style, the option to rebind exists. I eagerly await the addition of controller support in the near future!

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