The full key list
The official listing, checked 9 Nov 2026, lists eleven PC controls.
| Key | Official action | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| LMB | break & place blocks, chop, mine or attack | Primary interaction for tools and building |
| 1-9 | select a hotbar slot (press again to put it away) | Selects a hotbar slot or clears hands |
| E | Backpack | Opens your inventory storage |
| R | Rotate | Rotates blocks and machines before placement |
| F | Pick up items | Collects loose dropped items from the ground |
| G | Use the nearby prompt (workbench, chest, machine) | Triggers nearby workstation or machine actions |
| Q | Drop the equipped item | Drops the currently held item |
| Shift | Sprint | Increases character movement speed |
| LCtrl | Shift Lock | Locks camera view to character heading |
| L | Visit islands | Opens the island visiting interface |
| F1 | Hide UI | Toggles visibility of on-screen interface |
The listing provides PC controls only. Console and mobile controls were not provided in the material.
The three keys people miss
- G activates any nearby station without requiring precision clicking on hitboxes.
- R rotates conveyors and mechanical harvesters so output points toward collection chests.
- 1-9 pressed a second time unequips the active item so you can handle machines with empty hands.
What “nearby prompt” means
The official listing defines G as "use the nearby prompt (workbench, chest, machine)". The game triggers an interaction when your character moves into proximity of a functional workstation, container, or machine. Specific button prompts, screen text strings, and menu labels were not read in the material.
Once you know the keybinds, apply them to assemble machinery in the auto farm guide or travel to other player bases using the islands and co-op menu.