XCOM 2 Keyboard Shortcut Commands

By Jonathan Leack 







As of launch XCOM 2 can only be played on keyboard & mouse or the Steam Controller. Since the game doesn't have an options menu for learning the keyboard commands, we thought it'd be a good idea to share them. Below are the keyboard shortcuts for every input in the game.


 




SPACEBAR / ENTER - Open Shot HUD/Confirm Action


TAB / MOUSE 4 - Next Unit/Target


LEFT SHIFT / MOUSE 5 - Previous Unit/Target


[1] - [0] - Ability 1-10


Y - Overwatch


R - Reload


Q / E - Rotate Camera Left/Right


W / A / S / D -  Camera Move Up/Left/Down/Right


G / T - Camera Zoom Level Up/Down


MOUSE 3 - Toggle Camera Zoom Level


F / C or MOUSESCROLL UP/DOWN - Ascend/Descent Floor


END / BACKSPACE - End Turn


P - Call Skyranger


​Hold CTRL + RIGHT MOUSE - Waypoint Movement


RIGHT MOUSE - Move Unit To Cursor


F5 - Quick Save


F9 - Quick Load


 
Jonathan Leack
Jonathan Leack

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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