This short paper examines Cyberpunk 2077's keyboard control scheme as a design artifact that mediates player agency, accessibility, and immersion. By analyzing default bindings, remapping flexibility, context-sensitive inputs, and community-driven mods, the paper argues that keyboard controls shape player strategies and social practices in open-world RPGs. It highlights tensions between complexity and discoverability and offers design recommendations to improve inclusivity without sacrificing depth.
If you find certain actions awkward, you can fully customize these in the Settings > Key Bindings Quick Save: Get into the habit of hitting frequently; Night City is unpredictable! Scanning Items: cyberpunk 2077 keyboard controls
Precision Combat: KBM is the superior choice for gunplay and hacking. Heuristic analysis of the default PC keyboard layout
Question. cyberpunk, keyboard and mouse or controller? - Facebook Honk Horn: Left Alt (Hold)
Following the 2.0 Update, movement became significantly more kinetic with the introduction of a dedicated Dash mechanic. While some players stick to double-tapping movement keys to dash, many power users remap this to a Side Mouse Button or E to allow for "dash-jumping"—a high-momentum technique where a player dashes and jumps mid-air to clear massive distances. Combat and Cyberware Management
Quick hacking is essential for Netrunners or stealth gameplay. You must enter scanning mode to upload daemons.
Cycle Quickhacks: Mouse Wheel Up/Down (while scanner is open) Activate Quickhack: F (while highlighting a target) Tag Enemy: Middle Mouse Button (while scanning) Vehicle Controls: Driving Through Night City
Left Alt (Hold).Mouse Wheel or Number keys.Middle Mouse Button (Press).V (Toggle between First Person, Third Person, and Hood Cam).