Controls are Clunky/Bad :: Cyberpunk 2077 General Discussions
The "Netrunner" playstyle introduces a unique UI layer that relies heavily on the key. Holding Tab opens the scanner, which slows time and highlights interactive objects or enemies. While in this mode, the mouse is used to highlight targets, and specific keys (usually F or Mouse Wheel ) are used to cycle through available quickhacks. For players who find holding the key tedious, the game includes a Caps Lock toggle option for scanning in the settings menu. The Challenge of Keyboard Driving cyberpunk 2077 keyboard controls
Tab (Hold to tag enemies or hack objects; Tap to toggle) Combat: Guns, Blades, and Chrome For players who find holding the key tedious,
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 "3" = Ping, "4" = Short Circuit
| Action | Default Key | Strategy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Tab (Hold) | Highlights enemies, traps, and lootable data ports. | | Quickhack Upload | Press 3, 4, or 5 | Assigns hacks to number keys. "3" = Ping, "4" = Short Circuit. | | Cycle Hacks | Z / C (Scan mode only) | Scrolls through available daemons. | | Select Hack Target | LMB (Scan mode only) | Confirms the target before uploading. |
Driving through the neon-lit districts requires different muscle memory than on-foot exploration. : Accelerate S : Brake / Reverse A / D : Steer Left / Right
Night City doesn't give second chances. Take five minutes to head into your settings, tweak your sensitivity, and maybe rebind that "F" key if you're used to "E" for interacting.