💡 Pro Tips
- Press F to interact with NPCs and items — fastest way to pick things up without opening a menu
- Press Tab for a quick inventory peek without fully opening the bag screen
- Ctrl toggles crouch — essential when catching bugs or sneaking up on animals while hunting
- All keybindings can be remapped in Settings → Controls — customise to fit your playstyle
🖥️ PC Keyboard Controls
| WASD | Move |
| Space | Jump |
| Ctrl | Crouch / Sneak |
| Shift | Sprint |
| F | Interact / Pick up |
| E | Open Bag |
| Tab | Quick Inventory |
| M | Open Map |
| J | Quest Log |
| C | Character Panel |
| 1–9 | Hotbar slots |
| R | Use equipped tool |
| Q | Put away tool |
| X | Drop item |
| P | Player list |
| Enter | Open chat |
| Y | Emote menu |
🎮 Nintendo Switch Controls
Stick
Stick
⚡ Useful Tips
🔧 Quick Tool Switch
Press 1–9 to jump directly to any hotbar slot. Pre-load your most-used tools (axe, fishing rod, watering can) at the start of each session so you can switch without opening the bag.
🎁 Quick Gift
Walk up to an NPC, hold your gift in hand, then press F to interact — selecting the gift option is just one click from there. Keep daily gifts in a hotbar slot for one-button delivery.
🗺️ Map Marker Shortcuts
Press M to open the map, then left-click any location to drop a custom marker. The marker appears as a flag on your HUD compass, letting you navigate without reopening the map.
📸 Screenshot
On PC use F12 (Steam overlay) or your OS screenshot shortcut. On Switch press the dedicated Capture button on the left Joy-Con — screenshots save to your album automatically.
🏠 Quick Return Home
Open the map with M and select your home plot to fast-travel instantly. On Switch, open the map with − and highlight your plot marker. No cooldown — use it freely to offload inventory.