Controller
Star Citizen wasn’t built with gamepads in mind — but that doesn’t mean you can’t make one fly like a dream.
This page is your shortcut to a smooth, responsive controller setup. Whether you’re using an Xbox-style pad, a PS5 controller, or something custom, we’ve done the trial-and-error so you don’t have to. You’ll find recommended layouts, smart bind ideas, and ways to make your controller feel like second nature — in the cockpit, on foot, or EVA.
Just as important, we’ve included a printable mapping sheet — a clean, easy layout where you can write down what each button, trigger, and stick does for your build. Updates happen. Controls reset. Muscle memory fades. Having your setup written down means you’re never stuck relearning it mid-mission.
We have also included Jawa’s Keybindings for his controller