Controls

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Keyboard and Mouse Controls and Shortcuts

Movement Controls

Movement Controls

Control	Action
W	Move Forward
A	Move Left
S	Move Backward
D	Move Right
Shift	Run
Left-Click	Click & go movement
M or Edit City icon	Open city map
Click on ground + 'Go Home'	Return home

Camera Controls

Camera Controls

Control	Action
Left-Click	Adjust screen view position
Right-Click + Drag	Rotate screen view
Mouse Wheel	Zoom in/out
Space Bar	Switch view to another Zoi in the family
Tab	Switch between Top view and Shoulder view
[Tab]	Switch to Top View/Shoulder View
[Ctrl] + [Tab]	Switch to Free Camera
Click Zoi portrait or [F]	Focus camera on active Zoi

Navigation Controls

Navigation Controls

Control	Action
Edit City [M]	Open city map
Click destination + 'Go Here'	Travel to location
Subway stations	Fast travel option
Bus stops	Fast travel option

Build Mode Controls

Build Mode Controls

Control	Action
Build Mode icon or [1]	Enter Build Mode

Movement Controls

Controlling your Zoi can be done primarily through WASD, with the option to point and click go here to move your Zoi as well.

You can move your Zoi using the keyboard keys [W], [A], [S], and [D].

Or simply left-click with the mouse to move to a location.

While your Zoi is moving, press [Shift] to make them run.

For long-distance travel, open Edit City [M], click your destination, and select Go Here to go there quickly.

If you'd rather walk, try using transportation. Nearby subway stations and bus stops make it easy to reach other areas quickly.

Switch Camera and POV (Point-of-View)

Click the Camera Mode icon at the top of the screen and choose between Top View/Shoulder View or Free Camera mode.

You can switch to Top View/Shoulder View using the [Tab] key and switch to Free Camera using [Ctrl] + [Tab].

To focus the camera on your active Zoi, click their portrait or press the [F] key.