This article explains the basic controls and how to play the PC version of Knives Out. It covers keyboard button layouts, differences in gameplay, and full-screen mode.
Table of Contents
Basic Controls/Keyboard Button Layout
Combat
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse Left Click | Shoot (Punch) |
| Mouse Right Click | ADS (Aim Down Sights/Look through scope) |
| R | Reload |
| B | Change Firing Mode |
| X | Holster Weapon |
| 1 | Switch Main Weapon |
| 2 | Switch Melee Weapon |
| 3 | Grenade |
| 4 | Smoke Grenade |
| 5 | Flashbang |
| 6 | Bandage |
| 7 | First Aid Kit |
| 8 | Med Kit |
| 9 | Energy Drink |
| 0 | Use Recovery Item |
| ~ | Change to Mouse Mode |
Movement
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| W | Move Forward |
| S | Move Backward |
| A | Move Left (Strafe Left) |
| D | Move Right (Strafe Right) |
| Space | Jump/Parkour |
| C | Crouch |
| Z | Prone |
| = | Autorun (Run Automatically) |
| Left Ctrl +W/S/A/D | Jog (Walk Slowly) |
| Left Shift +W/S/A/D | Sprint |
| Left Alt | Freelook |
| Q | Lean Left |
| E | Lean Right |
General
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Esc | Menu Screen |
| M | Map |
| Mouse Left Click | Place Marker |
| Mouse Right Click | Remove Marker |
| Mouse Wheel | Zoom In/Out Map |
| Tab | Inventory |
| Y | Mic Switch |
| T | Voice Chat |
| F | Open Door |
| F | Pick Up Supplies |
| U | Open Quick Chat Panel |
| 1~8 | Send Corresponding Quick Chat Message |
Vehicles
Vehicle
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| F | Get in Driver's Seat |
| G | Get in Passenger Seat |
Passenger Seat
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+1~5 | Change Seat |
| Mouse Right Click | Shoot from Vehicle |
| F | Exit Vehicle |
Driver's Seat
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| F | Exit Vehicle |
| Ctrl+1~5 | Change Seat |
| W | Accelerate |
| S | Brake/Reverse |
| A | Steer Left |
| D | Steer Right |
| H | Honk Horn |
How to Play the PC Version
Similar to Mobile Version
The gameplay in the PC version of Knives Out is the same as the mobile version. The difference from the mobile version is that you can dash through the battlefield on a large screen. It's great to play casually on the mobile version, or to settle in and play thoroughly on the PC version!
Leisure Mode is Available
The leisure modes implemented in the mobile version of Knives Out can also be played on the PC version!
How to Play in Full Screen?
Cannot Be Played in Full Screen
Knives Out cannot be played in full screen. If you want to play on the largest possible screen, maximize the window to play .
