Rocket League is playable using any of the following control methods:
- DualShock 4 controller (PlayStation 4)
- Keyboard/Mouse/Controller (PC)
- Xbox One controller (Xbox One, PC)
- Nintendo Switch Joycons and Pro Controller (Switch, PC (Pro Controller only))
Default controls[]
The following is a list of default controls for all available input devices. The Options menu in-game allows players to customize these controls. (Options > Controls > View/Change bindings)
Action | PS4 | PC | Xbox | Switch | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Accelerate | W | ||||
Reverse | S | ||||
Steer | A,D | ||||
Jump | |||||
Boost | |||||
Powerslide | ⇧ Left Shift | ||||
Skip Replay | |||||
Air Steer and Pitch | W,A,S,D | ||||
Air Roll | ⇧ Left Shift | This is used in combination with air steering to roll the car. | |||
Camera Swivel | N/A | PC control can be set. | |||
Focus on Ball | Space | ||||
Rear View | |||||
Scoreboard | Tab ↹ | ||||
Voice Chat | F | N/A | |||
Skip Music Track | N | ||||
Text Chat | T | N/A | |||
Team Text Chat | N/A | Y | N/A | N/A | |
Party Text Chat | N/A | U | N/A | N/A | |
Reset Shot | ← Backspace | Only used in training | |||
Save Replay (Hold) | ← Backspace | ||||
Use Item
Release Ball |
R | Click to use item in Rumble and to release ball in Spike Rush |
Capture screenshot[]
PC:
F12
Default is F12, may have been changed in Steam > Settings > In-Game
PS4:
Long press
Short press if "Easy Screenshots" is selected in [Settings] > [Sharing and Broadcasts] > [SHARE Button Control Type]
Xbox:
1. Press
2. Press
Switch:
Press on left JoyCon
Capture video clip[]
PS4:
1. Press
2. Select "Video Clip" on the menu
Long press if "Easy Screenshots" is selected in [Settings] > [Sharing and Broadcasts] > [SHARE Button Control Type]
You can change the video clip length in [Settings] > [Sharing and Broadcasts] > [Length of Video Clip]
Xbox:
1. Press
2. Press
Switch:
Hold on left JoyCon
Quick chat[]
Quick Chat is a feature accessible during matches for easy communication between players.
Action | PS4 | PC | Xbox | Switch |
---|---|---|---|---|
Quick Chat - Information (Team) | 1 | |||
Quick Chat - Compliments | 2 | |||
Quick Chat - Reactions | 3 | |||
Quick Chat - Apologies | 4 | |||
Quick Chat - Post Game | 1 |
Players can change their Quick Chat messages with the in-game options menu: