The Stellaris control layout and button mapping for PlayStation, Xbox and PC controllers are explained below. Stellaris: Console Edition adapts the grand strategy interface for controller play, letting you manage resources, menus, alerts, camera movement, map view and game speed without needing a mouse and keyboard.
Stellaris Controls
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox / PC Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Move Camera | L | Left Stick |
| Rotate Camera | R | Right Stick |
| Look At | L3 | LS |
| Toggle Map | R3 | RS |
| Zoom Out | L2 | LT |
| Zoom In | R2 | RT |
| Tab Left | L1 | LB |
| Tab Right | R1 | RB |
| Cycle Homeworlds | Touchpad | View |
| Pause Menu | Options | Menu |
| Play / Pause | Triangle | Y |
| Cancel | Circle | B |
| Select | X | A |
| Shortcut | Square | X |
| Resources | D-Pad Up | D-Pad Up |
| Empire Management | D-Pad Right | D-Pad Right |
| Alerts | D-Pad Down | D-Pad Down |
| Outline / Outliner | D-Pad Left | D-Pad Left |
| Change Game Speed | Hold Triangle | Hold Y |
| Navigate Menus | D-Pad | D-Pad |
| Back | Circle | B |
| Reset All Values | Triangle | Y |
| Modify | R | Right Stick |
Control Notes
- Move Camera and Rotate Camera are used constantly for navigating systems, planets and the galaxy map.
- Play / Pause is one of the most important commands, especially during wars, colonization, first contact events and economy management.
- Resources, Empire Management, Alerts and Outliner are quick-access shortcuts for the main management panels.
- Tab Left and Tab Right help move between menus without backing out repeatedly.
- Toggle Map switches map display behavior and is useful when navigating large empires.
- Change Game Speed lets you slow down, pause or speed up time depending on how much micromanagement is needed.
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