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Disney Dreamlight Valley Keyboard Controls Guide

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Since most commercial video games are created with game consoles in mind, their control schemes adhere mostly to the established control standards. However, even if a game is optimized for a controller, some folks simply prefer to play with a keyboard instead. If you’d prefer to play Disney Dreamlight Valley that way, then here’s a Disney Dreamlight Valley keyboard controls guide.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley Keyboard Controls Guide

The PC version of Disney Dreamlight Valley does have full mouse and keyboard support. However, given its multiplatform release, it’s optimized for a controller, and won’t be super upfront about its keyboard layout unless you look for yourself.

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If you want to play Disney Dreamlight Valley with a keyboard, here’s a guide on which keys do what.

Overworld Controls

  • WASD or Arrow Keys: Movement
  • E: Interact
  • Mouse: Camera movement
  • K: Center camera behind player
  • Tab: Bring up tool wheel
  • 1: Switch to empty hands
  • 2: Switch to watering can
  • 3: Switch to shovel
  • 4: Switch to fishing rod
  • 5: Switch to pickaxe
  • 6: Switch to camera
  • Spacebar or Right Mouse Button: Use held tool

Menu Controls

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  • Q and E: Previous and Next menu tab
  • U: Open Dreamlight tab
  • I: Open Inventory tab
  • O: Open Collection tab
  • F: Open Furniture tab
  • L: Open Quests tab
  • V: Open Wardrobe tab
  • B: Show current Companion bonuses
  • M: Open Map tab
  • T: Open Fast Travel menu in Map
  • F: Open Map Filters in Map
  • Esc: Open most recent menu

If you’re playing on a PC, you can switch to keyboard controls whenever you want by simply moving the mouse or pressing any key. You don’t need to manually switch between a controller and a keyboard. Do keep in mind, though, that Disney Dreamlight Valley does not feature remappable controls.

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Since the first time he picked up a controller as a child, Daniel has been a dyed-in-the-wool gaming fanatic, with a Steam library numbering over 600 games. His favorite pastime, aside from playing games, is doing deep dives on game wikis to learn more about their lore and characters.