Game Controls

Both keyboard and USB gamepad controllers can be used to play Need for Speed: World, although the title was designed with the keyboard as a primary input device. There is currently no option for controller users to change their controls in-game.

Keyboard

Main Keys	Action
W	Accelerate
A	Turn Left
S	Brake/Reverse
D	Turn Right
E	Look Behind
Space	Handbrake
Backspace	Reset Car

Misc. Keys	Action
U	Profile Gadget
O	Friends List
C	Change Camera Angle
N	News
M	World Map
H	Safehouse
V	Freeroam Camera
L	Police Lights
K	Car Sounds
[	Start Multiplayer Event
]	Start Singleplayer Event
J	Accept Multiplayer Event
K	Decline Multiplayer Event

Cursor Key	Action
🔼	Accelerate
🔽	Brake/Reverse
◀️	Steer Left
▶️	Steer Right

Number Keys	Action
1	Engage Power-up 1
2	Engage Power-up 2
3	Engage Power-up 3
4	Engage Power-up 4

Numeric Keys	Action
2	Engage Power-up 4
4	Engage Power-up 3
6	Engage Power-up 3
8	Engage Power-up 1
+	Open Help Gadget

Controllers

Certain Game Servers Do Not Support the Xbox One or PlayStation 4 Controllers by Default

Stock Game Controller Support

• Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller

• Logitech ChillStream

• Logitech Rumble Gamepad 510

• Logitech Rumblepad

• Logitech Rumblepad 2

• Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2

• Logitech DualAction Gamepad

• Logitech G25 Wheel

• Logitech G27 Wheel

• Logitech MOMO Force Feedback Wheel

• Thrustmaster Universal Challenge Racing Wheel

ModNET Game Controller Support

• Xbox One Controller

• Playstation 4 Controller

Driving	Action
R2 Trigger	Accelerate
L2 Trigger	Brake/Reverse
Left Analog Stick (Left)	Steer Left
Right Analog Stick (Right)	Steer Right

Power-Ups	Action
Direction Button Up	Engage Power-up 1
Direction Button Left	Engage Power-up 2
Direction Button Right	Engage Power-up 3
Direction Button Down	Engage Power-up 4

Misc. Driving	Action
Right Stick (Up)	Change Gear (Up)
Right Stick (Down)	Change Gear (Down)
R1 Trigger	Look Behind
L1 Trigger	Handbrake

Modifier Keys	Action
Left Central Button	Reset Car
Right Central Button	Change Camera Angle