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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
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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