Dirty Business Keybinds Reference — July 2026 | Dirty Business Wiki

This reference lists default PC keybinds for Dirty Business Early Access as of launch on Steam. Plan Dirty Games may adjust bindings or add controller profiles in patches—confirm in Settings → Controls after every major update listed on updates. For conceptual explanations of each action, start with the controls overview. When binds stop responding, see controls troubleshooting.

Movement and Camera

Action	Default key
Move forward	W
Move backward	S
Strafe left	A
Strafe right	D
Sprint	Left Shift
Crouch	Left Ctrl
Jump	Space
Look / aim cursor	Mouse

Sprint while hauling heavy crates from complete orders staging slows you in many sims—expect reduced speed even with Shift held.

Unstuck and recovery

Action	Default key
Unstuck (teleport out of collision)	F8

The F8 unstuck key shipped in patch v0.1.1 after players reported getting trapped against walls, elevator lips, and misplaced props. Use it before reloading saves or filing bug reports. If F8 stops working after an update, check controls troubleshooting for stuck ESC or input capture bugs.

Interaction and Items

Action	Default key
Interact / use	E
Pick up / drop	E (context) or F
Open inventory	Tab or I
Quick slot 1–4	1, 2, 3, 4
Throw / discard	G (if enabled)

Context keys share duties: the same interact bind opens doors, starts grow weed packaging, and accepts terminal jobs. Read prompt text at screen center before spamming.

Combat and Tools (If Applicable)

Some Early Access builds include defense or tool interactions during raids or maintenance:

Action	Default key
Primary action / fire	Left mouse button
Secondary action / aim	Right mouse button
Reload	R
Melee or tool	V or middle mouse

Verify combat binds in your build—crime sims sometimes ship with placeholder combat disabled until later patches.

UI and Menus

Action	Default key
Pause menu	Escape
Map	M
Journal / objectives	J
Base build menu	B
Worker management	H (varies by build)

Build menu keys place upgrade base blueprints. Cancel placement with Escape or right mouse per on-screen hint.

Vehicles

Action	Default key
Enter / exit vehicle	E
Accelerate	W
Brake / reverse	S
Steer	A / D or mouse
Handbrake	Space

Vehicle missions tie into weapon and bulk weed deliveries—plan routes before timers expire per manufacture weapons logistics notes.

Co-op and Communication

Action	Default key
Push to talk	T (Steam default overlay)
Emote wheel	X (if enabled)
Ping / mark	Middle mouse or Z

Co-op squads should align push-to-talk keys with co-op guide role callouts. Ping binds help mark disposal bins during evidence disposal sweeps.

Rebinding Best Practices

Open Settings → Controls from pause menu. Click an action, press new key, confirm conflicts.

Tips:

• Keep E on interact unless you have a strong reason—guides and UI assume proximity prompts on E
• Move inventory off keys adjacent to movement if you mis-open bags while strafing
• Mirror critical co-op binds across squad members for muscle-memory consistency
• Export or screenshot your layout after major patches in case resets occur

Suggested Layouts by Playstyle

Solo production focus: Emphasize quick inventory and map access; bind worker panel if you run large hire workers rosters.

Co-op logistics focus: Prioritize ping, sprint, and enter vehicle on comfortable fingers.

Demo learners: Use defaults until level fourteen completion, then customize once full Early Access machines appear.

Controller Notes

If controller glyphs appear in settings, compare face buttons to interact and inventory actions above. Partial controller support may map A/X to interact equivalents. Full layouts will be documented here when officially confirmed—until then, keyboard remains authoritative.

Related Guides

Keybinds are entry points, not strategy:

• Beginner guide for first-hour goals
• Production hub for machine chains
• Base hub for room placement while in build mode
• Walkthrough for mission sequencing
• Tools for printable keybind cheat sheets community may host

Patch Discipline

Early Access patches frequently rebalance machines and occasionally reset options. After downloading an update, spend sixty seconds in an empty corridor testing move, interact, inventory, and map before accepting timed orders.

For broken binds after driver updates or Steam Input conflicts, read controls troubleshooting before editing config files manually.

Keep this page bookmarked, sync your squad on voice, and spend less time reading on-screen prompts during critical production phases.