Client bundle last changed in a73f3b7 / reviewed August 12, 2026
SEARCHABLE CONTROL EXPLORER
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Filter by context or search an action, key, or source note. Context-dependent controls are labeled rather than presented as universal.
Showing all 28 source-checked controls.
Accelerate / move forward
Forward input uses W, Z, or Up in the public client.
Source confirmedBrake, reverse / move backward
Backward input uses S or Down.
Source confirmedSteer or move left
Left input uses A or Left.
Source confirmedSteer or move right
Right input uses D or Right.
Source confirmedEnter / exit car
The built-in help overlay labels F as enter / exit car.
Source + live help textReset car / hold to return to road
The built-in help distinguishes tap reset from hold return-to-road.
Source + live help textNitro / hold to jump with car
The built-in help labels J as nitro and held car jump.
Source + live help textHandbrake / kickflip
Space is labeled handbrake / kickflip.
Source + live help textWeapons
The current help overlay groups keys 1 and 2 under Weapons.
Context dependentSend message
T is labeled Send message.
Source + live help textHelp and controls
H opens the current help and controls overlay.
Source + live help textScoreboard
Tab opens the scoreboard.
Source + live help textWorld map
M opens the world map.
Source + live help textNext tune
N is labeled Next tune.
Source + live help textChange weather
B is labeled Change weather.
Source + live help textFull screen
K toggles the client fullscreen action.
Source + live help textPointer lock / mouse 360
L is labeled Pointer lock (mouse 360).
Source + live help textChange camera shoulder
V changes camera shoulder.
Source + live help textMove
The mobile help shows a MOVE touch area.
Source + live help textLook / aim
The mobile help shows a LOOK / AIM touch area.
Source + live help textDrive
The mobile help identifies gas and brake pedals.
Source + live help textPrimary action
The mobile help describes shoot / punch context.
Context dependentEnter / exit car
Both secondary action and two-finger tap are described by mobile help.
Source + live help textSteer / aim / shoot
The helicopter overlay groups QWE and ASD for left-hand steering with right-hand aiming and shooting.
Source + live help textMore engine power
Shift is labeled More engine power for helicopters.
Source + live help textLess engine power
Alt is labeled Less engine power for helicopters.
Source + live help textReset helicopter
X resets the helicopter in the helicopter control context.
Source + live help textStabilize helicopter
Hold Space to stabilize the helicopter.
Source + live help textHop Earth driving controls
| Action | Keys | Public client evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerate | W Z ↑ | Key codes 87, 90, and 38 set forward input. |
| Brake / reverse | S ↓ | Key codes 83 and 40 set backward input. |
| Steer left / right | AD or ←→ | Codes 65/37 steer left; 68/39 steer right. |
| Handbrake / kickflip | Space | Key code 32; both actions are named in the client help overlay. |
| Nitro / car jump | J | Tap for nitro; hold to jump, based on press duration. |
| Reset / return to road | X | Tap to reset; hold longer to return the car to the road. |
| Enter / exit car | F | The current built-in help overlay labels F as enter / exit car. |
The current client maps Shift to increased helicopter engine power. It is not the car boost key in this source snapshot.
Hop Earth map, camera, and menu keys
| Action | Key | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Help overlay | H | Open the in-game key reference. |
| Scoreboard | Tab | Show the multiplayer scoreboard while held. |
| World map | M | Open the world map. |
| Camera | V | Change the camera shoulder. |
| Fullscreen | K | Toggle the client fullscreen action. |
| Menu / release focus | Esc | Open the escape flow and release the current interaction. |
When the Hop Earth keys do nothing
- Click once inside the game.
- Close the search field, chat, or menu if it is capturing text.
- Press one movement key at a time to confirm focus.
- If the page scrolls when you press an arrow, click the game again.
- Press H to compare the current in-game overlay with this table.