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How to Open and Use the Map In Starfield

Being able to open and use the map in any game is essential to ensuring not only where you’re going, but what’s available for you…

Nat CollazoBy Nat CollazoAugust 31, 20233 Mins Read
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Being able to open and use the map in any game is essential to ensuring not only where you’re going, but what’s available for you to explore in any given area. This is especially so in Bethesda games. With the size of Starfield’s maps on any given planet. Being able to use a map is more than essential. If you are a little bit unsure of how to open and use the map in Starfield, then keep reading on for more information that can help you out!

How to Open and Use the Starmap

How to Open and Use the Map In Starfield
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To actually open up the Starmap in Starfield, you’ll want to select the view button on your Xbox controller or the L button on your keyboard. We’ve also outlined everything else that you can do within the Starmap down below for both PC and Xbox:

  • Show Me
    • V button on the keyboard or Y button on the Xbox controller.
  • Select
    • Left mouse button on the keyboard or the A button on the Xbox controller.
  • Zoom In
    • Mouse Wheel Up on the keyboard or the RT button on the Xbox controller.
  • Zoom Out
    • Mouse Wheel Down on the keyboard or the LT button on the Xbox controller.
  • Open Resource View
    • R button on the keyboard or the LB button on the Xbox controller.
  • Pan Up
    • W button or Up on the keyboard or D-Pad Up on the Xbox controller.
  • Pan Down
    • S button or Down on the keyboard or D-Pad Down on the Xbox controller.
  • Pan Left
    • A button or Left on the keyboard or D-Pad Left on the Xbox controller.
  • Pan Right
    • D button or Right on the keyboard or D-Pad Right on the Xbox controller.

How to Open and Use the Surface Map in Starfield

To open the Surface Map in Starfield, you will want to press the G button on your keyboard or the RB button on your Xbox controller. On the Surface Map, you’ll be able to see exactly what is on the surface of the planet you are currently on. If you want to fast travel to your ship, you will want to press the Y button on your Xbox controller or the R button on your keyboard. At that point, you should have everything you need to open and use the map in Starfield. You can always refer back to this guide if you have any questions.

Related:

5 Things Starfield Needs To Live Up to the Hype

Starfield is coming out September 6th for PC, Xbox Series X/S.

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