Xbox Controls

The following table lists controls of Astroneer with Xbox Controller.

Cursor Mode
Many tasks in Astroneer require entering Cursor Mode by holding. When Cursor Mode is active, a white circular reticle appears on screen, which can be moved with. Pressing on a selectable object will select that object, at which point  can be released.

While an object is selected, moves that object around and  can be used to move the player as normal. Pressing again will place the object down and exit Cursor Mode.

If the selected object is Small, pressing will transfer it into the player's Backpack unless the Backpack is full. Medium and Large objects can be transferred via but will appear as being carried in the player's arms instead.

When the Backpack interface is open, Cursor Mode can be used to move objects in and out of a player's Backpack.