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Basic Controls and Movement — Farming Simulator 22 Guide
Farming Simulator 22

Basic Controls and Movement — Farming Simulator 22 Guide

Learn the essential controls and movement mechanics for Farming Simulator 22. Navigate your farm, operate machinery, and manage your fields with ease. Your ultimate guide to FS22 gameplay.

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Basic Controls and Movement — Farming Simulator 22 Guide

Learn the essential controls and movement mechanics for Farming Simulator 22. Navigate your farm, operate machinery, and manage your fields with ease. Your ultimate guide to FS22 gameplay.

Welcome to the AntMag guide for Farming Simulator 22! This section covers the fundamental controls and movement mechanics to help you get started on your farming journey. Mastering these basics is key to efficiently managing your farm, operating a wide variety of machinery, and navigating the game world.

Below is a breakdown of the common controls used in Farming Simulator 22. Please note that some controls may vary slightly depending on your input device (keyboard/mouse or controller) and specific in-game actions.

ActionDefault PC ControlsDefault Controller (Xbox)
Move ForwardWLeft Stick Up
Move BackwardSLeft Stick Down
Strafe LeftALeft Stick Left
Strafe RightDLeft Stick Right
Look Around (Mouse)Move MouseRight Stick
Look Around (Keyboard)Arrow KeysRight Stick
JumpSpacebarA Button
Enter/Exit VehicleGB Button
Toggle EngineIX Button
Speed UpXRight Trigger
Slow DownZLeft Trigger
Hand Throttle UpNum+D-Pad Up
Hand Throttle DownNum-D-Pad Down
Camera Zoom InNum*Right Bumper
Camera Zoom OutNum/Left Bumper
Change Camera ViewCY Button
Open Main MenuEscStart Button
Open Help Menu?Back Button
Open StorePLB + RB
Open Vehicle OverviewTabView Button
Toggle LightsLLB
Toggle WipersKRB
Engage/Disengage PTOHomeX Button (Hold)
Raise/Lower ImplementsNA Button (Hold)
Turn On/Off Work LightsNum 5Right Stick Click
Attach/Detach ImplementsBY Button (Hold)
Activate/Deactivate Cruise ControlVLeft Bumper
Increase/Decrease Cruise Control SpeedC / VLeft D-Pad Left/Right
Tips for Movement
  • Use the mouse for precise looking around while driving.
  • Adjust your speed using the throttle controls to match the terrain and task.
  • Familiarize yourself with the camera controls to get the best view of your surroundings and machinery.
  • The help menu (?) provides context-sensitive information on controls for the currently selected equipment.

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