Planet Coaster 2has been built for both PC and consoles, meaning that many PC players familiar with the controls of the original game, as well asPlanet Zoo, have a bit of readjusting to do, thanks to acompletely redesigned UI.
In such an in-depth game, especially when it comes to building, and with so many objects to place, knowing thehotkeys and shortcuts forPlanet Coaster 2will vastly speed up the process and make players better at the game. Naturally, some hotkeys are more important than others, so it is best that players learn these first, as players will end up using them all the time.
Most Important Hotkeys In Planet Coaster 2
To find or edit the PC shortcuts inPlanet Coaster 2, go to theMain Menu, thenSettings, and select the fourth tab, which isMouse and Keyboard Settings. Finally, click theChangebutton at the top.
Pause
Space
It’s often best to pause the game while building or managing.
Change Simulation Speed
O or 1, 2, 3
Sometimes you want the game to be faster to raise money or see guests try out a new attraction.
Great for building at night or inside dark buildings.
Right Ctrl + Right Shift + G
Great for cinematic views or screenshots
It’s probably best to bind the Hide UI hotkey to something simpler, such asG, if you like more immersive views or take many screenshots.
Camera Zoom
Scroll Wheel
Zoom in for more detail or zoom out for a wider view.
Camera Pan
Hold Right-Click + Move Mouse
The fastest way to move around the park. It can also be used up close to reposition slightly.
Hold Scroll Wheel + Move Mouse Or Q/E
Raise or Lower Path (without placing)
U/J
Great for making ramps or stairs without committing. Use this to plan where a path can go.
Adjust Vertical Height
Shift + Move Mouse Forward or Back
Arguably the easier way to change path heights and make stairs.
Useful when experimenting or after messing up.
Important when buildingand experimenting with a track or flume.
Select Multiple Track Pieces
Shift + Left-Click (each piece in turn)
For when you want to apply changes such as height or tilt to multiple track pieces.
Scale Object
Hold C + Mouse Forward or Back
This new tool allows players to make objects larger or smaller.
Toggle Advanced Move/Rotate/Scale
X
This opens up the most precise tools so that players can move or rotate objects precisely on any axis.
Toggle Angle Snap
P
Sometimes, rotating by exactly 90 degrees or another specific angle is best. Other times, gradual adjustment is better.
Stick or Align to Surface
B/V
For placing objects exactly on the floor or on a wall.
The fastest way to move an object up or down.
Duplicate & Advanced Move/Rotate
Ctrl + X
Perfect for precise duplication, such as moving a new object along one axis.
Edit Building
R
Allows players to add ormove pieces in an existing building/groupof objects.
Open Multi Select
I
This is important when wanting to move or edit multiple objects at once.
Good for precisely selecting some objects, but not others.
Subtract from Selection
Ctrl + Left-Click
Useful if a wrong piece is selected without having to start over.
Remember to clickConfirmin the top left corner after selecting the desired items.
