Re:Night relies primarily on mouse-driven inputs for tactical card play, while dedicated keyboard shortcuts remain one of the most requested quality-of-life additions. Developer Seahorse Games has confirmed on the official Steam forums that expanded hotkeys and gamepad compatibility are part of the roadmap.
Current control scheme and tactical actions
In Re:Night, combat revolves around commanding a three-character party on the battlefield, combining card execution, positioning, and elemental reactions. Most commands, including targeting, playing cards from your hand, and inspecting units, are handled through standard mouse selection.
The tactical battle system includes built-in undo and reset options to let players experiment with sequencing:
- Undo action: Reverses your most recent card play or movement.
- Turn rewind: Resets the state of the board back to the beginning of the active turn.
- Combat restart: Restarts the entire encounter from the beginning without abandoning your run.
Planned hotkeys requested by players
During the demo and playtest phases, players raised requests on the Steam community forums regarding shortcut keys to speed up menu navigation and card management.
| Requested Hotkey / Feature | Function | Official Developer Status |
|---|---|---|
| Number Keys (1, 2, 3) | Direct character selection across the three-member party | Planned |
| Draw Pile Shortcut | Instantly opens the remaining draw pile overlay | Planned |
| Discard Pile Shortcut | Toggles view of discarded cards | Planned |
| Map Shortcut | Opens the adventure path map | Planned |
| Close Window Key | General cancel/close shortcut (e.g., Esc) for open menus | Planned |
| Controller Support | Native gamepad navigation and combat targeting | In development |
Responding to player requests regarding 1, 2, and 3 character hotkeys, draw/discard pile shortcuts, and UI toggles, the developer team stated: "They are part of the plan. We are new to controllers but we will try our best to get them done upon full release."
Controller support status
Official Steam community discussions confirm that controller support is in development. The team noted they are newer to gamepad implementation, meaning initial versions of the game prioritize keyboard and mouse support. Players seeking to play with a gamepad or handheld device can monitor official Steam update notes.
Frequently asked questions
Can you select characters using 1, 2, and 3 in Re:Night?
Selecting party members via number keys 1, 2, and 3 is not fully integrated into standard default presets yet, but developer Seahorse Games has confirmed that dedicated character-select hotkeys are planned.
Does Re:Night support game controllers?
Native controller integration is planned and currently in development. The development team noted on Steam that controller functionality is being worked on alongside expanded interface shortcuts.
Can you undo card plays in Re:Night?
Yes. Re:Night allows you to undo your previous action, rewind entirely to the start of the current turn, or restart the battle from scratch at any point during combat without penalty.
Where can I check the latest control updates?
Control updates and keybind patches are posted through the game's official Steam announcements page and discussed in the Re:Night Steam community hub.
