Change a Binding Through Settings
To change keybinds in Nomad Drive, open Settings and find the binding category for the action you want to change. The developer's June update introduced categorized remapping for actions such as on-foot movement and driving, with conflict detection for duplicate assignments. Older demo reports show that the feature did not work reliably for every movement key, so test the action after changing it.
Use this sequence:
- Open Settings and locate the keybinding options.
- Choose the relevant action category, such as on-foot or driving.
- Select the action you want to rebind and enter your preferred input through the available prompt.
- Check for a conflicting assignment, then return to the game and test that action.
The official Nomad Drive update notes confirm the category system and conflict detection. They do not provide a complete screenshot-by-screenshot menu path, so use the labels in your installed version rather than looking for an invented submenu name.
Test On-Foot and Driving Actions Separately
The categories matter because walking and steering are different actions. Check the binding in the context where you need it: test an on-foot action while standing, and a driving action after taking the driver's seat.
If your new input appears assigned but does nothing, note the exact action and version. Repeatedly changing unrelated controls will make it harder to identify which binding is failing. The developer also added a version label to the in-game HUD, giving you a useful detail to include with a report.
Why Arrow Keys May Still Fail in an Older Demo
Community reports from the original demo describe players being unable to move WASD controls to the arrow keys. One June discussion also reports that attempting to rebind movement or steering left the binding prompt open. Another July thread includes players who had seen the remapping update but still found the movement controls unresponsive to reassignment.
These are specific reports about older builds. They do not mean that every action is unchangeable, and they do not establish that the same bug remains in the replacement demo. They do mean that a menu entry alone is not enough to promise successful WASD remapping.
If the required control still fails, report the build version, action category, original input, requested input, and what the menu actually does. The available material does not establish a configuration-file edit or a universal external remapping fix.
FAQ
Where are keybindings changed?
In Settings, using the category for the action you want to change. The official update names on-foot and driving categories and describes conflict detection.
Can I move WASD to the arrow keys?
Try the relevant binding in your current build, but older demo players reported that this failed. There is no basis for guaranteeing that every build accepts the change.
Should old reports be treated as the current demo's behavior?
No. The developer replaced the original demo before Early Access. Keep the version and actual failed action attached to your report rather than assuming the older and replacement demos behave identically.