Tutorial:Using the HUD

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Build Compatibility: This tutorial was last verified for Build 0.227.0.8. If you notice discrepancies in a newer version, please update the guide or flag it for review.

This tutorial covers the known basic elements of the Heads-Up Display (HUD) in Starship Simulator. The HUD overlays your first-person view to provide real-time information. For a full list of keybinds, see the Controls page.

HUD Elements

• Crosshair/Reticle/Reticule:
  • the central marker used for selecting objects for interaction
  • multiple crosshair variations can be selected in the Controls Settings menu

• Interaction Prompts:
  • text prompts (e.g., "Press F To Sit") appear near the crosshair when looking at an interactive object
  • these indicate the key to press Action Key (Default: LMB) and the action that will follow
  • some additional options may be available by accessing the Radial Menu Key when these prompts appear (Default: F)

See Tutorial:Interaction Basics for more information on interactions.

• Notifications & Information:
  • the HUD displays contextual messages
  • known examples include tutorial instructions and hints (Tutorials), mission timers, and game version/status information (like "Tech Demo 3" shown during development)

Customization

The Crosshair element of the HUD is customisable via the game's settings menu.