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== 1st and 3rd person ==
== 1st and 3rd person ==
ED is primarily designed as a first person experience. By default you fly your ship in 1st person from the pilot seat. There is native support for keyboard & mouse, standard gamepads (like Xbox and PlayStation controllers), and dedicated flight peripherals including HOTAS, dual sticks, and rudder pedals. You can switch to 3rd person by activating the [[Camera suite|Camera Suite]]:
ED is primarily designed as a first-person experience. By default you fly your ship in 1st person from the pilot seat. There is native support for keyboard & mouse, standard gamepads (like Xbox and PlayStation controllers), and dedicated flight peripherals including HOTAS, dual sticks, and rudder pedals. You can switch to 3rd person by activating the [[Camera suite|Camera Suite]]:


# '''Activate Camera Suite''': Press <code>Left Ctrl + Left Alt + Space</code> on PC (or hold <code>B</code> and press <code>Right on the D-Pad</code> on Xbox / hold <code>Square</code> and press <code>Right on the D-Pad</code> on PlayStation).
# '''Activate Camera Suite''': Press <code>Left Ctrl + Left Alt + Space</code> on PC (or hold <code>B</code> and press <code>Right on the D-Pad</code> on Xbox / hold <code>Square</code> and press <code>Right on the D-Pad</code> on PlayStation).
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You can map a dedicated "Enter Camera Suite" key in the '''Options > Controls''' menu. Once active, select one of the preset external camera views.
You can map a dedicated "Enter Camera Suite" key in the '''Options > Controls''' menu. Once active, select one of the preset external camera views.


The [[On Foot]] experience is designed for first-person. The camera suite provides a 3rd person, cinematic view of your [[Holo-Me|character]] and surroundings. However, your Heads-Up Display (HUD) and crosshairs disappear. You cannot complete combat nor interact with objects while using the external camera view.
[[On Foot]] is also designed for first-person view. The camera suite provides a 3rd person, cinematic view of your [[Holo-Me|character]] and surroundings. However, your Heads-Up Display (HUD) and crosshairs disappear. You cannot complete combat nor interact with objects while using the external camera view.


== Guides ==
== Guides ==