In Starfield, it is important to understand every movement that the player's character can make, so that they are able to fully master their controls. Crouching is a fundamental part of most games, and Starfield is no different.

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Players should know how to crouch in Starfield whether they want to become masters of stealth, thievery, or combat. This guide tells players how crouching work and how they can use it to their advantage in Starfield.

How to Crouch in Starfield

Crouching is an essential part of Starfield, and it can be used to a handful of reasons. Here is how to crouch in Starfield:

  • PC: Left Ctrl
  • Xbox: Press B
  • PlayStation: Circle

Below, players can check the best ways to use the crouch feature in Starfield:

Stealth

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It is a must when trying to be stealthy in order to sneak by or sneak up on enemies. When players crouch, a bar will appear on the top part of the screen, letting them know their current status. If it's white and says HIDDEN, then they remain undetected by nearby beings.

When gamers are at risk of of being seen, the white part of the bar will decrease until it says DETECTED. It will either go green or orange, depending if whoever or whatever spotted them is friendly or hostile. In the case of a hostile being spotting them, it will turn red and say DANGER once they engage in combat.

Theft

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This goes hand-in-hand with the entry above. When players crouch behind another individual, they can use the Pickpocket interaction to steal whatever is in their pockets.

Combat

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Crouching combat allows players to take cover and protect themselves temporarily. In Starfield, when players crouch, they can aim-down sights to peek and shoot at their opponents, and then once they've stopped firing, they will automatically hide behind cover again.

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Starfield
Action
RPG
Open-World
Systems
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Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 80%
Released
September 6, 2023
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ / Blood, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Strong Language, Violence, In-Game Purchases
Developer(s)
Bethesda
Publisher(s)
Bethesda
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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL
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Number of Players
Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unsupported
PC Release Date
September 6, 2023
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
September 6, 2023
PS5 Release Date
April 7, 2026
Genre(s)
Action, RPG, Open-World
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
How Long To Beat
24 hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
File Size Xbox Series
149.86 GB