For the most comprehensive fix that addresses not only keybinding but a host of other bugs, installing the is the gold standard. The PC Gaming Wiki notes that installing this unofficial patch is "highly recommended" as it "fixes a significant number of bugs and technical issues unresolved by official patches".
Certain essential keys (such as the E key for interacting/dragging bodies) are hardcoded into the base layout and cannot be adjusted through standard in-game options. You can manually create a custom config script to bypass this limitation: For the most comprehensive fix that addresses not
If you use a gaming keyboard from brands like Logitech, Razer, or Corsair, open their respective software (Logitech G Hub, Razer Synapse, iCUE). Create a custom profile specifically for the SGW3.exe file and remap your hardware keys to match the game's default layout. You can manually create a custom config script
If Steam asks whether to use "Local Files" or "Cloud Files" upon startup, always choose Local Files if you have recently edited your keybinds manually. Use code with caution
Use code with caution. Swap "w" for your preferred choice: