Engine Shortcuts
ALE Psych includes context-sensitive keyboard shortcuts. Many require developer mode, and all can be rebound through
ClientPrefs.controls
,
Controls.json
, or the Options menu.
Shortcut List
Ctrl + Shift + M
- Context: Any state except during gameplay
- Action: Opens the Mods Menu
- Notes: Swap installed mods without restarting. Disabled in gameplay or stripped builds.
Ctrl + Shift + N
- Context: Any state except during gameplay
- Action: Fully resets the engine
-
Notes:
Returns the game to the
initialStatefromdata.json; clears scripts, tweens, audio, Discord RPC, and reloads the game loop.
F2
(Windows only)
- Context: Anywhere
- Action: Opens the native Windows console
- Notes: Useful for real-time debugging. The console stays open until exit.
F3
- Context: Anywhere
- Action: Cycles the debug overlay
-
Notes:
Toggles FPS-only, full debug stats, or hidden using
assets/data/debug.json.
7
(in Gameplay, developer mode only)
- Context: During gameplay
- Action: Opens the Chart Editor
- Notes: Only when not paused or in cutscenes; developer mode must be enabled.
8
(in Gameplay, developer mode only)
- Context: During gameplay
- Action: Opens the Character Editor
- Notes: Shares the same restrictions as the Chart Editor.
7
(in Main Menu, developer mode only)
- Context: Main Menu
- Action: Opens the Master Editor state
-
Notes:
Loads the state defined in
data.jsonasmasterEditorState.
R
or
F5
- Context: During gameplay
- Action: Restarts the current song
- Notes: Instant reload in developer mode; otherwise follows normal fail and retry behavior.
Keybinds
If you remap these actions, they still trigger the same logic; only the keys change.