Save the file and close it.
Here are the legitimate (and fun) reasons players seek out the dev console:
| Command | Effect | |---------|--------| | GiveResource <resource> <amount> | Resources: credits , alloys , elerium , meld . E.g., GiveResource credits 9999 | | GiveEngineer <n> | Adds engineers (max 99 visible) | | GiveScientist <n> | Adds scientists | | SetCountrySatellites <country index> <n> | Puts satellites over specific countries (indices: 0=US, 1=Russia, etc.) | | SetCountryPanic <idx> <0-100> | Adjust panic level per country | | GiveItem <item name> <qty> | Items like corpse_sectoid , weapon_fragments , elerium115 | | StartMission <mission type> | Force a mission type (e.g., StartMission UFO ) | | ShowResearch | List all research projects | | SetResearchComplete <project name> | Instantly finish specific research | | SetFacilityGrid <x> <y> | Unlock or place facilities (dangerous – can break base layout) | | GivePerk <perk name> | Adds a perk to the selected soldier (strategic screen) | xcom enemy within dev console full
Once enabled via any of the above methods, activating the dev console is straightforward. In most cases, the default key to open the console is the key. However, depending on your keyboard language layout, you may need to use the "one-half" ( ½ ) or "yen" ( ￥ ) key.
LearnTech [TechName] – Instantly unlocks a specific research project. Tactical Layer Commands (In-Battle) Save the file and close it
SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\XCom-Enemy-Unknown\XEW\XcomGame\Config DefaultInput.ini Choose Your Mode Tactical (Battlescape) : For in-mission cheats, find the section [XComGame.XComTacticalInput] Strategy (Geoscape/Base) : For resources and tech, find the section [Engine.PlayerInput] Add the Bindings : Add lines under your chosen section using this format: .Bindings=(Name="F12", Command="restartlevel", Alt=True) (This binds Alt+F12 to restart the mission). Save and Run : Save the file and start the game. Steam Community Option 2: Full Console Re-Enable (Mod Method) To open a live command line (usually the key) as you would in XCOM 2, you must use a patch. Steam Community Download PatcherGUI : Available on Nexus Mods Download the Console Patch
Have you used the dev console to pull off a miracle? Or did it ruin your sense of accomplishment? Let us know in the comments. In most cases, the default key to open
Scroll down until you find the section labeled [Engine.Console] . It will look like this by default:
Now for the main event. The console is case-sensitive and uses specific syntax. Here is the complete lexicon of useful commands.