Want to unlock the full developer console and take control of XCOM: Enemy Within? This post shows how to enable the console, the most useful commands, and tips for safe use. Use responsibly — altering game files or using cheats can break saves.

The Developer Console in XCOM: Enemy Within offers extreme control over the game, suitable for testing builds, recovering from bugs, or casual sandbox play. However, due to its achievement-disabling nature and crash potential, it is recommended for secondary playthroughs or debugging only. For a balanced experience without these risks, consider mods like Long War which include balanced console-like functionality.

Final Recommendation: Use -allowconsole launch method. Limit use to resource commands (GiveResource) which have lower risk of breaking missions.


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For: XCOM: Enemy Within power users & mod testers


Use these during a mission. Select a soldier by clicking on them before typing the command.

Commands are case-insensitive. Use Tab for auto-completion of known commands. Parameters in [] are optional, <required> in angle brackets.