In the expansive universe of The Outer Worlds 2, players often find themselves in need of a little extra help. Whether it’s navigating through challenging quests or overcoming unexpected glitches, the allure of console commands can be hard to resist. However, players may encounter a hurdle: the console has been intentionally locked by the developers. Thankfully, there’s a solution that allows you to unlock this feature and enhance your gaming experience.
How to unlock the Outer Worlds 2 console
Unlike many other titles, The Outer Worlds 2 does not permit players to access the console simply by pressing the tilde key. To enable this functionality, you will need to download the Console Enabler mod from KeinZantezuken. While our testing has primarily focused on the Steam version, the following steps should also apply when the Game Pass version becomes available.
To install the Outer Worlds 2 console commands mod, follow these steps:
- Download the mod from Nexus Mods.
- Open your Steam library, right-click on the game, select ‘Manage’, and then ‘Browse Local Files’ to locate your Outer Worlds 2 directory.
- Create a folder named ‘Mods’ inside ‘TheOuterWorlds2ArkansasContentPaks’.
- Extract the downloaded files into your newly created mods folder.
How to use the Outer Worlds 2 console commands
With your mods folder configured and the console enabler files in place, you are now ready to utilize console commands in The Outer Worlds 2. Launch the game, load your save, and press the tilde key to bring up the console. You will notice two versions of the console interface: a compact version that lacks a log of previous entries and a detailed version that tracks your commands.
The best Outer Worlds 2 console commands
The Console Enabler mod also comes with a cheats archive, featuring a comprehensive list of console commands. With hundreds of options available, we’ve curated a selection of the most useful commands to help you get started.
Here are some of the best Outer Worlds 2 console commands:
- RespecSkillPoints (respec your skill points)
- RespecPerks True (respect your perks)
- TraitAddDebug BrilliantTrait (add a trait)
- TraitRemoveDebug ResilientTrait (remove a trait)
- FlawAddDebug FlawSysEasilyDistracted (add a flaw)
- FlawOfferDebug FlawSysEasilyDistracted (receive the pop-up for a flaw)
- FlawClearDebug FlawSysEasilyDistracted (remove a flaw)
- PerkPurchase PerkPlayerBulletshield (add a perk)
- RemovePerk PerkPlayerBulletshield (remove a perk)
- SetAptitudeDebug ExConvict (change your background)
- AddItemDebug name amount (add an item)
- AddItemDebug CollectibleEDLockboxKey 1 (add Advanced Decryption Key)
These commands empower you to tailor your gameplay experience in The Outer Worlds 2, allowing for a unique journey through its captivating universe. As you explore, consider checking out our companions guide to discover potential allies to join you on your adventures.
