Want to use The Outer Worlds 2 console commands? No matter how good the RPG is, there comes a point where you’ll feel the urge to use console commands to aid you in some way. The console can be used to get out of tricky situations, fix game-breaking problems, and, for most people, gain access to anything in the game at the press of a button.
The only issue is that The Outer Worlds 2 console has been locked by the developers. Fortunately, using our handy best Outer Worlds 2 mods guide, you don’t have to worry about anything restricting your access. Once you have the correct mod installed, you can use all the Outer Worlds 2 console commands you can come up with, helping you breeze through the quest list without ever skipping a beat.
How to unlock the Outer Worlds 2 console
Unlike most games, you can’t just press the tilde key and open up the console like usual due to the block in place. To fix this, you just need to download the Console Enabler mod from KeinZantezuken. We’ve only tested this using the Steam version, but our steps should also work on the Game Pass version when that releases.
Here’s what you need to do to install the Outer Worlds 2 console commands mod:
- Download the mod from Nexus Mods.
- On Steam, go to your library, right-click on the game, go to ‘Manage’, then ‘Browse Local Files’ to find your Outer Worlds 2 directory.
- Create a folder called ‘Mods’ inside ‘TheOuterWorlds2\Arkansas\Content\Paks\’
- Extract the files into your new mods folder.
How to use the Outer Worlds 2 console commands
Now that you’ve got your mods folder set up with the console enabler files in place, you’re ready to start using console commands in The Outer Worlds 2. Simply launch the game and once you’ve loaded your save, hit the tilde key to open up the console.
From here, you’re able to type in any of the commands we’ve listed in this guide. You will see two versions of the console when you hit the tilde key. The first is a miniaturized version that doesn’t include a log of anything previously loaded or typed, and the second includes a detailed log.
The best Outer Worlds 2 console commands
The mod also includes a cheats archive file, containing all The Outer Worlds 2 console commands. There are literally hundreds to wade through, so we’ve picked out some of the best ones to get you started.
Here are 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 Flaw_Sys_EasilyDistracted (add a flaw)
- FlawOfferDebug Flaw_Sys_EasilyDistracted (receive the pop-up for a flaw)
- FlawClearDebug Flaw_Sys_EasilyDistracted (remove a flaw)
- PerkPurchase Perk_Player_Bulletshield (add a perk)
- RemovePerk Perk_Player_Bulletshield (remove a perk)
- SetAptitudeDebug ExConvict (change your background)
- AddItemDebug name amount (add an item)
- AddItemDebug Collectible_ED_LockboxKey 1 (add Advanced Decryption Key)
Those are all The Outer Worlds 2 console commands and cheats to shape the world as you want. While you’re here, read our companions guide to find out who you can recruit to your party in the space game.
