How to Open the Console in XCOM 2

In order to enter console commands in XCOM 2, you first need to enable the console. The way the console is enabled is different depending on whether you are launching XCOM 2 through Steam or not.

How to Enable the XCOM 2 Console on Steam

If you are playing XCOM 2 on Steam, follow these instructions to enable the console:

  1. Open Steam

  2. Go to your "Library"

  3. Right-click XCOM 2

  4. Click and open "Properties"

  5. Click "Set Launch Options..."

  6. Enter -allowconsole and press OK. If this does not work, try entering -allowconsole -log -autodebug.

The console is now enabled, and you can enter console commands. See How to Use the XCOM 2 Console for help entering commands.

How to Enable the XCOM 2 Console on non-Steam Games

On non-Steam versions of XCOM 2, follow these instructions on how to enable the console:

  1. Go to the location where you installed XCOM 2, which is usually C:\Program Files\XCOM 2 or C:\Program Files (x86)\XCOM 2.
  2. Navigate to the folder Binaries\Win64\Launcher
  3. In the folder, right-click ModLauncherWPF.exe and create a shortcut to the file.

  1. After you create the shortcut, right-click the shortcut and click Properties.
  2. Add -allowconsole to the end of the target text box. Add a space before this. If this does not work, try entering -allowconsole -log -autodebug.

  1. Click Apply and close the Properties window.
  2. Launch XCOM 2 from your newly created shortcut.

The console is now enabled, and you can enter console commands. See How to Use the XCOM 2 Console for help entering commands.