Bindings=(Name="Tilde", Command="Open console")
In , enabling the developer console requires more than just a single key press, as the expansion removed the original shell access found in the base game. You must either manually bind commands to specific keys or use a third-party mod to restore the full command line . Method 1: Manual Key Bindings (No Mods) console commands xcom enemy within
| Command | Effect | | :--- | :--- | | GivePerk [PerkName] | Gives the selected soldier a specific perk. | | SetSoldierClass [ClassName] | Changes the selected soldier's class. | | PsiTest | Immediately makes the selected soldier Psi-positive (if eligible). | | GivePsiXP [amount] | Adds Psi XP to level up Psi abilities. | | LevelUpBarracks [number] | Levels up every soldier in the barracks (e.g., LevelUpBarracks 7 for Colonel). | | | SetSoldierClass [ClassName] | Changes the selected
Open the file and find the headers [XComGame.XComTacticalInput] (for battle commands) or [Engine.PlayerInput] (for base management). | | LevelUpBarracks [number] | Levels up every
If editing .ini files feels too tedious, many players choose to install the mod or use its standalone Developer Console patch available on Nexus Mods . These modifications often re-enable the standard backslash ( \ ) or tilde ( ~ ) key to open a live console window, removing the need for manual key bindings. Console Commands on Enemy Within - Steam Community