Outer Worlds Console Commands: Unlock the Console and Commands

November 8, 2026 · Cheat Codes, RPG

Quick answer: The Outer Worlds console commands are locked in the retail game. On PC you need a third-party unlocker, then press ~ and type commands like god or AddItemDebug <ItemID>. Back up your save first.

The Outer Worlds console commands exist in the engine, but the developers disabled the console before release. On PC you need a community unlocker to bring it back, and there is no known console on Xbox or PlayStation.

This page uses PCGamesN’s command list and Gamewatcher’s unlocker steps. Both are for the original 2019 game. The unlocker is a third-party download, so scan it before you run it. For a similar RPG with a built-in console, see Fallout New Vegas console commands.

How to enable the console in The Outer Worlds

You enable it with SunBeam’s The Outer Worlds Unlocker, then open the console with the tilde key. This is PC only.

Download the Unlocker from the Fearless Revolution forum thread linked by PCGamesN. Download only from that source.
Extract it into the game’s Win64 folder. On Epic Games the default is Epic Games/TheOuterWorlds/Indiana/Binaries/Win64.
Start the game and reach the main menu. Alt-Tab out, run IGCSInjector.exe and let it update the game, then close it.
Return to the game and press ~ (tilde), the key to the left of 1.
For a permanent unlock, Gamewatcher also describes a Dev-Console Unlock Guide Mod and a UE4ConsoleLaunch.exe shortcut that starts the game with the console on.

Before you use commands: This modifies how the game runs. Back up your save. Some commands change quest state and can break a playthrough.

The Outer Worlds console commands list

These are the commands PCGamesN lists. Angle brackets mark values you replace.

Command	What it does
`god`	Infinite health.
`AddCurrency (number) 1`	Adds currency (bits). The trailing 1 is not explained by the source.
`AddItemDebug <ItemID>`	Adds an item by its ID.
`fov (value)`	Changes the field of view.
`pause`	Pauses the game.
`toggledebugcamera`	Free fly camera, handy for screenshots.
`ShowHUD`	Toggles the HUD.
`Teleport`	Moves you to where the camera is aiming.
`SetLevel`	Sets your level.
`PerkPointsAdd`	Adds perk points.
`PerkPurchase`	Adds a perk.
`PerkRemove`	Removes a perk.
`RpgStatAddModifierDebug <stat> <value>`	Changes a stat.
`SetArmorLevel <level> 1`	Sets armour level.
`SetWeaponLevel <level> 1`	Sets weapon level.
`SaveGame bIgnoreSuperNova 1 0`	Lets you save on Supernova difficulty.

Items, money and levels

Use AddCurrency for bits and AddItemDebug for gear. No item ID list is documented. The values for SetLevel, PerkPurchase and similar commands are not explained in the command list either.

The same warning applies in other RPGs: Cyberpunk 2077 console commands and Witcher 3 console commands each use their own item names, so do not copy across.

Quest and companion commands

PCGamesN lists QuestStart <questname> and QuestComplete <questname>. It also names a fix for the bugged Passion Pills quest: QuestStart Passion.

To unlock a companion without finishing their quest, the list gives DebugUnlockCompanion 4. Quest names are internal, and the source does not give a list, so skipping content this way may leave your save in a strange state.

What about The Outer Worlds 2?

The Outer Worlds 2 has its own situation. Destructoid and Allthings.how say it also needs a mod (the SML and Console Enabler) to open the console.

One source adds that some commands need combat, a certain scene or a targeted actor to do anything. Check the sequel guide before trying the commands above, because names may differ. Browse all game cheat codes for other games.

Why The Outer Worlds console commands are not working

Tilde does nothing: the unlocker has not been applied. Run IGCSInjector.exe from the main menu again.
Console opens then closes: you may be on the wrong key layout. Use the key left of 1 on a US layout.
Game update broke it: after patches the unlocker may need re-running or updating.
Command says unknown: check capitalisation and the exact spelling from the table.
Wrong game: the sequel uses a different mod. See above.
Quest command did nothing: you may need the exact internal quest name.

The Outer Worlds console commands FAQ

Does The Outer Worlds have a console?

Yes in the engine, but it is disabled in the retail PC game. You need a community unlocker, then you press the tilde key to open it. No console method was found for Xbox or PlayStation.

How do I use console commands in The Outer Worlds?

Install the Unlocker, run IGCSInjector.exe from the main menu, return to the game and press ~. Then type a command such as god and press Enter.

What is the god mode command in The Outer Worlds?

Type god. PCGamesN lists it as infinite health.

How do I add items with console commands in The Outer Worlds?

Use AddItemDebug followed by an item ID. No ID list is documented. Use AddCurrency for money.

How do I fix the Passion Pills quest?

PCGamesN lists QuestStart Passion as a fix for the bugged Passion Pills quest. Back up your save first.

Can I use The Outer Worlds console commands on Xbox or PS4?

No. The unlocker is a PC tool, and no console is documented on Xbox or PlayStation.

Sources

PCGamesN – The Outer Worlds console commands
Gamewatcher – The Outer Worlds console commands and how to unlock mods
Destructoid – Outer Worlds 2 console commands (search summary)