Console Commands Xcom Enemy Within -
Console Commands for XCOM: Enemy Within — Report
Summary
This report documents known console command usage, common command categories (debug, cheats, and config), how to enable the console, typical commands, and risks. It focuses on XCOM: Enemy Within (a 2013 Firaxis XCOM: Enemy Unknown expansion) running on PC.
Important Prerequisites
Before you can use console commands, you must enable the Developer Console.
Base Commands (Geoscape): Find the [Engine.PlayerInput] section and add your line below it. console commands xcom enemy within
Almost every command follows this pattern: Command [parameter]
Once enabled, use these commands to manage your squad and resources: Strategy Layer (Base/Geoscape) lowerpanic : Reduces panic across all countries. Levelupbarracks [Number] Console Commands for XCOM: Enemy Within — Report
Common Console Commands
Resources & Base Management
| Command | Effect |
|--------|--------|
| GiveResource money X | Adds X credits (e.g., GiveResource money 500) |
| GiveResource alloys X | Adds X alloys |
| GiveResource elerium X | Adds X elerium |
| GiveResource meld X | Adds X meld |
| GiveEngineer X | Adds X engineers |
| GiveScientist X | Adds X scientists |
| GiveItem MELD X | Same as above for meld |
Steam\steamapps\common\XCom-Enemy-Unknown\XEW\XComGame\Config\ Open the file and find the sections for [Engine.PlayerInput] (for the base/strategy layer) or [XcomGame.XcomTacticalInput] (for combat). Add a line following this format: .Bindings=(Name="K", Command="KillClosestEnemy", Alt=True) In-game, press to execute the command. The Modding Method (Full Console Interface) Download the Developer Console mod (often found on the XCOM Nexus ) or use the console enabler included with the Base Commands (Geoscape) : Find the [Engine
The Default Method (Steam/GOG):
Part 3: Essential Console Commands (By Category)
Here is the master list of commands that work in XCOM: Enemy Within. I have tested these in the Steam version (with the EW expansion enabled).