Why players use console commands
Commands are useful for testing builds, recovering from bugs or experimenting after a normal playthrough. They can also skip progression, so decide whether you are debugging or intentionally changing the game.
Useful command categories
- Player state and movement.
- Item or resource spawning.
- Companion/debug recovery.
- Building/testing.
- World or enemy behavior.
Safety first
Back up the save before using commands that move companions, alter story progression or spawn large numbers of objects.
When a command does not work
Re-check the exact command for your current game version. Patch changes and community command lists can make older instructions unreliable.
Related guides
Editorial note: SurviveGG groups related keyword variants into one page when the player intent is the same. We re-check game details after major patches and platform changes.