Stalker 2: How To Use Console Commands

Stalker 2 features a vast open world teeming with dangers at every turn. To survive, you will need reliable weapons to fight off threats, sturdy armor to withstand attacks, and the means to endure radiation and other hazards. With so much happening in the game, it is understandable if certain challenges become frustrating. Fortunately, console commands in Stalker 2 can help you navigate those tough moments by giving you the ability to cheat or customize your experience.

In this guide, we will explain how to access and use console commands in Stalker 2, as well as highlight the four best commands we frequently rely on to make gameplay more manageable.

NOTE: Before you move forward with our guide, you should know that the Console Commands for Stalker 2 are only available on the PC platform.

How To Get and Use Console Commands in Stalker 2

Console commands in Stalker 2 are exactly like cheats. They allow you to enable or disable specific features of the game’s Unreal Engine, essentially giving you the ability to customize or cheat your way through the game. These commands are bundled into a mod, making them easily accessible for players who want more control over their experience.

To get the Console Commands, you must download the UETools console command mod from Nexus Mods. Once downloaded, follow these steps to install it:

1. After downloading the mod, extract it
2. Copy and paste the mod file into the games folder
3. Navigate to: \Stalker2\Content\Paks
4. Unpack the UETools mod files into a folder named ~mods within the \Stalker2\Content\Paks directory.
5. If the ~mods folder does not exist, you will need to create it manually
6. Then run the Stalker 2 game
7. After successfully installing the mod, you can open the developer console by pressing either the [~] or [F10] key on your keyboard.

Once the Developer Console is open, you can input various commands to activate cheats and customize your Stalker 2 gameplay however you like.

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Best Console Command Cheats in Stalker 2

Using the UETools_Help console command will display a list of all available commands in UETools. From there, you can choose the ones that best suit your needs.

That said, some commands stand out as particularly useful and can significantly enhance your experience. We consider following console commands to be the best in Stalker 2.

1. UETools_Ghost and UETools_Walk

Currently, many main and side quests in the game suffer from bugs. One common issue is doors failing to open, preventing interaction with key NPCs. For instance, during our playthrough of the Just Like the Good Old Days main mission, the optional objective of interacting with Professor Lodochka became impossible because the bunker door would not open.

To bypass such suspected bugs, the UETools_Ghost command transforms Skif into a ghost, allowing him to phase through locked or bugged doors seamlessly.

Once you are through a door that was previously bugged and did not open, use the UETools_Walk to disable the ghost mode.

2. UETools_Fly

Additionally, some objectives—whether in main or side missions—require traveling long distances on foot. This can quickly become frustrating, especially if Skif is encumbered by carrying too much weight and cannot run for extended periods.

Fortunately, the UETools_Fly command enables Skif to fly, making it much easier to cover large distances without the hassle of walking.

3. XSetGodMode True

The AI in Stalker 2 is relentless, especially on the hardest difficulty. While using cheats to bypass the challenge of a difficulty you deliberately chose might seem counterintuitive, it is fair to wonder—why select the highest difficulty in the first place if you plan to enable a god mode cheat?

That said, if you are stuck on an especially tough mission and just want to get through it, the XSetGodMode command can make Skif invincible. Simply type the command and follow it with either “True” (to enable invincibility) or “False” (to disable it).

4. XAddMoneyToPlay ###

In the Zone, Coupons are the essential currency for every stalker. You will use them to repair broken weapons and armor, purchase new gear, restock ammo, and more. However, instead of grinding through missions or selling loot to earn Coupons, you can skip the hassle by using the XAddMoneyToPlay ### console command.

To use it, just replace the “###” with the number of Coupons you want, and Skif will instantly receive them. This command eliminates the need to worry about strategies for making money fast in Stalker 2. With enough Coupons, you can buy any weapon or armor you need without breaking a sweat.

That is everything about how to get and use console commands in Stalker 2. For more tips about the game, we recommend you read our How To Defeat Poltergeist Enemies, Kill Shah or Roosevelt in King of the Hill Mission, and All Main and Side Missions List in Stalker 2 guides.