System Shock 2 – Cheat Codes (Console Commands)

Tired of searching through all the lists of cheats? Then this is the right for you! This is a simple, straightforward and easy to read guide to cheats for the System Shock 2 game. Have fun!

How to Enable Console

In MFD’s Shoot Mode, hit the “:” key (“Shift+;”) to bring up the command line.

Warning: Older versions of the game may lock up if you enter the command line while in MFD’s Use Mode.

Console Commands

The commands are case-insensitive, which means they don’t distinguish between capital and lowercase letters.

Standard Commands

• psi_power # – Switches Psi Tier. # = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• cycle_weapon # – Cycles equippable weapons. #: -1 = back, 1 = forward.
• show_version – Displays version number.
• fire_weapon # – Fires Weapon. #: 0 = off, 1 = on.
• reload_gun – Reloads corresponding Weapon.
• quicksave – QuickSaves to current folder.
• quickload – QuickLoads from current folder.
• stop_email – Stops playing an Audio Log or Mail.
• frob_toggle – Switches between Cyber Interface modes.
• swap_guns – Switches between the primary and secondary Weapon.
• wpn_setting_toggle – Toggles Weapon settings.
• quickuse – Activates quick slot.
• quickbind – Binds quick slot.
• select_psipower – Brings up Psi Power selection MFD.
• shock_jump_player – Causes the player to jump.
• clear_teleport – Clears existing teleport marker.
• cycle_ammo – Cycles through available ammo.
• play_unread_log – Plays unread Audio Logs.
• look_cursor – Sets cursor to Query Mode.
• frob_object – Simple frob of the selected object.
• frob_object_inv – Simple frob of the selected object in inventory.
• toggle_compass – Toggles compass state.
• toggle_inv – Toggles inventory panel.
• msg_history – Toggles message history.
• toggle_mouse – Toggles mouse look and cursor modes.
• query # – Toggles Query Cursor. #: 0 = off, 1 = on.
• split # – Toggles Split Cursor. #: 0 = off, 1 = on.
• interface_use – Uses an item in the inventory.
• equip_weapon $$ – Equips a weapon from the inventory. $$ = Object Code (see last table).
• use_obj $$ – Uses object. $$ = Object Code (see last table).

Cheat Commands

Warning: Using summon_obj can cause issues with game triggers, potentially leading to game over.

• add_pool # – Adds # of Cybernetic Modules.
• psi_full – Maxes out Psi Points.
• ubermensch – Gives maximum Stats, Tech and Weapons Skills. Does not grant any Psi Tiers nor Powers.
• open_mfd 35 -Opens Stats Upgrades.
• open_mfd 36 – Opens Tech Upgrades.
• open_mfd 37 – Opens Weapons Upgrades.
• open_mfd 38 – Opens Psi Upgrades.
• open_mfd 20 – Opens O/S Upgrades. Usable up to four times.
• summon_obj $$ – Spawns an Object at your feet. $$ = Object Code