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The Long Dark

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2026 7:32 pm
by QucumberSandwich

This very simple cheat table for The Long Dark does one thing. It allows console commands to be used, even though the UI for the console has been removed by the developer. There are so many useful cheats in the console already, there is no need to add any other custom scripts. For the full list of commands, visit: https://the-long-dark-modding.fandom.co ... e_commands

Here are some examples:

  • god - enables / disables god mode (needs to be reenabled after area transitions)

  • force_gear_weight - forces the total carry weight to a fixed value (i.e. 1 KG)

  • reset_forced_gear_weight - restores the default gear weight behavior

  • timescale - set the speed that the game runs at

Unlike the Developer Console mod for TLD, this cheat table works with all store fronts and versions of the game. This includes support for the Microsoft Store (aka Xbox for PC, aka PC Game Pass) version of The Long Dark which cannot be modified by Melon Loader. For Microsoft Store users, just remember to find "tld.exe" in the Cheat Engine Processes list, not "TheLongDark" in the Applications list.

Changelog

  • Version 1.0 - initial release with console command entry

  • Version 1.1 - add a toggle for binding keyboard shortcuts.

  • Version 1.2 - expand the keyboard shortcuts listed below.

KeyCommandDescription
F1godToggles god mode. Needs to be reenabled after every area transition.
F2lamp_infiniteToggles whether the primary lamp burns fuel. Sticks for the entire game session, even reloading a save.
F3ghostToggles ghost mode, which makes the player invisible to all wildlife. Sticks to the save itself and carries over even after quitting the game.
F4flyEnters fly mode. Allows clipping through the environment. Land with space.
F5Quick SaveTriggers a quick save. ⚠️ Survival mode is not designed to save at any time and may crash! Use at your own risk.
F6Quick LoadTriggers a quick load. ⚠️ Survival mode is not designed to load at any time and may crash! Use at your own risk.
F7force_gear_weight 0Sets the gear weight to zero. Sticks to the save itself and carries over even after quitting the game.
F8reset_forced_gear_weightRestores the default gear weight.
 ! Message from: QucumberSandwich

Keyboard shortcuts are not recommended for the Wintermute story mode. It has its own quick save / load hotkeys bound to F5 / F6.