Tilde key not working is an issue that players in Fallout 4 have been facing recently. Players often use the tilde key (~) to access the game’s console. The console enables players to input distinct commands that can modify the game’s mechanics, generate items, tweak their stats, hasten time, and even create monsters.
How to Fix Fallout 4 Tilde Key Not Working
While not classified as an error or bug, users are encountering issues with it. Here are some workarounds that will help you out:
Re-enabling It
In Fallout 4’s survival mode, the tilde key is disabled by default and You can re-enable it using a mod. You can still use it in other modes without any issues.
Keyboard Layout
A user on Reddit has suggested changing the keyboard layout to US English, as in other keyboards this key may not work, causing users to face issues in accessing the console key.
You can change the keyboard layout to US English in the Keyboard settings.
Controller Issue
If you’re playing Fallout 4 on Xbox and having a controller connected, the tilde key may not work. Disconnecting the controller will work.
Keyboard Mapping
On some non-US keyboards, there is a different key for opening the console button. Like, on a UK keyboard, the ‘@’ key is used to access the console.
F4SE Launch
If you’re using the Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE), make sure you’re launching the game through F4SE. This works for most of the users.
