Cheat mode

Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file before proceeding. Use a text editor to edit the "WarInput.ini" file found in either of the following folders:

In Windows XP: "\Documents and Settings\\My Documents\My Games\Gears of War\"
In Windows Vista: "\\Documents\My Games\Gears of War for Windows\Wargame\Config\"

Add or change the following lines in the file.

[Engine.Console]
ConsoleKey=Tilde
TypeKey=Tilde
MaxScrollbackSize=1024
HistoryBot=-1
bEnableUI=True

Start the game and press ~ to display the console window. Then, enter one of the following codes to activate the corresponding cheat function. Note: Enabling a code will prevent achievements from becoming unlocked.
Effect Code
Set number of grenades set WarfareGame.Weap_Grenade magsize
Set Lancer clip size set WarfareGame.Weap_AssaultRifle magsize
Set Magnum handgun clip size set warfaregame.weap_locustpistol magsize
Set semi-automatic clip size set warfaregame.weap_locustassaultrifle magsize
Set shotgun clip size set warfaregame.weap_shotgun magsize
Set sniper rifle clip size set WarfareGame.Weap_SniperRifle magsize
Set handgun clip size set warfaregame.weap_cogpistol magsize
Set Torque Bow clip size set WarfareGameContentWeapons.Weap_Bow magsize
Set Baird's default health set WarfareGameContent.Pawn_COGBaird DefaultHealth
Set Carmine's default health set WarfareGameContent.Pawn_COGCarmine DefaultHealth
Set Cole's default health set WarfareGameContent.Pawn_COGGus DefaultHealth
Set Dom's default health set WarfareGame.Pawn_COGDom DefaultHealth
Set Marcus' default health set WarfareGame.Pawn_COGMarcus DefaultHealth
Set Minh's default health set WarfareGameContent.Pawn_COGMinh DefaultHealth