diff --git a/hosts/common/optional/systemd-boot.nix b/hosts/common/optional/systemd-boot.nix
index fca69703..40d04b26 100644
--- a/hosts/common/optional/systemd-boot.nix
+++ b/hosts/common/optional/systemd-boot.nix
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 {
   boot.loader = {
-    systemd-boot.enable = true;
+    systemd-boot = {
+      enable = true;
+      consoleMode = "max";
+    };
     efi.canTouchEfiVariables = true;
   };
 }