Rise of Nations Cheats: Codes for PC
- PC Press Enter, type cheat keys on to unlock the Alt-key shortcuts, then type cheat commands into chat and press Enter to run them.
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Money and resources
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Resource boost | PCAlt+F5 | Add 1,000 of each basic resource; hold the keys to add more |
| Set resources | PCcheat resource [nation] [resource] [+/-][amount] | Add or subtract a chosen amount of a resource for a nation you pick |
Map and vision
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle map reveal | PCcheat reveal [1|0] | Turn full map visibility on or off |
| Full exploration | PCcheat explore all | Unlock full map exploration |
Game control
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbox mode | PCcheat sandbox | Make every player human-controlled and reveal the whole map |
| Win game | PCcheat victory [nation] | Win the mission, or hand victory to the nation you choose |
| Pause game | PCcheat pause [1|0] | Pause or unpause the game |
| Destroy selection | PCcheat die | Destroy your currently selected units or buildings |
| Drop nuke | PCcheat nuke | Drop a nuclear weapon at your mouse pointer |
| Toggle AI | PCcheat ai [on|off|debug] | Turn the computer AI on, off, or into debug mode |
| Set difficulty | PCcheat diff [0-5] | Set the difficulty level from 0 to 5 |
Units and buildings
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Finish construction | PCcheat finish | Instantly complete the selected building |
| Speed up build | PCAlt+F9 | Speed up construction of selected buildings, units and research |
| Defend capital | PCcheat safe | Add defensive machine guns around your capital |
| Set age | PCcheat age [age] [nation] | Change the age of the nation you choose |
| Toggle technology | PCcheat tech [nation] [tech|all] [on|off] | Turn one technology, or all technology, on or off for a nation |
Diplomacy
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Force alliance | PCcheat ally [nation] | Form an alliance with the nation you choose |
| Force peace | PCcheat peace [nation] | Make peace with the nation you choose |
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How to enter cheats in Rise of Nations
PC
- Press Enter to open the chat box.
- Type cheat keys on and press Enter to unlock the Alt-key shortcuts.
- For text commands, type cheat followed by the command shown.
- Press Enter again to run it.
How to enable developer mode in Rise of Nations
- Start a Quick Battle or a Campaign game.
- Press Enter to open the chat box, type cheat keys on and press Enter.
- The Alt+F5 and Alt+F9 shortcuts now work; type other codes the same way, starting with cheat.
Can you use these cheats in multiplayer?
No. Gamertweak says these cheats work only in offline mode, so use them in single-player Quick Battle or Campaign games. With cheat keys on, Alt+F5 also announces in chat that you are cheating. Gamertweak: Rise of Nations cheats and codes
Compatibility notes
Which releases these codes apply to, and where one behaves differently. Each note links to the source that documents it.
- Cheat keys Gamertweak says Alt+F5 only works after cheat keys on, and that each use puts a message in chat announcing that the player is cheating. Gamertweak: Rise of Nations cheats and codes
- Quick Battle and Campaign Tera Blitz says to type cheat keys on during a Quick Battle or Campaign game, and Gamertweak says the cheats work only in offline mode. Tera Blitz: Rise of Nations PC cheats and secrets
- Extended Edition (2014) Tera Blitz notes that the Steam Extended Edition, released in June 2014 by SkyBox Labs, updated the textures and graphics. It does not list different codes for it. Tera Blitz: Rise of Nations PC cheats and secrets
- Rise of Legends codes Part of CheatBook's list, such as /cheat mana, /cheat dominance, units like the Moon God and a save folder named Rise Of Legends, belongs to the studio's later game Rise of Legends, so this page leaves those out. CheatBook: Rise of Nations cheats
FAQ
Is there a resource cheat in Rise of Nations?
Yes. Alt+F5 adds 1,000 of each basic resource, and cheat resource lets you add or subtract a chosen amount for any nation.
How do you turn on cheats in Rise of Nations?
Press Enter to open chat, type cheat keys on, and press Enter. Then type cheat commands into chat and press Enter to run them.
Do Rise of Nations cheats work in multiplayer?
No. They only work in offline, single-player games.
How do you reveal the whole map in Rise of Nations?
Type cheat reveal 1 to turn on full map visibility, or cheat sandbox to reveal the map and make every player human-controlled.
How do you finish a building instantly in Rise of Nations?
Select it and type cheat finish, or use the Alt+F9 shortcut after enabling cheat keys.