Stellaris Cheats: Console Commands for PC
- PC Press ~ (or your layout's console key) to open the console, type a command and press Enter.
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Money and resources
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add any resource | PCresource [amount] [resource] | Add the given amount of a named resource |
| Add alloys | PCalloys [amount] | Add Alloys |
| Add energy credits | PCcash [amount] | Add Energy Credits |
| Add minerals | PCminerals [amount] | Add Minerals |
| Add influence | PCinfluence [amount] | Add Influence |
Population and planets
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add population | PCadd_pops [species id] [amount] | Create the given number of pops of a species on the selected celestial object |
| Change planet class | PCplanet_class [planet class id] | Change the selected celestial object to the given planet class; with nothing selected, every one in the galaxy changes |
| Start colonizing | PCcolonize [colonizer pop id] | Start colonizing the selected celestial object with a copy of that pop |
| Take ownership | PCown | Take ownership of the selected fleet, starbase, or planet |
Diplomacy and AI
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Contact all empires | PCcommunications | Establish communications with every empire and enclave |
| Reveal galaxy | PCintel | Reveal the entire galaxy (this disables first contact) |
| Change AI opinion | PCadd_opinion [source] [target] [amount] | Increase one empire's opinion of another by the given amount |
| Switch empire | PCplay [empire ID] | Switch player control to the specified empire |
| Observer mode | PCobserve | Switch to observer mode; use play to take control again |
Combat and time
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Spawn ship | PCadd_ship [design name] | Spawn a fleet of one ship of the given design |
| Invincible ships | PCinvincible | Make your ships take no damage |
| Pause game | PCgame_paused | Pause or resume the game |
| Instant builds | PCinstant_build | Toggle instantly finishing constructions and upgrades |
Debug and testing
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| List commands | PChelp | List every available command |
| Command help | PChelp [command-name] | Show the description and parameters for one command |
| Debug tooltips | PCdebugtooltip | Reveal debug info in tooltips, including pop and planet IDs |
| Research all tech | PCresearch_all_technologies [boolean] [amount] | Instantly research all non-repeatable technologies |
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How to enter cheats in Stellaris
PC
- Press ~ to open the console (Shift+2, Shift+3, Alt+2+1, §, ^, °, ² or ` on some keyboard layouts; try Shift+Alt+C if none work).
- Type the command exactly as shown.
- Press Tab while typing to see valid IDs, if the command needs one.
- Press Enter to run it.
Do cheats disable achievements in Stellaris?
Yes. The Paradox wiki and PCGamesN both say that using any console command disables achievements. Neither source says whether this lasts only for the session or for the whole save. The console also cannot be opened in ironman games. Paradox Wikis: Stellaris console commands
Compatibility notes
Which releases these codes apply to, and where one behaves differently. Each note links to the source that documents it.
- PC version 4.5 The Paradox wiki marks its command list as checked against PC version 4.5. If no layout key opens the console, both the wiki and PCGamesN give Shift+Alt+C as the fallback. Paradox Wikis: Stellaris console commands
- instant_build The Paradox wiki warns that instant_build also applies to AI empires and makes resource storage unlimited. PCGamesN advises using it only while the game is paused. Paradox Wikis: Stellaris console commands
- planet_class and observe The Paradox wiki warns that planet_class with no celestial object selected terraforms everything in the galaxy, and that unpausing in observe mode hands your empire to the AI. Paradox Wikis: Stellaris console commands
- Undoing commands The Paradox wiki says many commands switch off when you enter them again, but some only clear after reloading the save or exiting the game. Paradox Wikis: Stellaris console commands
FAQ
Do Stellaris console commands disable achievements?
Yes. Using any console command disables achievements for that game.
How do you open the console in Stellaris?
Press ~ to open the console (or Shift+2, Shift+3, Alt+2+1, §, ^ or ° depending on your keyboard layout), then type a command and press Enter.
Is there a money cheat in Stellaris?
Yes. cash adds Energy Credits, and resource lets you add any named resource, including alloys, minerals and influence.
Can you use console commands in an ironman save in Stellaris?
No. The console can't be opened at all in ironman saves.