Stellaris Console Commands & Cheats: Complete Guide 2026

Q: How do I open the Stellaris console?

Press ~ (QWERTY), § (QWERTZ) or ² (AZERTY). If none work, try Shift + Alt + C . The console appears at the top of the screen.

Q: How do I add resources in Stellaris?

Each resource has its own command: cash [amount] for energy, minerals [amount] , alloys [amount] , food [amount] , consumer_goods [amount] , influence [amount] , unity [amount] .

Q: How do I finish all research at once?

research_technologies finishes all available techs. research_all_technologies includes rare ones.

Q: How do I switch to another empire mid-game?

play [empire_ID] . You can find the ID by hovering over an empire in the contacts panel with the debug tooltip active (F12 or Shift+F12).

Q: How do I build instantly in Stellaris?

Use instant_build : all buildings and ships build immediately. Retype the command to disable.

Q: How do I spawn an enemy fleet or crisis?

event crisis.10 triggers the End-Game Crisis (Prethoryn, Extradimensional, or AI Contingency randomly). spawn_system for a system, add_ship [name] for a ship.

Stellaris is Paradox’s space grand strategy game. Explore the galaxy, colonize planets, face apocalyptic crises, rule a millennia-long empire: depth is immense. Stellaris console commands let you bypass constraints, test scenarios, or just play without resource friction. Here’s the complete guide updated for 2026.

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Open the Stellaris console

The Stellaris command console activates like other Paradox games:

US/UK QWERTY: ~
German QWERTZ: §
French AZERTY: ²
Universal fallback: Shift + Alt + C

⚠️ Steam achievements disabled the moment you use the console. ⚠️ No console in Ironman or multiplayer.

Essential Stellaris console commands

Resources and economy

Goal	Command
Add energy	`cash [amount]`
Add minerals	`minerals [amount]`
Add alloys	`alloys [amount]`
Add food	`food [amount]`
Add consumer goods	`consumer_goods [amount]`
Add influence	`influence [amount]`
Add unity	`unity [amount]`
Add dark matter	`dark_matter [amount]`

Research and tech

Goal	Command
Finish all research	`research_technologies`
Include rare techs	`research_all_technologies`
Add specific tech	`research_technology [tech_id]`
Gain +10 years of tech	`add_tech [amount]`

Construction and fleets

Goal	Command
Instant build	`instant_build` (toggle)
Add ship	`add_ship [name]` (e.g. `add_ship Titan`, `add_ship Colossus`)
Spawn system	`spawn_system [star]`
Reveal whole map	`debugtooltip` → `observe` to see everything

Empires and diplomacy

Goal	Command
Switch player empire	`play [empire_ID]`
Galactic observer mode	`observe`
Force empire surrender	`surrender [target TAG]`
AI accepts everything	`yesmen`
Add rival	`add_rival [TAG]`

Planets and populations

Goal	Command
Acquire planet	`own [planet_id]`
Add pop	`add_pop [species_id]`
Kill pop	`kill_pop [pop_id]`
Add anomaly	`add_anomaly [category]`
Instant terraform	`finish_terraform`

Crises and events

Goal	Command
Trigger End-Game Crisis	`event crisis.10`
Trigger the Scourge (Prethoryn)	`event crisis.1000`
Trigger the Extradimensionals	`event crisis.2000`
Trigger the Contingency	`event crisis.3000`
Trigger Fallen Empire awakening	`event fallen_empire.100`
Trigger any event	`event [id]`

Utilities and debug

Goal	Command
List commands	`help`
Help for command	`help [name]`
Show IDs on hover	`debugtooltip`
Reload interface	`reloadinterface`
Clear console	`clear`

3 Stellaris alternate-history scenarios

Paradise Empire — cash 9999999 + minerals 9999999 + research_technologies + unity 9999999. Build without constraints to see what an optimized galactic empire looks like.
Survive 3 simultaneous crises — event crisis.1000 + event crisis.2000 + event crisis.3000 at the same time. Total chaos, ultimate challenge.
History observer — observe, accelerate time x5, watch the galaxy evolve alone for 1000 years.

Mods to extend Stellaris cheats

Cheat Menu — GUI for all commands (Steam Workshop).
Instant Colonization — Colonize a planet instantly.
Fast Exploration — Ultra-fast science ships.

Conclusion

Stellaris console commands open the galaxy to your imagination. Between 20+ potential crises, 10+ resources, and thousands of events, you can script your own space opera. Price: Steam achievements disabled for that save.

For Paradox’s official list: Stellaris wiki.

FAQ

How do I open the Stellaris console?

Press ~ (QWERTY), § (QWERTZ) or ² (AZERTY). If none work, try Shift + Alt + C. The console appears at the top of the screen.

Do Stellaris cheats disable Steam achievements?

Yes. Using the console immediately disables achievements for the current game (Achievements disabled notice). Cheats don't work in Ironman or multiplayer.

How do I add resources in Stellaris?

Each resource has its own command: cash [amount] for energy, minerals [amount], alloys [amount], food [amount], consumer_goods [amount], influence [amount], unity [amount].

How do I finish all research at once?

research_technologies finishes all available techs. research_all_technologies includes rare ones.

How do I switch to another empire mid-game?

play [empire_ID]. You can find the ID by hovering over an empire in the contacts panel with the debug tooltip active (F12 or Shift+F12).

How do I build instantly in Stellaris?

Use instant_build: all buildings and ships build immediately. Retype the command to disable.

How do I spawn an enemy fleet or crisis?

event crisis.10 triggers the End-Game Crisis (Prethoryn, Extradimensional, or AI Contingency randomly). spawn_system for a system, add_ship [name] for a ship.