Console Commands Guide in RimWorld

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When the game throws impossible challenges your way, the spark of a new invention burns, or you simply want a little extra excitement, RimWorld’s Development Mode opens the door to total creative freedom. This guide will show you how to turn it on and will then spotlight the console commands that can flip your colony from a peaceful garden to a riotous battleground or anywhere in between.

How to Access RimWorld Development Mode

Before you can start altering the universe, you’ll need to activate Development Mode. Here's how:

Open the Menu by pressing ESC or clicking the Menu button on the top toolbar.
Select Options.
In the General section, tick the checkbox labeled Development Mode.

Once enabled, you'll notice new buttons appear at the top of your screen. These are the gateways to your god-like powers, unlocking menus for spawning, altering, and destroying virtually anything in your RimWorld environment.

Best RimWorld Console Commands

The Development Mode gives access to a massive debug menu, but below are some of the most useful and impactful console commands, organized by purpose. Some commands require you to click on objects or tiles on the map, while others open submenus.

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Environment & Map Control

Command	Effect
Change weather...	Set the weather condition (rain, fog, clear, etc.) instantly.
Clear All Fog	Reveals the entire map. Great for debugging or map exploration.
Destroy All Plants / Destroy Clutter	Quickly clears areas for building or cleanup.
T: Add Snow / Remove Snow / Clear All Snow	Adjust snowfall to taste.
Generate Map / Destroy Map	Create new terrain or wipe existing ones.

Pawn & Faction Commands

Command	Effect
Spawn Pawn	Choose from all pawns in the game and spawn them instantly.
T: Resurrect	Select a corpse and bring it back to life fully healed.
T: Recruit / T: Enslave	Add any human pawn to your colony with a click.
T: Tame Animal / T: Train Animal	Gain control over wildlife instantly.
Give trait...	Bestow any trait upon a selected pawn.
Set Skill / Max Skill / T: Max All Skills	Level up skills individually or all at once.
Inspiration...	Trigger a random or specific inspiration (e.g. creative, go frenzy).
Give Psylink... / T: +20 Neural Heat	Manage psycasting abilities and heat levels.
Mental break... / Mental state... / Inspiration...	Simulate psychological effects or moods.

Combat & Incidents

Command	Effect
Execute raid with points / faction / specifics	Launch customizable raids for battle testing.
Force Enemy Assault / Force Enemy Flee	Trigger combat or retreat on command.
T: Explosion (bomb/flame/stun/EMP/etc.)	Cause chaos with targeted explosions.
Kill Faction Leader / Kill World Pawn	Remove major characters from the game world.

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Quests & Events

Command	Effect
Generate quest / quests x10 / quests x30	Spawn quests of varying complexity and reward.
T: Trigger Date Ritual / Add Precept / Remove Precept	Modify ideology-related actions.
Visitor Gift / Add Trade Ship Of Kind	Force trading opportunities and goodwill.

Building, Items & Research

Command	Effect
Spawn Weapon / apparel / thing...	Instantly create any item or gear.
Try place direct stack of 25...	Place resources precisely, like steel, wood, or medicine.
Finish All Research	Unlock every tech instantly.
Set terrain... / Set terrain (rect)...	Modify the terrain of your colony.
T: Make Roof / Delete Roof	Instantly add or remove roofing.

Time & Progression

Command	Effect
Increment time (1 hour to 1 season)	Skip time without mod speed limitations.
Storywatcher tick 1 day	Force story elements to update.
Force Start Ship / Force Ship Countdown	Control endgame spaceship mechanics.
T: Make 1 Year Older / Make 1 Day Older	Age pawns on demand.

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Tips for Using Development Mode

Use Commands with “T:” Carefully – These alter your left-click function temporarily. Right-click to cancel the command.
Combine Commands – Use Clear Fog, Spawn Pawn, and Finish All Research to quickly test scenarios.
Modding & Testing – Development Mode is essential for modders who want to test mechanics without playing full games.
Back Up Saves – Development Mode can break your game if misused. Always save before making big changes.

RimWorld's Development Mode turns the colony simulator into a full-blown god simulator. Whether you're a content creator, mod developer, or just curious about the inner workings of your favorite pawns, mastering console commands is a must.