Civilization 7, while streamlined, still presents a learning curve. Cheats and console commands can be helpful, especially for new players. This guide explains how to enable the console and use the available options.
Enabling the Console:
 Locate AppOptions.txt: Navigate to the game's configuration file. The usual path is:  My PC > Drive (Game Install) > Users > Username > AppData > Local > Firaxis Games > Sid Meier's Civilization 7  Open AppOptions.txt: Open the AppOptions.txt file using Notepad or another text editor.  Modify EnableDebugPanels: Find the line ;EnableDebugPanels -1 (without the parentheses).  Change Value: Change the line to EnableDebugPanels 1 (remove the semicolon).  Save File: Save the AppOptions.txt file.  Launch Game: Start Civilization 7.  Open Console: Press the Tilde (~) key on your keyboard to open the console.  Console Placement: Select "Move" in the console to position it at the top or bottom of the screen. Using Cheats (Console Options):
Unlike many games, Civilization 7's console doesn't use typed commands. Instead, it offers checkbox options under different tabs. The available options are limited:
- Map (Debug):- Reveal All: Shows the entire map, including all settlements, resources, and factions.
- Explore All: Reveals the map but doesn't show everything on it (likely keeps Fog of War active but reveals terrain).
- Enable FOW: Toggles the Fog of War on or off.
 
- UI (Gameplay):- Force Age Transition: Immediately advances your civilization to the next Age.
 
Important Notes:
- Limited Options: The available "cheats" are primarily for map exploration and agetransition. There are no options to directly modify resources, gold, orother gameplay elements.
- No Traditional Cheats: Don't expect to type in commands for specific effects. The console is primarily for debugging and limited gameplay alterations.
- Experimental Options: The console options are best viewed as experimental tools to get abetter understanding of the game mechanics or to quickly test certainstrategies.
Using the Console Effectively:
- Map Exploration: "Reveal All" and "Explore All" are great for scouting the map and planning your expansion.
- Age Transition: "Force Age Transition" can be useful for quickly testing late-gamestrategies or seeing how different units and technologies interact.
While the console in Civilization 7 doesn't offer the wide range of cheatsfound in some other games, it still provides some helpful options forexploration and experimentation. Use these tools wisely to enhance your learning experience and gain a deeper understanding of the game.
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