How Do You Enter Cheats In Empire Earth?

If cheats won’t open during a skirmish match, press Enter, type showconsole, press Enter again, then enter your cheat.

What's going on here?

These cheats only work in skirmish or multiplayer matches. Campaign levels, replays, and cutscenes completely block them. No patch since the original 1.0 release has removed or changed the core cheat list, so the same codes still work in 2026.

How do I actually use these cheats?

Here's the step-by-step:

1. Start or load a skirmish or multiplayer match. Cheats won’t activate in campaign mode, replays, or lobby screens.
2. Hit Enter once to open the console input at the bottom of the screen.
3. Type one of these exact cheats (case doesn’t matter):

   Resource / Action	Cheat Code
   10,000 Wood	lumberjack
   10,000 Food	cheesesteakjimmy
   10,000 Gold	robinhood
   10,000 Stone	rockon
   100,000 of every resource	ninjalui
   Kill your own unit	wimpywimpywimpy
   Control animals	naturalwonders
   Reveal entire map	marco

4. Press Enter again to confirm. You’ll hear a short beep and see “Cheat activated.”
5. Close the console by pressing Enter once more or clicking elsewhere. The cheat stays active until you reload the match or quit.

If nothing shows up after step 2, type showconsole in the same spot and try step 3 again.

Why didn’t my cheat work?

• Match your game version: Make sure you’re running the latest patch (v1.4 or newer). Older versions may not recognize newer codes; check your platform’s update log (Steam, GOG, or disk).
• Restart Empire Earth: Console freezes can happen after long sessions. A full restart clears the input buffer and resets any stuck states.
• Use single-player trainers carefully: Tools like ArtMoney or Cheat Engine can force values, but they risk corrupting saves and triggering anti-cheat flags in online lobbies. Stick to offline testing only.

How can I avoid problems with cheats?

• Turn off cheats before online play: Using any cheat in multiplayer can flag your account and lead to temporary bans on Steam or GOG.
• Save backups before trainers: External memory editors often corrupt files when they alter running values. Copy your save folder before using them.
• Think of cheats as debugging tools: They’re meant for quick testing of build orders and balance scenarios, not for making the game trivial.