Cheats & Console Commands
Welcome, aspiring mythic strategists! While Age of Mythology: Retold offers a rich and challenging experience, sometimes you just want to experiment, fast-forward, or unleash some truly bizarre powers. This comprehensive guide will walk you through accessing and using the game's console commands and cheats, allowing you to bend the rules of the gods to your will.
Please note that using these cheats typically disables achievements and may not be available in all game modes (e.g., ranked multiplayer). They are primarily intended for single-player campaigns, custom scenarios, or simply for fun!
Activating the Console
To enter any of the cheat codes, you first need to bring up the in-game chat console. Follow these simple steps:
- During active gameplay (this works in campaigns, skirmishes, and custom games), press the [Return] or [Enter] key on your keyboard.
- A chat dialogue box will appear at the bottom of your screen.
- Type the desired cheat code exactly as it appears in the tables below, paying close attention to capitalization. All codes are case-sensitive and must be entered in ALL CAPS.
- Press [Return] or [Enter] again to activate the cheat.
- If entered correctly, you will hear a distinct sound effect, often a thunderclap, confirming the cheat's activation.
Resource Cheats
Need a quick boost to your economy? These cheats will instantly grant you essential resources, allowing you to build faster, research more, or train larger armies.
| Effect | Code |
|---|---|
| Adds 1,000 Food to your current stockpile. | JUNK FOOD NIGHT |
| Adds 1,000 Gold to your current stockpile. | ATM OF EREBUS |
| Adds 1,000 Wood to your current stockpile. | TROJAN HORSE FOR SALE |
Gameplay Modifiers & Utility Cheats
These commands offer various effects, from revealing the map to instantly winning the game, or even altering the time of day.
| Effect | Code |
|---|---|
| Automatically wins the current game scenario or skirmish. | THRILL OF VICTORY |
| Advances your civilization to the next available Age (e.g., Archaic to Classical). Repeat to advance further. | TECH |
| Changes the in-game time to night. Repeat the code to cycle back to daylight. | IN DARKEST NIGHT |
| Instantly fattens all your herd animals (e.g., goats, cows) to their maximum food yield, making them ready for immediate harvesting. | ENGINEERED GRAIN |
| Reveals the entire map, removing the shroud. Fog of War will still be present, obscuring enemy units and buildings unless you have units nearby. | LAY OF THE LAND |
God Power & Unit Cheats
Unleash the full might of the gods or summon unique, often humorous, units with these powerful commands.
| Effect | Code |
|---|---|
| Fills all empty God Power slots with a random selection of available God Powers for your chosen deity. | PANDORAS BOX |
| Grants you the powerful God Powers: Lightning Storm, Earthquake, Meteor, and Tornado. | WRATH OF THE GODS |
| Gives you a unique God Power that rains exploding chickens down upon your enemies. | BAWK BAWK BOOM |
| Gives you a unique God Power that transforms all units on the map, including your own, into goats. | GOATUNHEIM |
| Gives you a unique God Power that animates berry bushes, turning them into creatures that attack nearby enemy units. | FEAR THE FORAGE |
| Spawns a flying purple hippo unit, known as "Wuv Woo," which attacks enemies with deadly red hearts. | WUV WOO |
| Spawns a unique "Forkboy" unit, resembling a large, bipedal fork-wielding character. | TINES OF POWER |
| Spawns a powerful "Super Bear" unit, often depicted wearing a maple leaf cape. | O CANADA |
Troubleshooting & Tips
- Case Sensitivity: Remember, all codes must be entered in ALL CAPS. Even a single lowercase letter will prevent the cheat from working.
- Typo Check: Double-check your spelling. These codes are specific.
- Confirmation Sound: If you don't hear the thunderclap or other confirmation sound, the cheat likely didn't activate. Try re-entering it carefully.
- Achievements: Be aware that using cheats will generally disable achievements for the current game session or save file. If you care about achievements, finish your game or load a different save before using cheats.
- Multiplayer: Cheats are typically disabled in multiplayer matches to ensure fair play. They are primarily for single-player enjoyment.
Have fun experimenting with these powerful commands and exploring the mythic world of Age of Mythology: Retold in new and exciting ways!
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