Console Commands Subsistence May 2026

In the current builds of Subsistence, the standard tilde (~) key does not open a command console by default. To access console commands, you must enable "Cheats" within the game settings.

Once this is enabled, a new "Cheats" button or tab usually becomes accessible in the main menu, or the console window can be opened by pressing the tilde key (~).

| Command | Syntax | Example | |---------|--------|---------| | give [item_id] [quantity] | give wood 50 | Gives 50 wood | | giveall | giveall | Gives one stack of every basic resource (warning: fills inventory) | | clearinventory | clearinventory | Deletes all items in your inventory | | itemlist | itemlist | Displays all item IDs in the console log | Console Commands Subsistence

Common item IDs (case-sensitive):
wood, stone, fiber, stick, berry, meat_raw, hide, feather, ammo_pistol, medkit

Tip: Use itemlist to find exact IDs for crafted items or DLC content. In the current builds of Subsistence, the standard

Console commands in Subsistence are developer and admin tools that let you inspect, modify, and control game state at runtime. They’re useful for debugging, server administration, modding, and experimenting with mechanics. This document explains how to enable and use the console, common command types, examples, server administration workflows, best practices, and troubleshooting.

For architects and base designers, these commands remove the tedious farming of concrete mixers and nails. Once this is enabled, a new "Cheats" button

Scenario 1 – Stuck in terrain
ghost → move to safe spot → walk

Scenario 2 – Testing a base design
unlockallblueprints → give wood 999 → give stone 999

Scenario 3 – Recovering after a bugged death
stat health 100 → stat hunger 0 → stat thirst 0 → give backpack (if lost)