Infection Free Zone: All Cheat Console Commands

To open the cheat console in Infection Free Zone, press the ` (backtick/back quote) key, click the ? icon in the bottom-right corner of the console window, then select Enable Cheats. Once enabled, you can enter any command from the list below. The full command set covers resources, construction, unit spawning, time manipulation, weather, and research unlocks — over 40 commands total.

One thing before you start: back up your save file first. Cheat commands are known to cause save corruption, freezes, and broken game states in Infection Free Zone. This isn’t a minor caveat — it’s been a recurring issue since early access. Keep a clean save and only activate cheats on a separate slot.

How to Activate the Cheat Console

The console isn’t active by default. Here’s the exact activation sequence:

1. While in an active game session, press ` (backtick) — the key directly above Tab on most keyboards
2. The console window opens. Look for the ? icon in the bottom-right corner of that window
3. Click it, then click Enable Cheats
4. A bug report window may appear behind the console — you can ignore it and close it

That’s the full unlock process. The console stays enabled for that session, and you can re-open it any time with the backtick key. If the key doesn’t respond, check that your keyboard layout maps backtick to that position — some non-US layouts require a different key or a remapping workaround.

One practical note on syntax: most commands require additional arguments. Type a command name alone and press Enter — the console will auto-list all valid object names or parameters for that command. This is genuinely useful when you’re not sure of an exact item ID. For example, typing AddResourcesToHQ with no arguments will display every resource you can add.

Cheat Command Syntax Explained

Infection Free Zone commands follow a consistent three-part structure:

[Command] [Object/Type] [Value]

So AddResourcesToHQ eq_sniper_rifle 2 adds 2 sniper rifles to your HQ. And StartWeatherFog true toggles fog across the map. Boolean commands (true/false) only need two parts. Spawn commands that use “AtCursor” don’t need coordinates — the game places the unit wherever your mouse cursor is when you confirm.

Commands are case-sensitive in some builds. If a command isn’t firing, try matching the exact capitalization from the list below. Object IDs — particularly equipment and resource names — use underscores and lowercase (e.g., eq_sniper_rifle, not SniperRifle). When in doubt, let the console autocomplete show you valid IDs rather than guessing.

A few commands in the table are currently marked as unknown — their behavior hasn’t been reliably confirmed by community testing as of January 2026. Treat those with caution; triggering an undefined function mid-campaign is exactly the kind of thing that corrupts saves.

Resource and Building Commands

These are the workhorses. If you’re using cheats to relieve resource bottlenecks or skip the early grind, this is where you’ll spend most of your time.

Fair warning about AddResouresToBuilding and DestroyResourceCurser — yes, those are actually misspelled in the game’s command register. Type them exactly as shown, typos included, or they won’t execute.

Unit and Squad Spawning Commands

Squad commands give you the most control over the game’s mid and late stages — whether you want to flood the map with hostiles for a stress test or pad out your own forces instantly.

KillAllGroups deserves special attention: it does not discriminate. Every group on the map dies — hostile factions, wandering survivors, and your own squads. Useful for a hard reset, catastrophic otherwise. SpawnSquadAtLatLong is the most unusual spawn command here — since Infection Free Zone uses real-world map data, you can spawn units at actual geographic coordinates, which makes for some interesting scenario design if you want precise placement.

Time, Weather, and Unlock Commands

These sit outside the direct survival loop but are often the most useful for testing or just skipping unfun parts of a campaign.

SetTimeSpeed is worth calling out specifically. While the F1, F2, and F3 keys give you preset speed options, this command lets you set custom multipliers — so you can push past the default fast-forward cap if you want to burn through nighttime quickly. SvaeGame is another intentional typo in the game’s own code. If you type it correctly as “SaveGame,” nothing happens.

Cheats FAQ and Troubleshooting

The backtick key isn’t opening the console. This is almost always a keyboard layout issue. On non-US keyboards, the backtick character may be on a different key or require a modifier. Try rebinding through Windows input settings or check if your layout puts ` on a different physical key. Some players on EU layouts report success using the key directly left of the “1” key regardless of what character it prints.

I typed a command and nothing happened. Check capitalization first — commands are case-sensitive. Then make sure you actually clicked Enable Cheats after opening the console; just opening the console window doesn’t activate cheat mode. Also confirm you’re in an active game session, not the main menu.

My game froze after using a cheat. This is a known instability. Heavy commands like ScavengeAllBuildings or KillAllGroups on large maps can cause the game to hang while processing. Wait up to 30 seconds before force-closing. This is precisely why the save backup recommendation isn’t optional — if the game freezes during an autosave, that save may become unreadable.

Can cheats be disabled after enabling them? There’s no toggle-off option once cheats are enabled in a session. Starting a fresh session without enabling cheats is the only way to play clean.

Do cheats affect achievements? Yes. Enabling the cheat console flags your save file, and achievement progress tied to that session is blocked. If you care about a specific achievement, complete it on a clean save before activating cheats.

Are these commands the same across all current versions? Verified against the build current as of January 2026. Infection Free Zone is still in active development, so new commands may be added and existing ones may change behavior with future patches. If a command from this list stops working, check the in-game console’s own autocomplete — it will always reflect the current valid command set for your installed version.