CK3 play Console Command

Documentation and detailed help with working examples.

play Command

Testing

This command switches the player to control the specified character.

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Overview

The play command allows you to switch control from the character you are currently playing as to a different character.

The syntax of the command goes like this: play [character id]. You replace the [character id] with the ID of the character you wish to switch to. For example, if you wanted to take control of a character with an ID of 140, you'd type play 140 into the console.

This command can be helpful in a variety of situations. Perhaps you are interested in playing as a different character in order to experience a different role or to pursue a different strategy.

Or maybe the character you were originally playing has died, and instead of succession happening normally (going to your character's heir), you'd rather switch to a different character.

How to Open the Command Console

In CK3, cheats are executed from the command console, a text box that you type commands into.

To open the command console press the ~ (tilde) key, which is typically located under ESC (escape).

If your keyboard does not have that key, or pressing ~ does not work, try the following keys:

  • ~
  • SHIFT + 2
  • SHIFT + 3
  • ALT + 2 + 1

Type your command into the console, and then press ENTER .