set_date Console Command
Documentation and examples for the set_date command in Crusader Kings III.
set_date
This command sets the game date to a specified year, month, and day. If no month or day is specified, the game date is set to January 1 of the specified year.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
DateDaterequired | The date you want to set to. It should be in the format `year.month.day`. For example, `1752.05.01` for May 1, 1752. |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste set_date command.
Examples
Here is an example of how to use set_date.
This command will set the date to October 15, 1066.
Overview
The command set_date allows players to alter the in-game timeline to their liking.
It is mostly commonly utilized to set the date to a specified year, month, and day.
If the player does not specify a particular month or day, the game defaults to January 1 of the given year.
The way to use the command in the game console would look something like this: set_date 1066.10.14. In this example, the date would be set to October 14th, 1066.
This command can be very helpful in numerous different gameplay scenarios. For instance, you may want to skip ahead to a specific historical event or try to change history from a certain point.
Alternatively, you might want to wind back the clock to give yourself more time to prepare for an impending war or crisis.