Completing Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition Cheats Guide

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Cheats have been a beloved feature in many RTS games, and in Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition, they are back to add some fun to your gaming experience. Whether you’re dealing with a challenging siege or simply want to create the most magnificent castle without restrictions, cheats can provide that extra twist.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to activate cheats in Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition. We’ll help you navigate the cheat menu, unlock missions, and explain what each command does. If you’re eager to try out new tactics or just want to enjoy the game without stress, this guide has you covered.

How to Access Cheats

Before you can use cheats in Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition, you’ll need to enable them. Here’s how:

Launch the game and press Esc to enter Game Options.
Click on the Options button.
Look for the large chicken icon above the Back button and click it.
A list of cheats will appear on the right side of the Game Options menu, along with an option to enable Cheat Keys for easier access.

There’s no explicit confirmation that cheats are active like in some other RTS games. You’ll have to check in-game by seeing if you can access new missions or use the Cheat Keys during play.

Keep in mind that enabling or using cheats will disable all achievements during that gameplay session.

All Cheats and What They Do

Permanent Campaign Mission Unlock in Stronghold Crusader Definitive Edition.

These cheats let you quickly generate resources, construct buildings at no cost, and unlock missions.

Here’s a comprehensive list of the cheats available:

Cheat	What It Does
Temporarily Unlock All Missions	This option grants access to missions until you exit the game. They will be locked again when you restart.
Permanently Unlock All Missions	This unlocks missions on your current save permanently, without the option to undo.
Reset All Missions	This option clears your campaign progress and allows you to start fresh. A confirmation prompt will appear before proceeding.
CHEAT: Popularity/Gold	Resets your popularity to 100 and adds 1000 gold each time you press the hotkey (default is unassigned).
CHEAT: Free Building	The default hotkey is ALT + K. You can turn this on and off, allowing you to place buildings without using resources like wood, stone, or gold.