Euro Truck Simulator 2 Cheats (Console Commands Guide)
Euro Truck Simulator 2 is built for realism, which many players love. But sometimes you might want a shortcut, to skip traffic, change the time, or fly to another city. In ETS2, these “cheats” are actually console commands. The game doesn’t include a traditional cheat menu, but by enabling the developer console you can use many commands to tweak the experience.
What Are ETS2 Cheats / Console Commands?
In ETS2, “cheats” are not hidden hacks but built-in console commands. They let you modify in-game variables, toggle features, or perform advanced actions like teleporting, adjusting traffic, or changing time. Because these commands require direct access to the game’s internal console, you typically use them only in single-player mode.
Common uses include:
- Turning off police or traffic
- Changing time or weather
- Activating a free camera to fly around
- Teleporting the truck
- Displaying performance metrics (FPS)
- Adjusting game simulation speed
How to Enable the Console
Before you can use commands, you must enable the developer console:
- Locate your config.cfg file in your ETS2 user folder (usually under Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2).
- Open it with a text editor (e.g. Notepad).
- Find the lines:
uset g_console "0"
uset g_developer "0" - Change them to:
uset g_console "1"
uset g_developer "1" - Save the file and start the game.
- During gameplay, press the tilde (~) key (usually under Escape) to open the console window.
If your keyboard layout doesn’t support tilde, or the console doesn’t open, you might need to change input settings or remap keys in your control file. The console stays enabled after the initial activation, so you don’t need to repeat this every time.
Useful Cheat / Console Commands in ETS2
Once the console is open, you can enter various commands. Here are some of the more commonly used ones:
| Command | Description |
g_police 0 / g_police 1 |
Turn off or turn on police enforcement. |
g_traffic 0 / g_traffic 1 |
Disable or enable AI traffic. |
g_set_time <hour> [minutes] |
Advance the in-game clock to a chosen time. |
warp <value> |
Adjust simulation speed (1.0 is normal speed). |
g_flyspeed <value> |
Set the movement speed of the free camera. |
goto <x;y;z> or goto <city> |
Teleport your camera (and then truck) to coordinates or a city. |
r_fullscreen |
Toggle fullscreen mode. |
r_vsync |
Toggle vertical sync (VSync). |
save |
Perform a quick save via console. |
pause |
Pause the game. |
exit |
Exit back to the profile or quit the game. |
g_minicon 1 / g_fps 1 |
Display a mini console overlay with FPS and system information. |
Some commands are useful for debugging or mod testing. Others, like teleportation, are powerful but can break mission logic or contracts, so use them carefully.
To teleport your truck to your camera’s position, first use the camera with goto, then exit the console and press Ctrl + F9 (in newer versions) or F9 in older ones.
Limitations & Risks
- Multiplayer / Convoy modes do not allow cheat commands. Using them in multiplayer is typically blocked or causes errors.
- Some commands may destabilize save files or conflict with mods if used recklessly. Always back up your saved profiles before experimenting.
- Some cheat commands can break mission logic (e.g. advancing time too much may ruin deadlines).
- Not every version supports every command; newer updates or patches may change or remove functionality.
- Mods or map expansions might impose their own restrictions or override default behaviors.
Tips for Safe Use
- Always back up your save game before using commands.
- Use console commands after completing critical missions, not in the middle of deliveries.
- Test commands in a safe, low-risk scenario first (e.g. free roam).
- If a command causes issues, undo it (e.g. re-enable traffic or police) or reload a earlier save.
- Use the exec command to run batches of commands from files (for repeated tweaks).
While ETS2 doesn’t offer traditional cheat menus, its console commands let you bend the rules in creative ways. Whether you want to teleport, skip traffic, freeze time, or take cinematic camera shots, the console gives power users a toolbox. Use it wisely, back up your saves, and understand that mods and multiplayer may restrict or disable these features. For casual play, you may never need cheats, but it’s nice to know they’re there if you want to experiment.
