Below are common console commands, cheat entries, and tips related to building or manipulating the Gigastructural Engineering project and megastructures in Stellaris (Paradox Interactive). These commands assume you have access to the in-game console (press ~ / Shift+2 / § depending on keyboard) and are for single-player/debug use.
This one is tricky — it fuses multiple celestial bodies into one ship. Use:
planet_class or create_megastructure.Instant Construction: instant_build finishes any currently active construction or upgrade instantly (Note: this also applies to the AI). Gigastructure Event Triggers stellaris gigastructural engineering console commands link
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Instead of waiting 30 years for a Matrioshka Brain to boot up, use these instant-effect commands. try pc_gigas_birch instead
Warning: Using console commands can break achievements and game balance. Save before using them.
Unlocking the Secrets of Stellaris: A Comprehensive Guide to Gigastructural Engineering Console Commands stellaris gigastructural engineering console commands link
Fix: Ensure the mod is loaded in the correct order. Gigastructural Engineering must be near the bottom of your load order. Also, try pc_gigas_birch instead; some mod versions use a nested namespace.