Unturned – How to Spawn Items Guide

Want to know how to spawn weapons or vehicles to decimate the zombie hordes in Unturned? We've got you covered!
A screenshot of a gorgeous view overlooking a forest, a small village and a dock in Unturned
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During my countless hours navigating the blocky terrains of Unturned, I’ve faced the relentless zombies and crafted tools my survival. The game, while already enthralling in its core mechanics, offers an enhanced experience, in my opinion, with the incorporation of cheats. Through Unturned’s chatbox, a player can use the power of Item IDs to modify the game environment to their liking.

To provide everyone with an edge, we’ve compiled this guide. Drawing from my gameplay insights and in-depth research, we’ll unravel the process of setting up cheats using console commands in Unturned, initiating the chatbox, and diving into popular cheats that animals, vehicles, and weaponry. So here’s how to spawn items in Unturned.

How to Spawn Items in Unturned

Starting with cheats in Unturned, from my experience, is easier than you might think. First, navigate to the start menu. Click on ‘Play,’ select your desired map, and then turn your attention to the left-hand side menu. Here, you’ll find an option labeled ‘Cheats.’ Initially, it will have a red cross, but a simple click will change it to a green checkmark. Once that’s done, launch a single-player game on your selected map. Once in-game, pressing J will open the chatbox, ready for your cheat codes.

If you’re looking to dive into cheats during multiplayer sessions in Unturned, the process varies slightly based on your role in the game. For those who host, follow these steps:

  1. Locate the Commands.dat file in the Unturned directory.
  2. Introduce the word ‘cheats’ on a new line.
  3. Commit your changes by saving the file.

For reference, you can typically find the Commands.dat file here: Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Unturned\Servers folder

A word of caution: using cheats can undoubtedly enhance the gaming experience, but in a multiplayer setting, it’s imperative to always attempt to maintain the game’s core spirit and uphold respect for fellow players.

How to Spawn Vehicles in Unturned

Unturned has a variety of vehicles to traverse its blocky landscape. I’ve had my fair share of fun driving around, dodging zombies, and while getting vehicles the traditional way is rewarding, sometimes you just want to have one immediately. It’s simple: while in the game, hit J to bring up the chatbox, then type /vehicle followed by the specific vehicle number. For instance, if you fancy a quick ride in a Golfcart, just type /vehicle 75.

Related: Unturned – How to Fish Guide

How to Spawn Weapons in Unturned

Having played Unturned extensively, I know the thrill of acquiring a new weapon. But there are times when you’d want instant firepower. Here’s the lowdown: once you’re in your game, press J to access the chatbox. Then, you’ll need to type /weapon, succeeded by the weapon’s specific ID. If you’re aiming (pun intended) for the Desert Falcon, just type in /weapons 488.

How to Spawn Animals in Unturned

We’ve talked vehicles and weapons, but let’s not forget the fauna of Unturned. Whether for ambiance, challenge, or sheer fun, introducing animals into the game can be delightful. Having personally enjoyed the unpredictability they bring, I’ll guide you on how to add them: In-game, press J for the chatbox and type /animal followed by the animal’s ID number. One of my personal favorites? The Indigo Chicken. To bring this feathery friend into your world, just type /animal 52001.

If you’re after Item ID lists to help you spawn items, Try Hard Guide have you covered:

Mark Carpenter

Mark Carpenter

Mark Carpenter is the Managing Editor at Try Hard Guides, and main guide writer. With over five years of experience in games media, including almost three years as an Assigning Editor for Pro Game Guides, and before that a Staff Writer.

His writing and game guide work has also been featured on platforms such as Metro UK and Game Rant, along with other smaller publications. He has been a devoted gamer since the days of Amiga, with a journey spanning roughly 31 years.

Mark's future goals are to grow the Try Hard Guides network as much as possible while helping gamers everywhere with gaming guide content. When not immersed in gaming, Mark enjoys delving into the worlds of D&D (Dungeons & Dragons), strumming his guitar, and indulging in a good read. His heart belongs to RPGs, the Final Fantasy series, and The Legend of Zelda. Moreover, he has a keen affection for dogs.

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