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Cheats & Secrets

Cheats & Secrets Guide for Battlefield 1



Overview


Battlefield 1 does not feature traditional cheat codes (e.g., invincibility, ammo refill, level skip) that you can type in during gameplay. The game has no built-in cheat menu or unlock codes. However, it contains several developer-intended Easter eggs, hidden items, secret commands (PC only), and obscure unlockables that reward exploration and puzzle-solving. This guide covers every known legitimate secret.

Official Cheat Codes – None


  • Multiplayer: No cheat codes exist. Using third-party cheats will result in a permanent ban (EA Anti-Cheat).

  • Single‑Player: No built-in cheat codes. The developer console (see below) can be used for debugging but not for gameplay cheats.


    • Developer Console (PC Only)


    The console is present in the game files but is not a cheat tool. It is intended for debugging and testing. You can open it with the tilde key (`~`) after enabling it via the `ProfileOptions_profile` file. Commands are limited and do not enable god mode or ammo.

    How to enable:
    1. Navigate to `Documents/Battlefield 1/Settings/`.
    2. Open `PROFSAVE_profile` with a text editor.
    3. Find the line `GstRender.EnableConsole 0` and change `0` to `1`.
    4. Save the file (make it read‑only to prevent reset).
    5. Launch the game – press `~` to open the console.

    Useful console commands:
  • `render.drawfps 1` – Show FPS counter.

  • `render.drawgraph 1` – Show performance graph.

  • `sv.cheats 1` – Does not enable cheats; only unlocks some debug overlays.

  • `quit` – Closes the game.


    • > Note: These commands do not affect multiplayer and are only for single‑player or testing ranges.

    Easter Eggs & Hidden Secrets



    #### 1. The “Secret Room” on St. Quentin Scar
    On this map, locate the large windmill near the C flag. Inside the windmill, destroy a specific wooden plank on the upper floor to reveal a hidden room containing a M1911 pistol (a non‑functional prop) and a mysterious note (“They’re everywhere!”). The note references the “Dice” team.

    #### 2. The “Giant” Easter Egg on Fort de Vaux
    On Fort de Vaux, in the underground bunker near the D flag, there is a large, out‑of‑place skeleton of a giant (a nod to “Attack on Titan”). This is purely a visual Easter egg with no interaction.

    #### 3. The “Balloon” on Amiens
    On the Amiens map, a red balloon floats above the rooftops near the C flag. If you shoot it, it deflates and falls – no reward other than a chuckle.

    #### 4. The “Potato” Easter Egg
    On Sinai Desert, at the G flag (the oasis), you can find a perfectly rendered potato sitting on a crate. It is a reference to the “Potato” meme from Battlefield 4.

    #### 5. The “Dice Room” on Monte Grappa
    Inside the fortress on Monte Grappa, there is a locked door with the Dice logo. Using explosives or a tank shell, you can breach it to reveal a small room with a desk, a computer monitor, and an EA mug. No gameplay benefit.

    #### 6. The “Hall of Knowledge” on Empire’s Edge
    Near the B flag (the castle ruins), find a small alcove with a book titled “How to Play Battlefield 1”. Interacting with it triggers a quiet sound effect but does nothing else.

    #### 7. The “Mystery Mauser” Puzzle
    A community‑discovered puzzle on the Soissons map (They Shall Not Pass DLC). By shooting specific targets (bells, windows, etc.) in a specific order, you can unlock a unique dog tag called “The Mauser”. The full sequence is lengthy and documented on Battlefield forums. This is a legitimate, developer‑intended secret.

    #### 8. The “Hidden Weapon” – M1911 Extended
    This is not a cheat but a legitimate unlock via the “Peacekeeper” challenge in Battlefield V. (Not applicable to BF1.)

    #### 9. Single‑Player “War Stories” Secrets
    Each War Story has small hidden items:
  • “The Runner”: A teddy bear in a trench (no reward).

  • “Through Mud and Blood”: A phonograph playing a victory song in a destroyed house.

  • “Nothing is Written”: A hidden Lawrence of Arabia outfit in a chest (purely cosmetic for the mission).


    • Hidden Dog Tags & Emblems


    Dog tags are earned through challenges, but some are secret:
  • “The Potato” Dog Tag – Unlocked by shooting the potato on Sinai Desert and then killing a specific number of players (community‑determined).

  • “The Giant” Dog Tag – Unlocked by visiting the giant skeleton on Fort de Vaux and then performing a melee kill on that map (confirmed by DICE).

  • “The Dice” Dog Tag – Unlocked by hitting all five Dice logos hidden on the map Ballroom Blitz with a wrench (requires a squad).


    • Unlock Codes – None


    There are no redeemable codes for weapons, skins, or vehicles in Battlefield 1. All items are earned through gameplay progression or purchased with in‑game currency (scraps).

    Exploit‑Safe Secrets & Developer Notes


  • No god mode or noclip – Not even in single‑player via console.

  • No level skip – All progression is linear.

  • No secret weapons – All guns are visible in the armory.

  • The “BF1 Dev Room” – A hidden multiplayer map exists in the game files called “DevRoom”, but it is not accessible without modding (which violates EULA).


Summary


Battlefield 1 is designed with no cheat codes to preserve competitive integrity. Its secrets are purely cosmetic Easter eggs and dog tags that require skill, exploration, or community puzzle‑solving. For the most dedicated players, the Mystery Mauser dog tag and Dice Room are the pinnacle of hidden content.