Introduction
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is a strategy game involving tactical planning and empire management that has captivated millions of players worldwide. The Rival Gaming Trainer for Sid Meier's Civilization VII gives you access to 13 cheats spanning categories like combat, economy, movement, world, letting you customize your gameplay experience exactly how you want it. Whether you are looking to breeze through a tough section, experiment with different builds, or simply enjoy the game without constraints on a second playthrough, these cheats put you in full control.
This guide walks you through every cheat available for Sid Meier's Civilization VII in the RG Trainer, explains what each one does, and offers practical advice on when and how to use them effectively. With 3 free cheats and 10 premium options, there is something here for every type of player. All cheats are activated through simple hotkeys while the game is running, with no file modifications or risk to your save data.
The trainer is designed to work with the latest version of Sid Meier's Civilization VII on PC. It runs alongside the game as a separate overlay and does not inject code into the game process, keeping things clean and straightforward. Read on for the full breakdown of every available cheat and how to get the most out of your Sid Meier's Civilization VII experience.
Getting Started
Step 1: Download the RG Trainer
Head to the Rival Gaming download page and grab the latest version of the RG Trainer. The installer is lightweight and takes under a minute to set up. Run it and follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
Step 2: Launch Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Start Sid Meier's Civilization VII as you normally would through Steam, Epic Games, or whichever launcher you use. Let the game load fully to the main menu or into your save file before proceeding to the next step.
Step 3: Open the RG Trainer
With the game running, open the RG Trainer application. Navigate to the game library and select Sid Meier's Civilization VII from the list. The trainer automatically scans for supported games and will display the full cheat panel once it detects the running process.
Step 4: Auto-Detection
The trainer uses process detection to find Sid Meier's Civilization VII running on your system. This happens automatically within a few seconds. If the game is detected successfully, you will see a green status indicator and the cheat list will become active. If detection fails, check the Troubleshooting section below.
Step 5: Enable Cheats
Browse the cheat panel to see all available options for Sid Meier's Civilization VII. Each cheat can be toggled on or off using the listed hotkey, or by clicking the toggle switch in the trainer interface. Cheats take effect immediately. You can enable multiple cheats at once and adjust them at any time during gameplay.
Cheat Walkthrough
Combat Cheats
- Infinite Unit HP [Pro] ( F7) — Military units cannot be killed
Economy and Progression Cheats
- Infinite Culture ( F3) — Culture per turn maximized
- Infinite Faith ( F2) — Faith points set to max
- Infinite Gold ( F1) — Treasury set to 999,999
- Infinite Influence [Pro] ( F8) — Diplomatic influence set to max
- Infinite Science [Pro] ( F4) — Science per turn maximized
- [RG] Infinite Gold Resources [Pro] ( Ctrl+F1) — All resource stockpiles stay at maximum [RG Exclusive]
- [RG] Instant Unit Build [Pro] ( Ctrl+F2) — Buildings and units complete in one turn [RG Exclusive]
Movement Cheats
- Infinite Movement [Pro] ( F6) — Unit movement points unlimited
World Cheats
- Instant Production [Pro] ( F5) — All buildings and units complete in one turn
- Instant Research [Pro] ( F9) — Technologies complete instantly
- Skip Age [Pro] ( F10) — Advance to next age immediately
- [RG] Fog of War Reveal [Pro] ( Ctrl+F3) — See entire map and all enemy positions [RG Exclusive]
Advanced Tips
Tip 1
Infinite Gold or resources removes the economic constraint and lets you focus purely on military and diplomatic strategy.
Tip 2
Instant Production or Research cheats let you skip the waiting game and focus on the decisions themselves rather than turn management.
Tip 3
Use Fog of War reveal cheats to study opponent strategies, then disable them when you want a fair challenge again.
Tip 4
Infinite Unit HP makes your armies invincible, which is useful for testing attack strategies without risking your best units.
Tip 5: Combining Cheats in Sid Meier's Civilization VII
The most effective way to use cheats in Sid Meier's Civilization VII is to combine them thoughtfully. For example, pairing Infinite Health with a speed cheat lets you explore every corner of the game world without interruption. On a second playthrough, stack economy and progression cheats to skip straight to the content you want to revisit. The trainer remembers your last configuration for Sid Meier's Civilization VII, so you can set up your preferred cheat combination once and have it ready every time you play.
Troubleshooting
The trainer does not detect Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Make sure the game is fully loaded before opening the trainer. If you launched the trainer first, close it and reopen it after the game is running. Also verify you are running the latest version of both the trainer and the game. Some store versions (Steam vs Epic vs GOG) may require different detection methods, so check the RG Trainer settings for store-specific options.
Cheats stop working after a game update
Game updates can change memory addresses that the trainer relies on. When Sid Meier's Civilization VII receives a patch, the RG Trainer team typically releases a compatibility update within 24-48 hours. Check the Rival Gaming forums or the trainer update feed for the latest version. In the meantime, you can roll back the game to the previous version through your launcher if you need cheats immediately.
My antivirus flags the trainer as malicious
Game trainers interact with running processes in ways that trigger heuristic antivirus detections. This is a false positive. The RG Trainer does not modify game files or inject code. Add the trainer executable and its installation folder to your antivirus exclusion list. Windows Defender users can do this through Settings, Virus and Threat Protection, Exclusions.
Cheats are enabled but nothing happens in-game
First, confirm the green status indicator shows the game is detected. If the indicator is green but cheats are not applying, try toggling them off and on again. Some cheats in Sid Meier's Civilization VII only take effect during specific gameplay states. For example, health cheats may not register on a loading screen or during cutscenes. Also make sure no other overlay software is intercepting the hotkeys.
The game crashes when enabling certain cheats
Certain cheat combinations can conflict with each other or with specific game states. If you experience crashes, disable all cheats and re-enable them one at a time to identify which one causes the issue. Avoid enabling cheats during cutscenes or scripted sequences in Sid Meier's Civilization VII. If the problem persists, report it on the Rival Gaming forums with your game version and the specific cheats you were using.
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