contact Console Command
Documentation and examples for the contact command in Stellaris.
contact
This command starts first contact with all empires.
In-depth description
The contact command in Stellaris is used to gain contact with all empires in the game.
This console command will instantly create first contact with all AI empires, bypassing the normal process where you gradually meet other empires as you explore the galaxy.
The command can be very helpful in multiple situations.
It can make the game more dynamic by quickly expanding your range of diplomatic options, and it might be especially useful if you're playing a xenophilic (alien-friendly) empire since this can speed up the establishment of diplomatic relations.
On the other hand, if you're playing a xenophobic (alien-hating) empire, it can make the game more challenging as you'll quickly have a lot more potential enemies.