Choose the built-in option

GoalBuilt-in modEffect
Change the balance and world settingsSandbox ModeAllows balance, date, town and industry editing
Build without financial limitsNo CostsDisables costs and displays an infinite balance
Unlock company perksTycoonSets the company rank to its highest level
Keep older vehicles availableVehicles: No End YearRemoves purchase end dates

Sources: TF3 manual · Free Game

Enable it in a free game

  1. Choose New Game and set up your map.
  2. Open Add Mods and activate Sandbox Mode or No Costs.
  3. Start the game and inspect the resulting balance or sandbox tools.
  4. For an existing save, use the save card’s settings/mods option if that save permits editing. Make a separate save before changing the mod list.

Sources: TF3 manual · Free Game

What about Cheat Engine?

No TF3 Cheat Engine table or trainer version has been verified for this guide. If your goal is a larger balance or unrestricted building, the documented in-game options already address it. An old TF2 table is not compatibility evidence for TF3.

For economy-enabled play, keep an ordinary save alongside the sandbox experiment so you can compare a route under its original constraints.

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