This console command will pause the game when the specified in-game date is reached (i.e. not your computer/real life date).
stop [date]
Date | Format of YYYY.MM.DD - for example 1600.10.20 for 20th October 1600. This is the date you wish to pause the game at. |
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stop 1600.03.10
This console command would pause the game on 10th March 1600.