Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide
Author : Sarah
May 02,2025
Building a nation in *Victoria 3* can be a challenging yet rewarding endeavor, often requiring a lot of trial and error. For those looking to experiment with the game mechanics or simply enjoy a more relaxed playthrough, using console commands and cheats can enhance your experience. Below, you'll find a comprehensive guide on how to access and utilize these powerful tools in *Victoria 3*.
How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3
To activate console commands in *Victoria 3*, follow these steps:
- Launch Steam and navigate to *Victoria 3* in your library.
- Right-click on the game title and select 'Properties'.
- Go to the 'General' tab and locate the 'Launch Options' section.
- Type "-debug_mode" into the text box provided.
- Launch the game and press the "~" key on your keyboard to open the debug menu.
Once you've enabled debug mode, you're ready to harness the power of console commands, turning you into a veritable god within the world of *Victoria 3*.
All Console Commands
With debug mode activated, you can use the following console commands to manipulate various aspects of the game:
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | Lists all available console commands in *Victoria 3*. |
| annex | Allows you to annex a specific country. |
| annex_all | Enables you to annex all countries in the game. |
| create_pop_history | Creates a dump file in debug.log with complete population history. |
| change_law | Alters laws in a specific country within *Victoria 3*. |
| fastbattle | Toggles fast battle mode on or off. |
| add_ideology | Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group. |
| fastbuild | Toggles fast-build mode on or off. |
| add_approval | Increases your approval rating with the selected group. |
| add_clout | Increases your clout rating with the selected group. |
| add_loyalists | Increases the number of loyalist population in your country. |
| add_radicals | Increases the number of radical population in your country. |
| add_relations | Increases relations with the selected country. |
| yesmen | Makes everyone agree to your nation's proposals. |
| vsyncf | Toggles main swapchains vsync on or off. |
| textureviewer | Allows you to view textures in *Victoria 3*. |
| texturelist | Displays a list of textures in the game. |
| skip_migration | Toggles migration skipping on or off. |
| update_employment | Allows you to transfer employees between buildings. |
| validate_employment | Prints out unemployment statistics in the selected state. |
| create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id] | Enables you to create a new nation. |
| popstat | Shows the total number of active population. |
| enable_ai | Enables AI in your current game. |
| disable_ai | Disables AI in your current game. |
| Application.ChangeResolution | Changes your game's current resolution. |
| research (technology key) | Grants the selected technology to your country. |
| set_devastation_level | Sets the devastation level of the selected area. |
| wagerate | Changes the selected building's wage. |
| province borders | Toggles province borders of the selected areas on or off. |
| Log.ClearAll | Clears all logs in your current save file. |
| nosecession | Toggles the secessions cheat mode in *Victoria 3* on or off. |
| norevolution | Prevents revolutions from occurring in your game. |
| own (province id or state region tag) (country tag) | Changes the owner of the selected region. |
| kill_character (name) | Kills the selected character. |
| money (amount) | Adds the specified amount of money. |
| ignore_government_support | Enables ignoring government support in *Victoria 3*. |
| Observe | Toggles the observation mode. |
| changestatepop | Allows you to alter the population number of a certain group. |
| skip_migration | Toggles the cheat mode skip_migration on or off. |
| date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh) | Changes the current date of your game. |
These console commands offer a range of options to customize your gameplay in *Victoria 3*. While it's advisable to experience the game's challenges on your first playthrough, there's no harm in using these cheats for fun or to explore different scenarios.
*Victoria 3 is available now on PC.*
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