All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

Author : Brooklyn Mar 24,2025

All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

Building a nation in *Victoria 3* can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, often requiring a fair amount of trial and error. For those looking to experiment with the game mechanics, you can leverage the power of console commands and cheats to enhance your gameplay. Here's how you can harness these tools to become a virtual deity in the world of *Victoria 3*.

How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3

To dive into the world of cheats, follow these simple steps to activate console commands in Victoria 3:

  1. Launch Steam and navigate to Victoria 3 in your library.
  2. Right-click on the game and select 'Properties.'
  3. Go to the 'General' tab and locate the 'Launch Options' section.
  4. Type "-debug_mode" into the text box provided.
  5. Start the game and once in, press the "~" key (usually located above the Tab key) to bring up the debug menu.

With these steps, you'll be ready to wield the power of console commands in Victoria 3.

All Console Commands

Once you've enabled debug mode, a world of possibilities opens up. From altering laws to annexing countries, here's a comprehensive list of console commands you can use to manipulate your game:

Console CommandDescription
helpDisplays all available console commands in *Victoria 3*.
annexAllows you to annex a specific country.
annex_allEnables you to annex all countries within the game.
create_pop_historyGenerates a dump file in debug.log with a complete population history.
change_lawModifies laws within a chosen country in *Victoria 3*.
fastbattleToggles fast battle mode on or off.
add_ideologyAdds an ideology to the selected interest group.
fastbuildEnables or disables fast-build mode.
add_approvalBoosts your approval rating with the selected group.
add_cloutIncreases your clout rating with the selected group.
add_loyalistsIncreases the number of loyalist population in your country.
add_radicalsIncreases the number of radical population in your country.
add_relationsImproves relations with the selected country.
yesmenEnsures everyone agrees to your nation's proposals.
vsyncfToggles main swapchains vsync on or off.
textureviewerAllows you to view textures in *Victoria 3*.
texturelistDisplays a list of textures in the game.
skip_migrationToggles migration skipping on or off.
update_employmentTransfers employees between buildings.
validate_employmentPrints out unemployment statistics in the selected state.
create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id]Enables the creation of a new nation.
popstatShows the total number of active population.
enable_aiActivates AI in your current game.
disable_aiDeactivates AI in your current game.
Application.ChangeResolutionChanges your game's current resolutions.
research (technology key)Grants the selected technology to your country.
set_devastation_levelSets the devastation level of the selected area.
wagerateAlters the wage of the selected building.
province bordersToggles province borders of the selected areas on or off.
Log.ClearAllClears all logs in your current save file.
nosecessionToggles the secessions cheat mode in *Victoria 3*.
norevolutionPrevents 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_supportEnables ignoring government support in *Victoria 3*.
ObserveToggles the observation mode.
changestatepopAllows you to alter the population number of a certain group.
skip_migrationToggles the cheat mode skip_migration on or off.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)Changes the current date of your game.

These commands provide a wide range of options to manipulate your game environment. While using cheats can be fun, it's advisable to explore the game naturally on your first playthrough to fully appreciate the depth of Victoria 3.

*Victoria 3* is now available on PC, offering a rich platform for both serious and playful nation-building.