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:
- Launch Steam and navigate to Victoria 3 in your library.
- Right-click on the game and select 'Properties.'
- Go to the 'General' tab and locate the 'Launch Options' section.
- Type "-debug_mode" into the text box provided.
- 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 Command | Description |
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help | Displays all available console commands in *Victoria 3*. |
annex | Allows you to annex a specific country. |
annex_all | Enables you to annex all countries within the game. |
create_pop_history | Generates a dump file in debug.log with a complete population history. |
change_law | Modifies laws within a chosen country in *Victoria 3*. |
fastbattle | Toggles fast battle mode on or off. |
add_ideology | Adds an ideology to the selected interest group. |
fastbuild | Enables or disables fast-build mode. |
add_approval | Boosts 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 | Improves relations with the selected country. |
yesmen | Ensures everyone agrees 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 | Transfers employees between buildings. |
validate_employment | Prints out unemployment statistics in the selected state. |
create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id] | Enables the creation of a new nation. |
popstat | Shows the total number of active population. |
enable_ai | Activates AI in your current game. |
disable_ai | Deactivates AI in your current game. |
Application.ChangeResolution | Changes your game's current resolutions. |
research (technology key) | Grants the selected technology to your country. |
set_devastation_level | Sets the devastation level of the selected area. |
wagerate | Alters the wage of the selected building. |
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*. |
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 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.






