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Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide

by Aurora May 22,2025

Building a nation in Victoria 3 can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, often involving a lot of trial and error. For those looking to explore every aspect of the game, including some shortcuts, here's how you can leverage console commands and cheats to enhance your gameplay.

How To Use Console Commands in Victoria 3

To activate console commands in Victoria 3, follow these steps:

Launch Steam and select Victoria 3 from your library.
Right-click on Victoria 3 and select Properties.
Navigate to the General tab and find Launch Options.
Enter “-debug_mode” in the text box and launch the game.
Once in the game, press the “~” key to open the debug menu.

All Console Commands

After enabling debug mode, you'll have access to a variety of console commands that can transform your gameplay. These commands can help you manage everything from annexing countries to altering laws and even controlling game mechanics. Here's a comprehensive list of commands you can use:

Console Command	Description
help	List 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	Changes laws in a specific country within Victoria 3.
fastbattle	Activates or deactivates fast battle mode.
add_ideology	Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group.
fastbuild	Activates or deactivates fast-build mode.
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	Activates or deactivates main swapchains vsync.
textureviewer	Allows you to view textures in Victoria 3.
texturelist	Displays a list of textures in the game.
skip_migration	Activates or deactivates migration skipping.
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 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	Enables or disables province borders of the selected areas.
Log.ClearAll	Clears all logs in your current save file.
nosecession	Activates or deactivates 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 more 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	Activates or deactivates the cheat mode skip_migration.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)	Changes the current date of your game.

These console commands are powerful tools that can significantly alter your gameplay experience in Victoria 3. While they can be tempting, especially for those who are struggling or want to experiment, it's recommended not to use them on your first playthrough. Enjoy the challenge and learning curve of the game before diving into cheats. Remember, the goal is to have fun!

Victoria 3 is available now on PC.

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