Building a nation in *Victoria 3* is a complex undertaking, demanding strategic planning and careful management. But if you're looking to experiment or simply want to explore the game's mechanics with more freedom, utilizing console commands can offer a unique gameplay experience. This guide provides a comprehensive list of available cheats and how to access them.
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Activating Console Commands in *Victoria 3*
To unlock the power of console commands, follow these steps:
- Launch Steam and locate Victoria 3 in your library.
- Right-click the game title and select "Properties."
- Navigate to the "General" tab and find the "Launch Options" field.
- Enter
-debug_modeinto the text box. - Launch the game. Press the tilde key (~) to open the debug console.
All Console Commands in *Victoria 3*
With -debug_mode enabled, you can now utilize the following commands to significantly alter your gameplay:
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | Lists all available console commands. |
| annex | Annex a specific country. |
| annex_all | Annex all countries in the game. |
| create_pop_history | Creates a debug.log file containing complete population history. |
| change_law | Modify laws within a specific country. |
| fastbattle | Enables or disables fast battle mode. |
| add_ideology | Adds an ideology to a chosen interest group. |
| fastbuild | Enables or disables fast build mode. |
| add_approval | Increases approval rating with a selected group. |
| add_clout | Increases clout rating with a selected group. |
| add_loyalists | Increases the loyalist population in your country. |
| add_radicals | Increases the radical population in your country. |
| add_relations | Increases relations with a selected country. |
| yesmen | Makes all factions agree to your proposals. |
| vsyncf | Enables or disables main swapchains vsync. |
| textureviewer | Allows viewing game textures. |
| texturelist | Displays a list of game textures. |
| skip_migration | Enables or disables migration skipping. |
| update_employment | Transfers employees between buildings. |
| validate_employment | Prints unemployment statistics for a selected state. |
| create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id] | Creates a new nation. |
| popstat | Displays total active population. |
| enable_ai | Enables AI for the current game. |
| disable_ai | Disables AI for the current game. |
| Application.ChangeResolution | Changes the game resolution. |
| research (technology key) | Grants a specific technology to your country. |
| set_devastation_level | Sets the devastation level of a selected area. |
| wagerate | Changes the wage of a selected building. |
| province borders | Enables or disables province borders. |
| Log.ClearAll | Clears all logs from the current save file. |
| nosecession | Enables or disables the secession cheat. |
| norevolution | Prevents revolutions from occurring. |
| own (province id or state region tag) (country tag) | Changes ownership of a selected region. |
| kill_character (name) | Kills a selected character. |
| money (amount) | Adds a specified amount of money. |
| ignore_government_support | Ignores government support requirements. |
| Observe | Toggles observation mode. |
| changestatepop | Modifies the population number of a specific group. |
| skip_migration | Enables or disables the skip_migration cheat. |
| date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh) | Changes the in-game date. |
While these commands offer significant advantages, it's recommended to avoid them during your initial playthrough to fully appreciate the game's core challenges. However, feel free to experiment once you're comfortable with the base mechanics.
Victoria 3 is available now on PC.
