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All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

Author : Carter Mar 17,2025

All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

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:

  1. Launch Steam and locate Victoria 3 in your library.
  2. Right-click the game title and select "Properties."
  3. Navigate to the "General" tab and find the "Launch Options" field.
  4. Enter -debug_mode into the text box.
  5. 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 CommandDescription
helpLists all available console commands.
annexAnnex a specific country.
annex_allAnnex all countries in the game.
create_pop_historyCreates a debug.log file containing complete population history.
change_lawModify laws within a specific country.
fastbattleEnables or disables fast battle mode.
add_ideologyAdds an ideology to a chosen interest group.
fastbuildEnables or disables fast build mode.
add_approvalIncreases approval rating with a selected group.
add_cloutIncreases clout rating with a selected group.
add_loyalistsIncreases the loyalist population in your country.
add_radicalsIncreases the radical population in your country.
add_relationsIncreases relations with a selected country.
yesmenMakes all factions agree to your proposals.
vsyncfEnables or disables main swapchains vsync.
textureviewerAllows viewing game textures.
texturelistDisplays a list of game textures.
skip_migrationEnables or disables migration skipping.
update_employmentTransfers employees between buildings.
validate_employmentPrints unemployment statistics for a selected state.
create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id]Creates a new nation.
popstatDisplays total active population.
enable_aiEnables AI for the current game.
disable_aiDisables AI for the current game.
Application.ChangeResolutionChanges the game resolution.
research (technology key)Grants a specific technology to your country.
set_devastation_levelSets the devastation level of a selected area.
wagerateChanges the wage of a selected building.
province bordersEnables or disables province borders.
Log.ClearAllClears all logs from the current save file.
nosecessionEnables or disables the secession cheat.
norevolutionPrevents 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_supportIgnores government support requirements.
ObserveToggles observation mode.
changestatepopModifies the population number of a specific group.
skip_migrationEnables 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.

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