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Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide

Author：Kristen Update：May 19,2025

Building a nation in Victoria 3 is a complex endeavor filled with trials and strategies. If you're looking to experiment with the game mechanics or simply have some fun, using console commands and cheats can transform your experience into something more godlike. Here's how you can dive into this feature and a comprehensive list of commands at your disposal.

How To Use Console Commands in Victoria 3

Unlocking the power of console commands in Victoria 3 is straightforward. Follow these steps:

Launch Steam and navigate to Victoria 3 in your library.
Right-click on Victoria 3 to open its settings.
Head to General and find the Launch Options section.
Type in “-debug_mode” into the text box.
Start the game and press the “~” key to access the debug menu.

Once you've enabled the debug mode, you're ready to wield the power of these commands.

All Console Commands

With the debug menu open, you can use a variety of console commands to manipulate Victoria 3 to your heart's content. Here's a detailed list:

Console Command	Description
help	Displays all available console commands in Victoria 3.
annex	Allows you to annex a specific country.
annex_all	Enables annexation of all countries in the game.
create_pop_history	Generates a dump file in debug.log with complete population history.
change_law	Changes laws within a specific country in Victoria 3.
fastbattle	Toggles fast battle mode on or off.
add_ideology	Adds an ideology to the selected interest group.
fastbuild	Toggles fast-build mode on or off.
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	Toggles main swapchains vsync on or off.
textureviewer	Allows viewing of 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 for the selected state.
create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id]	Creates a new nation with specified parameters.
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 the current game 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 wage of the selected building.
province borders	Toggles province borders on or off for selected areas.
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	Alters the population number of a certain group.
skip_migration	Toggles the cheat mode skip_migration.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)	Changes the current date of your game.

These commands offer you a wide range of manipulations within Victoria 3. While it's advised not to use them on your first playthrough to fully experience the game's challenge, there's no harm in experimenting with them for a more relaxed or creative gameplay experience.

Victoria 3 is available now on PC.

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