Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide

Building a nation in *Victoria 3* is a complex endeavor, filled with trials and strategic decisions. For those looking to experiment or even cheat a bit, the game offers a range of console commands and cheats to enhance your gameplay experience. Whether you're looking to tweak laws, annex countries, or simply speed up the building process, these commands can transform you into a virtual god of your nation.

How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3

To dive into the world of console commands in *Victoria 3*, follow these steps:

Launch Steam and navigate to *Victoria 3* in your library.
Right-click on the game title and select 'Properties' to open the game's settings.
Under the 'General' tab, find the 'Launch Options' text box.
Enter “-debug_mode” into the text box and confirm.
Start the game, and once in, press the “~” key to open the debug menu.

All Console Commands

With the debug mode activated, you can utilize a variety of console commands in *Victoria 3*. These commands empower you to manipulate the game in ways that can drastically alter your gameplay experience. From changing national laws to annexing entire countries, here's a comprehensive list of commands at your disposal:

Console Command	Description
help	Displays all available console commands in Victoria 3.
annex [country tag]	Allows you to annex a specified country.
annex_all	Enables annexation of all countries in the game.
create_pop_history	Generates a dump file in debug.log with a complete population history.
change_law [country tag] [law]	Alters laws in a specified country in Victoria 3.
fastbattle	Toggles fast battle mode on or off.
add_ideology [interest group] [ideology]	Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group.
fastbuild	Toggles fast-build mode on or off.
add_approval [interest group] [value]	Increases your approval rating with the selected group.
add_clout [interest group] [value]	Increases your clout rating with the selected group.
add_loyalists [country tag] [value]	Increases the number of loyalist population in your country.
add_radicals [country tag] [value]	Increases the number of radical population in your country.
add_relations [country tag] [value]	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 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	Allows you to transfer employees between buildings.
validate_employment [state id]	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 [width] [height]	Changes your game's current resolution.
research [technology key]	Grants the selected technology to your country.
set_devastation_level [state id] [value]	Sets the devastation level of the selected area.
wagerate [building] [value]	Changes the selected building's wage.
province borders [on/off]	Enables or disables province borders of the selected areas.
Log.ClearAll	Clears all logs in your current save file.
nosecession	Toggles the secessions cheat mode on or off 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 [state id] [pop type] [value]	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 are all the console commands you can utilize in *Victoria 3*. While it's advisable to avoid using them on your first playthrough to fully experience the game's challenges, there's no harm in experimenting with these cheats for fun. Remember, the key to enjoying *Victoria 3* is to play in a way that maximizes your enjoyment, whether that involves sticking to the rules or bending them to your will.

*Victoria 3* is available now on PC.