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Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide

Author: Nova May 12,2025

Building a nation in *Victoria 3* can be a complex and rewarding challenge, often requiring a lot of trial and error. For those looking to bend the rules a bit, using console commands and cheats can offer a unique way to experiment with the game mechanics. Here's how you can harness these tools to enhance your gameplay experience.

How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3

To start using console commands in *Victoria 3*, follow these straightforward steps:

Launch Steam and navigate to *Victoria 3* in your library.
Right-click on the game title and select 'Properties' to open the settings.
Go to the 'General' tab and find the 'Launch Options' field.
Enter “-debug_mode” into the text box and save your changes.
Start the game, and once you're in, press the “~” key on your keyboard to access the debug menu.

All Console Commands

Once you've enabled debug mode, a plethora of console commands becomes available, allowing you to manipulate the game in various ways. Whether you're looking to annex territories, alter laws, or even control the game's AI, these commands give you the power to shape your nation's destiny as you see fit.

Console Command	Description
help	Displays a list of all available console commands in Victoria 3.
annex	Allows you to annex a specific country.
annex_all	Enables you to annex all countries within the game.
create_pop_history	Generates a dump file in debug.log containing a complete population history.
change_law	Permits altering laws in a specific country within Victoria 3.
fastbattle	Toggles fast battle mode on or off.
add_ideology	Adds a specified 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	Improves relations with the selected country.
yesmen	Makes everyone agree to your nation's proposals.
vsyncf	Toggles the main swapchains vsync on or off.
textureviewer	Allows viewing of textures within Victoria 3.
texturelist	Displays a list of textures in the game.
skip_migration	Activates or deactivates migration skipping.
update_employment	Allows transferring employees between buildings.
validate_employment	Prints out unemployment statistics for the selected state.
create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id]	Enables creating 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 resolution of the game.
research (technology key)	Grants the selected technology to your country.
set_devastation_level	Sets the devastation level of the selected area.
wagerate	Adjusts the wage of the selected building.
province borders	Toggles province borders for the selected areas on or off.
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 specified character.
money (amount)	Adds the specified amount of money to your nation's funds.
ignore_government_support	Allows ignoring government support in Victoria 3.
Observe	Toggles the observation mode on or off.
changestatepop	Allows altering the population number of a certain group.
skip_migration	Activates or deactivates the cheat mode for skipping migration.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)	Changes the current date of your game.

These console commands offer a wide range of possibilities in *Victoria 3*. While it's advisable to enjoy your first playthrough without them, there's no harm in using these cheats to experiment and have fun with the game. Remember, *Victoria 3* is now available on PC, ready for you to explore and master its intricate world.