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Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide

Author : Christian May 17,2025

Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide

Building a nation in *Victoria 3* involves a complex web of strategies and decisions, but if you're looking to shortcut some of the challenges, you can use console commands and cheats. These tools can transform your gameplay experience, offering you god-like control over the game's mechanics.

How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3

To harness the power of console commands in *Victoria 3*, follow these steps:

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

All Console Commands

After enabling debug mode, you'll have access to a plethora of console commands in *Victoria 3*. These commands can dramatically alter the game's dynamics, from annexing nations to changing laws and boosting your approval ratings. Here’s a comprehensive list of commands you can use:

Console CommandDescription
helpLists all available console commands in *Victoria 3*.
annex [country tag]Allows you to annex a specific country.
annex_allEnables you to annex all countries in the game.
create_pop_historyCreates a dump file in debug.log with complete population history.
change_law [country tag] [law]Alters laws in a specific country in *Victoria 3*.
fastbattleActivates or deactivates fast battle mode.
add_ideology [interest group] [ideology]Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group.
fastbuildActivates or deactivates fast-build mode.
add_approval [interest group] [amount]Increases your approval rating with the selected group.
add_clout [interest group] [amount]Increases your clout rating with the selected group.
add_loyalists [country tag] [amount]Increases the number of loyalist population in your country.
add_radicals [country tag] [amount]Increases the number of radical population in your country.
add_relations [country tag] [amount]Increases relations with the selected country.
yesmenMakes everyone agree to your nation’s proposals.
vsyncfActivates or deactivates main swapchains vsync.
textureviewerAllows you to view textures in *Victoria 3*.
texturelistDisplays a list of textures in the game.
skip_migrationActivates or deactivates migration skipping.
update_employmentAllows you to transfer employees between buildings.
validate_employmentPrints out unemployment statistics in the selected state.
create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id]Enables you to create a new nation.
popstatShows the total number of active population.
enable_aiEnables AI in your current game.
disable_aiDisables AI in your current game.
Application.ChangeResolution [width] [height] [fullscreen]Changes your game’s current resolution.
research [technology key]Grants the selected technology to your country.
set_devastation_level [state region tag] [level]Sets the devastation level of the selected area.
wagerate [building] [amount]Changes the selected building’s wage.
province borders [state region tag]Enables or disables province borders of the selected areas.
Log.ClearAllClears all logs in your current save file.
nosecessionActivates or deactivates the secessions cheat mode in *Victoria 3*.
norevolutionPrevents 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 more money to your treasury.
ignore_government_supportEnables ignoring government support in *Victoria 3*.
ObserveToggles the observation mode.
changestatepop [state region tag] [pop type] [amount]Allows you to alter the population number of a certain group.
date [yyyy.mm.dd.hh]Changes the current date of your game.

These are all the console commands at your disposal in *Victoria 3*. While it's recommended to experience the game's challenges on your first playthrough, there's no harm in using these cheats for fun and experimentation in subsequent games.

*Victoria 3* is now available on PC, ready for you to shape the course of history, with or without a little help from these cheats.

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