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Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide

Building a nation is a complex endeavor that often involves a lot of trial and error. For those looking to experiment with the dynamics of Victoria 3, using console commands and cheats can offer a unique way to manipulate the game's mechanics. Here's how you can dive into this feature to enhance your gaming experience.

How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3

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

Launch Steam and navigate to Victoria 3 in your library.
Right-click on the game and select 'Properties'.
Go to the 'General' tab and find the 'Launch Options' section.
Type in "-debug_mode" and save your settings.
Start the game and press the "~" key on your keyboard to access the debug menu.

All Console Commands for Victoria 3

Once you've activated the debug mode, you can use a variety of console commands to tweak the game to your liking. These commands can give you god-like control over the game, allowing you to alter laws, annex countries, and even manipulate population statistics. Here's a comprehensive list of commands you can use:

Console Command	Description
help	Lists all available console commands in Victoria 3.
annex	Allows you to annex a specific country.
annex_all	Enables you to annex all countries in the game.
create_pop_history	Creates a dump file in debug.log with a complete population history.
change_law	Changes laws in a specific country within Victoria 3.
fastbattle	Toggles fast battle mode on or off.
add_ideology	Adds an ideology to your chosen 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 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	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	Changes your game’s current 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 selected building’s wage.
province borders	Toggles province borders of the selected areas on or off.
Log.ClearAll	Clears all logs in your current save file.
nosecession	Toggles the secessions cheat mode in Victoria 3 on or off.
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 more money to your treasury.
ignore_government_support	Enables ignoring government support in Victoria 3.
Observe	Toggles the observation mode.
changestatepop	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 commands provide a wide range of options for players looking to experiment with different scenarios in Victoria 3. While it's recommended to experience the game in its original form on your first playthrough, there's nothing wrong with using these cheats to enhance your fun and creativity in the game.

Victoria 3 is available now on PC.