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Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide

Author：Kristen Update：Mar 28,2025

Building a nation in *Victoria 3* is a challenging endeavor, often involving a lot of trial and error. If you're looking to bypass some of the complexities and have a bit of fun, you can use console commands and cheats to enhance your gameplay experience. Here's how you can tap into this world of shortcuts and become a virtual god in your game.

How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3

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

Launch Steam and navigate to *Victoria 3* in your library.
Right-click on the game title and select 'Properties' to access the game's settings.
Go to the 'General' tab and find the 'Launch Options' section.
Enter "-debug_mode" in the text box provided.
Start the game and press the "~" key on your keyboard to open the debug menu.

Once you've followed these steps, you're ready to use the console commands listed below to manipulate the game to your liking.

All Console Commands

With the debug mode enabled, you can now wield a variety of console commands in *Victoria 3*. These commands can significantly alter your gameplay, from annexing nations to changing laws and even manipulating your nation's economy. Here's a comprehensive list of commands you can use:

Console Command	Description
help	Displays 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	Displays unemployment statistics in the selected state.
create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id]	Allows 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 the specified amount of money.
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 are all the console commands available for use in *Victoria 3*. While it's advisable to enjoy the game's natural challenges on your first playthrough, using these cheats can add a fun twist to your subsequent games. Just remember, the primary goal is to enjoy your gaming experience.

*Victoria 3 is available now on PC.*