Mastering Victoria 3: A Guide to Console Commands and Cheats
Building a nation in Victoria 3 can be challenging. If you're looking to experiment or overcome obstacles, utilizing console commands can provide a significant advantage. This guide details how to activate the console and lists all available commands.
Activating Console Commands:
- Launch Steam and locate Victoria 3 in your library.
- Right-click the game title and select "Properties."
- Navigate to the "General" tab and find "Launch Options."
- Enter
-debug_modein the text box. - Launch the game and press the
~key to open the console.
Complete List of Console Commands:
The following table outlines all available console commands and their functions. Remember, using these commands can significantly alter the gameplay experience.
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | Lists all available console commands. |
| annex | Annexes a specific country. |
| annex_all | Annexes all countries in the game. |
| create_pop_history | Creates a debug.log file containing complete population history. |
| change_law | Modifies laws within a specific country. |
| fastbattle | Enables or disables fast battle mode. |
| add_ideology | Adds an ideology to a chosen interest group. |
| fastbuild | Enables or disables fast build mode. |
| add_approval | Increases approval rating with a selected group. |
| add_clout | Increases clout rating with a selected group. |
| add_loyalists | Increases the loyalist population in your country. |
| add_radicals | Increases the radical population in your country. |
| add_relations | Increases relations with a selected country. |
| yesmen | Ensures all proposals are accepted. |
| vsyncf | Enables or disables main swapchains vsync. |
| textureviewer | Allows viewing game textures. |
| texturelist | Displays a list of game textures. |
| skip_migration | Enables or disables migration skipping. |
| update_employment | Transfers employees between buildings. |
| validate_employment | Prints unemployment statistics for a selected state. |
| create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id] | Creates a new nation. |
| popstat | Displays the total active population count. |
| enable_ai | Enables AI in the game. |
| disable_ai | Disables AI in the game. |
| Application.ChangeResolution | Changes the game resolution. |
| research (technology key) | Grants a specific technology to your country. |
| set_devastation_level | Sets the devastation level of a selected area. |
| wagerate | Changes a building's wage. |
| province borders | Enables or disables province borders. |
| Log.ClearAll | Clears all logs from the current save file. |
| nosecession | Enables or disables the secession cheat. |
| norevolution | Prevents revolutions from occurring. |
| own (province id or state region tag) (country tag) | Changes ownership of a selected region. |
| kill_character (name) | Kills a specific character. |
| money (amount) | Adds a specified amount of money. |
| ignore_government_support | Ignores government support requirements. |
| Observe | Toggles observation mode. |
| changestatepop | Modifies the population number of a specific group. |
| skip_migration | Enables or disables the skip_migration cheat. |
| date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh) | Changes the in-game date. |
While these commands offer considerable power, it's recommended to avoid them during your first playthrough to fully experience the game's intended challenges. Victoria 3 is available now on PC.
