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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 that often involves a lot of trial and error. If you're looking to experiment with the game mechanics or just want to have some fun, using console commands and cheats can provide a unique experience. Here's how you can enhance your gameplay with these tools.

How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3

To activate console commands in *Victoria 3*, follow these steps:

Launch Steam and select *Victoria 3* from your library.
Right-click on the game title and open the settings.
Navigate to the 'General' tab and locate 'Launch Options'.
Enter "-debug_mode" in the text box and launch the game.
Once in the game, press the "~" key to open the debug menu.

All Console Commands

After enabling debug mode, you can utilize a variety of console commands to manipulate the game environment. These commands can help you act like a god within *Victoria 3*, from altering laws and annexing countries to speeding up battles and construction. Here's a comprehensive list of console 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	Generates a dump file in debug.log with a complete population history.
change_law	Changes laws in a specific country within Victoria 3.
fastbattle	Activates or disables fast battle mode.
add_ideology	Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group.
fastbuild	Activates or disables 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	Increases relations with the selected country.
yesmen	Makes everyone agree to your nation's proposals.
vsyncf	Activates or disables main swapchains vsync.
textureviewer	Allows you to view textures in Victoria 3.
texturelist	Displays a list of textures in the game.
skip_migration	Activates or disables migration skipping.
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	Enables or disables province borders of the selected areas.
Log.ClearAll	Clears all logs in your current save file.
nosecession	Activates or disables 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 selected character.
money (amount)	Adds more 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	Activates or disables the cheat mode skip_migration.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)	Changes the current date of your game.

These console commands offer a wide range of options for manipulating *Victoria 3*. While it's recommended to enjoy your first playthrough without cheats to experience the full depth of the game, using these commands can add a fun twist to your gameplay once you're familiar with the mechanics.

*Victoria 3* is now available on PC, providing players with an immersive experience in nation-building and management.

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