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Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide

Author：Kristen Update：Apr 12,2025

Building a nation in *Victoria 3* is a complex and rewarding challenge that often involves a lot of trial and error. For those looking to experiment with the game's mechanics or simply have a bit of fun, you can utilize console commands and cheats to enhance your gameplay experience.

How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3

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

Launch Steam and navigate to *Victoria 3* in your library.
Right-click on the game title and select 'Properties' to open the game’s settings.
Go to the 'General' tab and find the 'Launch Options' section.
Type “-debug_mode” in the text box and save.
Launch the game, and once you're in, press the “~” key on your keyboard to open the debug menu.

All Console Commands

After enabling debug mode, you can harness a variety of console commands in *Victoria 3* to manipulate the game world to your liking. Whether it's altering laws, annexing territories, or speeding up battles, these commands give you god-like control over the game.

Console Command	Description
help	Displays a list of 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 in Victoria 3.
fastbattle	Toggles fast battle mode on or off.
add_ideology	Adds a specified ideology to a 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 with specified parameters.
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 wage of the selected building.
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 on or off 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 the specified amount of money to your treasury.
ignore_government_support	Enables ignoring government support in Victoria 3.
Observe	Toggles observation mode.
changestatepop	Allows you to alter the population number of a certain group.
skip_migration	Toggles the cheat mode for skipping migration on or off.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)	Changes the current date of your game.

These console commands provide a wide range of possibilities for *Victoria 3* players. While I wouldn't suggest using them during your first playthrough to fully experience the game's intended challenge, there's no harm in experimenting with these cheats for a more customized and enjoyable gaming experience.

*Victoria 3 is now available on PC.*