Victoria 3: Full List of Console Commands and Cheats Revealed

Building a nation in Victoria 3 is a challenging endeavor, often requiring numerous trials and adjustments. For those looking to experiment with the game mechanics or simply enjoy a more relaxed gameplay experience, using console commands and cheats can be a tempting shortcut. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to activate and utilize these commands in Victoria 3.

How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3

To access the powerful console commands in Victoria 3, follow these steps:

Launch Steam and navigate to Victoria 3 in your library.
Open the game's settings by right-clicking on the game title.
Go to General and find the Launch Options.
Enter “-debug_mode” into the text box and launch the game.
Once in the game, press the "~" key to open the debug menu.

With the debug menu at your fingertips, you're ready to wield the power of these commands.

All Console Commands

After enabling debug mode, you can use a variety of console commands in Victoria 3 to manipulate the game world to your liking. Below is a detailed table of available commands and their functions:

Console Command	Description
help	Lists all available console commands in Victoria 3.
annex [country tag]	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 [country tag] [law key]	Changes laws in a specific country within Victoria 3.
fastbattle	Toggles fast battle mode on or off.
add_ideology [interest group] [ideology]	Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group.
fastbuild	Toggles fast-build mode on or off.
add_approval [interest group] [amount]	Increases your approval rating with the selected group.
add_clout [interest group] [amount]	Increases your clout rating with the selected group.
add_loyalists [amount]	Increases the number of loyalist population in your country.
add_radicals [amount]	Increases the number of radical population in your country.
add_relations [country tag] [amount]	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	Transfers employees between buildings.
validate_employment [state]	Prints unemployment statistics in the selected state.
create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id]	Enables you to create a new nation.
popstat	Displays the total number of active population.
enable_ai	Enables AI in your current game.
disable_ai	Disables AI in your current game.
Application.ChangeResolution [width] [height]	Changes your game's current resolution.
research [technology key]	Grants the selected technology to your country.
set_devastation_level [state] [level]	Sets the devastation level of the selected area.
wagerate [building] [rate]	Changes the selected building's wage rate.
province borders	Toggles province borders on or off for selected areas.
Log.ClearAll	Clears all logs in your current save file.
nosecession	Toggles 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 the specified amount of money to your treasury.
ignore_government_support	Enables ignoring government support in Victoria 3.
Observe	Toggles the observation mode on or off.
changestatepop [state] [population group] [amount]	Alters the population number of a certain group in a state.
skip_migration	Toggles the cheat mode skip_migration on or off.
date [yyyy.mm.dd.hh]	Changes the current date of your game.

These console commands offer a wealth of options for players to experiment with in Victoria 3. While it's recommended to experience the game in its vanilla state for your first playthrough, there's no harm in using these cheats to enhance your enjoyment and explore different scenarios.

Victoria 3 is available now on PC.