All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats
Building a nation in Victoria 3 is a complex undertaking, often requiring countless hours of strategic planning and careful management. However, for those seeking a more… expedited path to power, a collection of console commands and cheats offers a tantalizing alternative.
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Enabling Console Commands in Victoria 3:
- Launch Steam and locate Victoria 3 in your library.
- Right-click the game title and select "Properties."
- Navigate to the "General" tab and find the "Launch Options" field.
- Enter
-debug_mode
into the text box. - Launch the game and press the "~" key to open the debug menu. Related: The Escapist’s Best Games of 2024
All Available Console Commands:
Activating the debug mode via the launch options grants access to a powerful array of console commands, transforming you into a virtual god within the game. From manipulating laws and annexing nations to influencing populations and accelerating construction, the possibilities are nearly limitless.
Console Command | Description |
---|---|
help | Lists all available console commands in *Victoria 3*. |
annex | Annex a specific country. |
annex_all | Annex all countries in the game. |
create_pop_history | Creates a dump file (debug.log) 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 | Forces all nations to agree to your proposals. |
vsyncf | Enables or disables main swapchains vsync. |
textureviewer | Allows viewing of 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 current game. |
disable_ai | Disables AI in the current game. |
Application.ChangeResolution | Changes the game's resolution. |
research (technology key) | Grants a selected technology to your country. |
set_devastation_level | Sets the devastation level of a selected area. |
wagerate | Changes the wage of a selected building. |
province borders | Enables or disables province borders in selected areas. |
Log.ClearAll | Clears all logs in 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 selected character. |
money (amount) | Adds a specified amount of money. |
ignore_government_support | Ignores government support. |
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 current game date. |
While these commands offer unparalleled control, it's recommended to avoid them during initial playthroughs to fully appreciate the game's inherent challenges. However, if you're seeking a more relaxed or experimental experience, utilizing these cheats can be a fun way to explore Victoria 3's mechanics.
Victoria 3 is available now on PC.
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