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All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

Author : Nicholas Update : Mar 16,2025

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.