Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide %v

Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide

Building a nation in *Victoria 3* is a challenging endeavor, filled with trials and strategic decisions. For those looking to experiment with the game's mechanics, using console commands and cheats can offer a unique way to explore and master the game's complexities.

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 game's settings.
Navigate to the 'General' tab and locate the 'Launch Options' section.
Enter "-debug_mode" in the text box.
Launch the game and press the "~" key to access the debug menu.

Once you've enabled the debug mode, you'll unlock a range of console commands that can dramatically alter your gameplay experience. From changing laws to annexing nations, these commands give you god-like control over the game's world.

All Console Commands

Here is a comprehensive list of console commands available in *Victoria 3*:

Console Command	Description
help	Displays 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	Creates a dump file in debug.log with complete population history.
change_law	Alters laws in a specified country within Victoria 3.
fastbattle	Activates or deactivates fast battle mode.
add_ideology	Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group.
fastbuild	Enables or disables fast-build mode.
add_approval	Increases your approval rating with the selected group.
add_clout	Boosts 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	Improves relations with the selected country.
yesmen	Makes everyone agree to your nation's proposals.
vsyncf	Toggles the 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	Activates or deactivates migration skipping.
update_employment	Transfers employees between buildings.
validate_employment	Prints unemployment statistics for 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 wage of the selected building.
province borders	Enables or disables province borders of selected areas.
Log.ClearAll	Clears all logs in your current save file.
nosecession	Activates or deactivates 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.
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 deactivates the cheat mode for skipping migration.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)	Changes the current date of your game.

These commands provide a broad spectrum of control over *Victoria 3*, allowing players to experiment with different scenarios and outcomes. While I wouldn't suggest using these on your first playthrough to preserve the game's intended experience, they can be a fun way to explore once you're familiar with the game mechanics.

*Victoria 3* is now available on PC, offering players a rich platform to build and manage their nations with or without the aid of these powerful cheats.