Building a nation in Victoria 3 is a complex undertaking, demanding strategy and careful planning. However, if you're looking to experiment or overcome challenges, the game offers a range of console commands and cheats to alter gameplay.
How to Activate Console Commands in Victoria 3
Enabling console commands requires a simple setup:
- Open Steam and locate Victoria 3 in your library.
- Right-click the game and select "Properties."
- Navigate to the "General" tab and find the "Launch Options" field.
- Enter
-debug_modein the text box. - Launch the game. Press the tilde key (~) to open the debug menu.
All Available Console Commands in Victoria 3
With debug mode enabled, you can use the following commands to significantly impact your game:
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | Lists all available console commands. |
| 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 | Makes all factions agree to your proposals. |
| vsyncf | Enables or disables main swapchains vsync. |
| textureviewer | Allows viewing 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 for the current game. |
| disable_ai | Disables AI for the current game. |
| Application.ChangeResolution | Changes the game resolution. |
| research (technology key) | Grants a specified 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 from 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 specified character. |
| money (amount) | Adds a specified amount of money. |
| ignore_government_support | Ignores government support requirements. |
| Observe | Toggles observation mode. |
| changestatepop | Modifies the population numbers of a specific group. |
| skip_migration | Enables or disables the skip_migration cheat. |
| date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh) | Changes the in-game date. |
While these commands offer significant advantages, it's recommended to avoid them during your first playthrough to fully experience the game's intended challenges. However, using them strategically can enhance replayability and experimentation.
Victoria 3 is available now on PC.
