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All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

by Chloe Mar 15,2025

All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

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:

  1. Open Steam and locate Victoria 3 in your library.
  2. Right-click the game and select "Properties."
  3. Navigate to the "General" tab and find the "Launch Options" field.
  4. Enter -debug_mode in the text box.
  5. 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 CommandDescription
helpLists all available console commands.
annexAnnex a specific country.
annex_allAnnex all countries in the game.
create_pop_historyCreates a dump file (debug.log) containing complete population history.
change_lawModifies laws within a specific country.
fastbattleEnables or disables fast battle mode.
add_ideologyAdds an ideology to a chosen interest group.
fastbuildEnables or disables fast build mode.
add_approvalIncreases approval rating with a selected group.
add_cloutIncreases clout rating with a selected group.
add_loyalistsIncreases the loyalist population in your country.
add_radicalsIncreases the radical population in your country.
add_relationsIncreases relations with a selected country.
yesmenMakes all factions agree to your proposals.
vsyncfEnables or disables main swapchains vsync.
textureviewerAllows viewing game textures.
texturelistDisplays a list of game textures.
skip_migrationEnables or disables migration skipping.
update_employmentTransfers employees between buildings.
validate_employmentPrints unemployment statistics for a selected state.
create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id]Creates a new nation.
popstatDisplays the total active population count.
enable_aiEnables AI for the current game.
disable_aiDisables AI for the current game.
Application.ChangeResolutionChanges the game resolution.
research (technology key)Grants a specified technology to your country.
set_devastation_levelSets the devastation level of a selected area.
wagerateChanges the wage of a selected building.
province bordersEnables or disables province borders in selected areas.
Log.ClearAllClears all logs from the current save file.
nosecessionEnables or disables the secession cheat.
norevolutionPrevents 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_supportIgnores government support requirements.
ObserveToggles observation mode.
changestatepopModifies the population numbers of a specific group.
skip_migrationEnables 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.

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