All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

Mastering Victoria 3: A Guide to Console Commands and Cheats

Building a nation in Victoria 3 can be challenging. For players seeking an easier path, console commands offer god-like powers. This guide details how to activate and utilize these cheats.

Activating Console Commands:

Open your Steam library and right-click Victoria 3.
Select "Properties."
Navigate to the "General" tab and find "Launch Options."
Enter "-debug_mode" in the text box.
Launch the game. Press the "~" key to open the console.

Complete List of Console Commands:

The following table lists all available console commands and their functions. Remember, using these commands can significantly alter the gameplay experience.

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 pop history dump file in debug.log.
change_law	Modifies laws in a specific country.
fastbattle	Enables/disables fast battle mode.
add_ideology	Adds an ideology to a selected interest group.
fastbuild	Enables/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 loyalist population in your country.
add_radicals	Increases radical population in your country.
add_relations	Increases relations with a selected country.
yesmen	Makes all nations accept your proposals.
vsyncf	Enables/disables main swapchains vsync.
textureviewer	Views game textures.
texturelist	Displays a list of game textures.
skip_migration	Enables/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	Shows the total active population count.
enable_ai	Enables AI in the game.
disable_ai	Disables AI in the game.
Application.ChangeResolution	Changes game resolution.
research (technology key)	Grants a specific technology to your country.
set_devastation_level	Sets the devastation level of a selected area.
wagerate	Changes a building's wage.
province borders	Enables/disables province borders.
Log.ClearAll	Clears all logs from the save file.
nosecession	Enables/disables the secession cheat.
norevolution	Prevents revolutions.
own (province id or state region tag) (country tag)	Changes ownership of a region.
kill_character (name)	Kills a specific character.
money (amount)	Adds a specified amount of money.
ignore_government_support	Ignores government support requirements.
Observe	Toggles observation mode.
changestatepop	Alters the population number of a specific group.
skip_migration	Enables/disables the skip_migration cheat.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)	Changes the in-game date.

While these cheats can enhance gameplay, they are best used after experiencing the game's natural challenges. Victoria 3 is available now on PC.