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All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

by Andrew Mar 21,2025

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.

How to Activate Console Commands in Victoria 3

To unlock the power of console commands, follow these steps:

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_mode into the text box.
Launch the game. Press the tilde key (~) to open the debug console.

All Available Console Commands in Victoria 3

With debug mode enabled, you can utilize a variety of commands to significantly alter gameplay. These commands provide god-like control, allowing you to manipulate laws, influence populations, and even annex entire nations.

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 debug.log file 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 nations agree to your proposals.
vsyncf	Enables or disables main swapchains vsync.
textureviewer	Views textures within Victoria 3.
texturelist	Displays a list of 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 a selected building's wage.
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 considerable advantages, it's recommended to avoid them during your first playthrough to fully experience the game's intended challenges. Use them responsibly and enjoy the expanded possibilities they offer.

Victoria 3 is available now on PC.

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