All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

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All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

Mar 18,25

Building a nation in Victoria 3 is a complex undertaking, often demanding countless hours of strategic decision-making. However, for those seeking a more…expeditious path to power, the game offers a range of console commands and cheats.

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Enabling Console Commands in Victoria 3:

Launch Steam and locate Victoria 3 in your library.
Right-click the game title and select "Properties."
Navigate to the "General" tab and find the "Launch Options" field.
Enter -debug_mode into the text box.
Launch the game and press the tilde key (~) to open the debug menu. Related: The Escapist’s Best Games of 2024

All Available Console Commands:

Activating debug mode unlocks a powerful suite of commands, granting near-godlike control over the game. From altering national laws to manipulating populations, the possibilities are vast. Use these cheats responsibly and remember they can significantly alter the intended gameplay experience.

Console Command	Description
help	Lists all available console commands in Victoria 3.
annex	Allows annexation of a specific country.
annex_all	Annexes 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	Improves relations with a selected country.
yesmen	Ensures all proposals from your nation are accepted.
vsyncf	Enables or disables main swapchains vsync.
textureviewer	Allows viewing of 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 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 the wage of a selected building.
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 mode.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)	Changes the game's current date.

While these commands offer significant advantages, they are best used after experiencing the core gameplay. Experimentation is encouraged, but remember that utilizing these cheats may detract from the intended challenge and strategic depth of Victoria 3.

Victoria 3 is available now on PC.

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