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All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

Author: Skylar Mar 04,2025

Mastering Victoria 3: A Guide to Console Commands and Cheats

Building a nation in Victoria 3 can be challenging. If you're looking to experiment or overcome obstacles, console commands offer a powerful toolset. This guide details how to activate and utilize these cheats.

Activating Console Commands:

Open your Steam library and locate Victoria 3.
Right-click the game and select "Properties."
Navigate to the "General" tab and find "Launch Options."
Enter -debug_mode in the text box.
Launch the game. Press the tilde key (~) to open the console.

Complete List of Console Commands:

The following table lists all available console commands, providing a description of each function. Remember, using these commands can significantly alter the game 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 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 accept your proposals.
vsyncf	Enables or disables main swapchains vsync.
textureviewer	Views 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	Shows 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 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 or disables province borders.
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 specific character.
money (amount)	Adds a specified amount of money.
ignore_government_support	Ignores government support requirements.
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 in-game date.

While these cheats can enhance gameplay, it's recommended to experience a standard playthrough first to fully appreciate the game's core mechanics. Victoria 3 is available now on PC.