Building a nation in *Victoria 3* is a complex endeavor that often involves trial and error. For those looking to enhance or experiment with their gameplay experience, the game offers a variety of console commands and cheats that can be used to bend the rules of the game to your will.
How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3
To activate console commands in *Victoria 3*, follow these simple steps:
- Launch Steam and navigate to *Victoria 3* in your library.
- Right-click on the game's title to open the settings.
- Go to the 'General' tab and find 'Launch Options'.
- Type “-debug_mode” into the text box provided.
- Start the game, and once in, press the “~” key on your keyboard to open the debug menu.
All Console Commands
Once you've enabled debug mode, you'll have access to a range of console commands in *Victoria 3* that can significantly alter your gameplay. These commands can transform you into a god-like figure within the game, enabling you to manipulate everything from laws and country annexations to population statistics and technological advancements. Here's a comprehensive list of available commands:
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | List all available console commands in *Victoria 3*. |
| annex | Allows you to annex a specific country. |
| annex_all | Enables you to annex all countries in the game. |
| create_pop_history | Creates a dump file in debug.log with a complete population history. |
| change_law | Changes laws within a specific country in *Victoria 3*. |
| fastbattle | Toggles fast battle mode on or off. |
| add_ideology | Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group. |
| fastbuild | Toggles fast-build mode on or off. |
| add_approval | Increases your approval rating with the selected group. |
| add_clout | Increases your clout rating with the selected group. |
| add_loyalists | Increases the number of loyalist population in your country. |
| add_radicals | Increases the number of radical population in your country. |
| add_relations | Increases relations with the selected country. |
| yesmen | Makes everyone agree to your nation’s proposals. |
| vsyncf | Toggles main swapchains vsync on or off. |
| textureviewer | Allows you to view textures in *Victoria 3*. |
| texturelist | Displays a list of textures in the game. |
| skip_migration | Toggles migration skipping on or off. |
| update_employment | Transfers employees between buildings. |
| validate_employment | Prints out unemployment statistics in the selected state. |
| create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id] | Allows you to create a new nation. |
| popstat | Shows the total number of active population. |
| enable_ai | Enables AI in your current game. |
| disable_ai | Disables AI in your current game. |
| Application.ChangeResolution | Changes your game's current resolution. |
| research (technology key) | Grants the selected technology to your country. |
| set_devastation_level | Sets the devastation level of the selected area. |
| wagerate | Changes the selected building's wage. |
| province borders | Toggles province borders of the selected areas on or off. |
| Log.ClearAll | Clears all logs in your current save file. |
| nosecession | Toggles the secessions cheat mode in *Victoria 3* on or off. |
| norevolution | Prevents revolutions from occurring in your game. |
| own (province id or state region tag) (country tag) | Changes the owner of the selected region. |
| kill_character (name) | Kills the selected character. |
| money (amount) | Adds the specified amount of money. |
| ignore_government_support | Enables ignoring government support in *Victoria 3*. |
| Observe | Toggles the observation mode. |
| changestatepop | Allows you to alter the population number of a certain group. |
| skip_migration | Toggles the cheat mode skip_migration on or off. |
| date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh) | Changes the current date of your game. |
These commands offer a broad spectrum of control over the game, from manipulating diplomatic relations to altering economic and social structures within *Victoria 3*. While using these cheats can enhance your gameplay experience, it's recommended to avoid them on your first playthrough to fully appreciate the game's intended challenge and depth. However, there's no harm in using them if your primary goal is to have fun and explore different scenarios.
*Victoria 3 is available now on PC.*
