Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide

Author : Sarah Apr 06,2025

Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide

Building a nation in Victoria 3 can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, often requiring a lot of trial and error. For those looking to experiment with the game mechanics or simply have a bit of fun, using console commands and cheats can be an intriguing option. Here's how you can dive into the world of cheats in Victoria 3.

How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3

To activate console commands in Victoria 3, follow these steps:

  1. Launch Steam and select Victoria 3 from your library.
  2. Open the game's settings by right-clicking on the title.
  3. Navigate to General and find Launch Options.
  4. Enter “-debug_mode” in the text box.
  5. Launch the game and press the “~” key to open the debug menu.

Once you've enabled debug mode, you're ready to use a variety of console commands to manipulate the game to your liking.

All Console Commands

After setting up the Launch Options, you can use the following console commands in Victoria 3 to enhance your gameplay experience:

Console CommandDescription
helpList all available console commands in *Victoria 3*.
annexAllows you to annex a specific country.
annex_allEnables you to annex all countries in the game.
create_pop_historyGenerates a dump file in debug.log with a complete population history.
change_lawAlters laws in a specific country in *Victoria 3*.
fastbattleActivates or disables fast battle mode.
add_ideologyAdds an ideology to your chosen interest group.
fastbuildActivates or disables fast-build mode.
add_approvalIncreases your approval rating with the selected group.
add_cloutIncreases your clout rating with the selected group.
add_loyalistsIncreases the number of loyalist population in your country.
add_radicalsIncreases the number of radical population in your country.
add_relationsIncreases relations with the selected country.
yesmenMakes everyone agree to your nation's proposals.
vsyncfActivates or disables main swapchains vsync.
textureviewerAllows you to view textures in *Victoria 3*.
texturelistDisplays a list of textures in the game.
skip_migrationActivates or disables migration skipping.
update_employmentAllows you to transfer employees between buildings.
validate_employmentPrints out unemployment statistics in the selected state.
create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id]Enables you to create a new nation.
popstatShows the total number of active population.
enable_aiEnables AI in your current game.
disable_aiDisables AI in your current game.
Application.ChangeResolutionChanges your game's current resolution.
research (technology key)Grants the selected technology to your country.
set_devastation_levelSets the devastation level of the selected area.
wagerateChanges the selected building's wage.
province bordersEnables or disables province borders of the selected areas.
Log.ClearAllClears all logs in your current save file.
nosecessionActivates or disables the secessions cheat mode in *Victoria 3*.
norevolutionPrevents 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 more money.
ignore_government_supportEnables ignoring government support in *Victoria 3*.
ObserveToggles the observation mode.
changestatepopAllows you to alter the population number of a certain group.
skip_migrationActivates or disables the cheat mode skip_migration.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)Changes the current date of your game.

These commands offer a wide range of possibilities, from altering laws and annexing countries to managing population and resources. While I wouldn't recommend using these cheats on your first playthrough, they can be a fun way to explore the game's mechanics and experiment with different scenarios.

Victoria 3 is available now on PC.