Building a nation is no easy task, and it often involves a lot of trial and error. For those looking to experiment or gain an edge in Victoria 3, using console commands and cheats can provide a unique way to explore the game's mechanics. Here's how you can dive into this feature and what commands are at your disposal.
How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3
To unlock the power of console commands in Victoria 3, follow these steps:
- Launch Steam and select Victoria 3 from your library.
- Open the game's settings by right-clicking the title.
- Navigate to General and look for Launch Options.
- In the text box, type “-debug_mode” and hit enter.
- Launch the game and press the “~” key to open the debug menu.
Once you've activated debug mode, you're ready to wield these powerful tools.
All Console Commands
With debug mode enabled, you can use a variety of console commands to manipulate the game world of Victoria 3. Here's a comprehensive list of commands that can turn you into a virtual deity within the game:
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | Lists all available console commands in *Victoria 3*. |
| annex [country tag] | 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 [country tag] [law key] | Changes laws in a specific country within *Victoria 3*. |
| fastbattle | Toggles fast battle mode on or off. |
| add_ideology [interest group] [ideology key] | Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group. |
| fastbuild | Toggles fast-build mode on or off. |
| add_approval [interest group] [amount] | Increases your approval rating with the selected group. |
| add_clout [interest group] [amount] | Increases your clout rating with the selected group. |
| add_loyalists [country tag] [amount] | Increases the number of loyalist population in your country. |
| add_radicals [country tag] [amount] | Increases the number of radical population in your country. |
| add_relations [country tag] [amount] | 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 [state id] | Prints out unemployment statistics in the selected state. |
| create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id] | Creates a new nation with specified parameters. |
| popstat | Displays the total number of active population. |
| enable_ai | Enables AI in your current game. |
| disable_ai | Disables AI in your current game. |
| Application.ChangeResolution [width] [height] | Changes your game’s current resolution. |
| research [technology key] | Grants the selected technology to your country. |
| set_devastation_level [state id] [level] | Sets the devastation level of the selected area. |
| wagerate [building key] [amount] | 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 [state id] [pop type] [amount] | Alters the population number of a certain group in a state. |
| skip_migration | Toggles the cheat mode for skipping migration on or off. |
| date [yyyy.mm.dd.hh] | Changes the current date of your game. |
These commands offer a wide range of possibilities, from altering the political landscape to managing your nation's economy and population. While using these cheats can be tempting, it's advisable to experience the game's intended challenge on your first playthrough. However, once you're familiar with the game, these commands can enhance your enjoyment and allow you to experiment with different scenarios.
Victoria 3 is available now on PC.
