Victoria 3: Full List of Console Commands and Cheats
Building a nation in *Victoria 3* is a challenging endeavor filled with trial and error. For those looking to experiment with the game mechanics, or perhaps take a shortcut, using console commands and cheats can be an exciting way to enhance your gameplay experience. Below, you'll find detailed instructions on how to access these powerful tools and a comprehensive list of commands to help you shape the world as you see fit.
How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3
To dive into the world of console commands in *Victoria 3*, follow these steps:
- Launch Steam and select *Victoria 3* from your library.
- Right-click on the game title and open the settings.
- Navigate to the 'General' tab and find 'Launch Options'.
- Enter “-debug_mode” into the text box provided.
- Start the game and press the “~” key on your keyboard to access the debug menu.
Once you've activated the debug mode, you're ready to wield the power of these console commands, turning you into a virtual god over your nation and the world around it.
All Console Commands
With the debug mode enabled, you have access to a range of console commands in *Victoria 3*. These commands can dramatically alter your gameplay, from changing laws within a country to ensuring everyone agrees with your proposals. Here’s a comprehensive list of commands you can use:
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | List all available console commands in *Victoria 3*. |
| annex | Let you annex a certain country. |
| annex_all | Allows you to annex all countries in the game. |
| create_pop_history | Make a dump file in debug.log with a complete pop history. |
| change_law | Alter laws in a certain country in *Victoria 3*. |
| fastbattle | Let you activate or disable fast battle mode. |
| add_ideology | Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group. |
| fastbuild | Let you activate or disable fast-build mode. |
| 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 proposal. |
| vsyncf | Let you activate or disable main swapchains vsync. |
| textureviewer | Let you see textures in *Victoria 3*. |
| texturelist | Displays a texture list in the game. |
| skip_migration | Let you activate or disable migration skipping. |
| update_employment | Let you transfer employees between buildings. |
| validate_employment | Prints out unemployment statistics in the selected state. |
| create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id] | Gives you the ability 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 resolutions. |
| 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 | Enables or disables province borders of the selected areas. |
| Log.ClearAll | Clears all logs in your current save file. |
| nosecession | Let you activate or disable the secessions cheat mode in *Victoria 3*. |
| 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 more money. |
| ignore_government_support | Enables ignoring government support in *Victoria 3*. |
| Observe | Toggles the observation mode. |
| changestatepop | Let you alter the population number of a certain group. |
| skip_migration | Let you activate or disable the cheat mode skip_migration. |
| date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh) | Changes the current date of your game. |
These console commands offer a wide range of possibilities for altering your *Victoria 3* experience. While it's advisable to enjoy your first playthrough without cheats to fully appreciate the game's depth, there's no harm in using these commands to experiment and have fun once you're familiar with the game mechanics.
*Victoria 3 is available now on PC.*
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