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All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

Author : Natalie

Mar 17,2025

Building a nation in Victoria 3 is a complex undertaking, often demanding numerous attempts and adjustments. However, if you're looking to experiment, the game offers a range of console commands and cheats to significantly alter your gameplay.

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Enabling Console Commands in Victoria 3:

Open Steam and locate Victoria 3 in your library.
Right-click the game title and select "Properties."
Navigate to the "General" tab and find "Launch Options."
Enter -debug_mode in the text box.
Launch the game and press the "~" key to access the debug menu. Related: The Escapist’s Best Games of 2024

Complete List of Console Commands:

Activating the debug mode via the Launch Options grants access to a powerful array of console commands, effectively transforming you into a game-altering deity. From manipulating national laws to ensuring universal agreement on your proposals, the possibilities are virtually limitless.

Console Command	Description
help	Lists all available console commands in Victoria 3.
annex	Allows annexation of a specific country.
annex_all	Annexes all countries in the game.
create_pop_history	Creates a dump file (debug.log) containing complete population history.
change_law	Modifies laws within a specific country.
fastbattle	Enables or disables fast battle mode.
add_ideology	Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group.
fastbuild	Enables or disables fast-build mode.
add_approval	Increases your approval rating with a selected group.
add_clout	Increases your 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	Improves relations with a selected country.
yesmen	Ensures universal agreement on your nation's proposals.
vsyncf	Enables or disables main swapchains vsync.
textureviewer	Allows viewing of Victoria 3 textures.
texturelist	Displays a list of textures.
skip_migration	Enables or disables migration skipping.
update_employment	Transfers employees between buildings.
validate_employment	Prints unemployment statistics for the selected state.
create_country \[country definition\] \[country type\] \[culture\] \[state id\]	Creates a new nation.
popstat	Displays the total active population count.
enable_ai	Enables AI in your game.
disable_ai	Disables AI in your game.
Application.ChangeResolution	Changes the game's resolution.
research (technology key)	Grants the selected technology to your country.
set_devastation_level	Sets the devastation level of a selected area.
wagerate	Changes the wage of a selected building.
province borders	Enables or disables province borders in selected areas.
Log.ClearAll	Clears all logs in your current save file.
nosecession	Enables or disables the secession cheat mode.
norevolution	Prevents revolutions from occurring.
own (province id or state region tag) (country tag)	Changes ownership of a selected region.
kill_character (name)	Kills the selected character.
money (amount)	Adds a specified amount of money.
ignore_government_support	Enables ignoring government support.
Observe	Toggles observation mode.
changestatepop	Modifies the population number of a specific group.
skip_migration	Enables or disables the `skip_migration` cheat mode.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)	Changes the current game date.

These commands offer extensive control over your Victoria 3 experience. While not recommended for a first playthrough, their use can enhance enjoyment and experimentation.

Victoria 3 is available now on PC.