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All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

by Thomas Mar 17,2025

Building a nation in Victoria 3 is a complex undertaking, demanding strategy and careful planning. However, if you're looking to experiment or overcome challenges, the game offers a range of console commands and cheats.

How to Activate Console Commands in Victoria 3

Launch Steam and locate Victoria 3 in your library.
Right-click the game title and open its settings.
Navigate to "General" and find "Launch Options."
Enter "-debug_mode" in the text box.
Launch the game and press the "~" key to open the debug menu.

All Console Commands in Victoria 3

Activating debug mode unlocks a powerful set of commands, allowing for significant in-game manipulation. From altering laws and annexing nations to controlling population and accelerating development, the possibilities are vast. Use these cheats responsibly and remember they can significantly alter the intended gameplay experience.

Console Command	Description
help	Lists all available console commands in Victoria 3.
annex	Annex a specific country.
annex_all	Annex 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 a chosen interest group.
fastbuild	Enables or disables fast-build mode.
add_approval	Increases approval rating with a selected group.
add_clout	Increases 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	Increases relations with a selected country.
yesmen	Makes all groups agree to your nation's proposals.
vsyncf	Enables or disables main swapchains vsync.
textureviewer	Allows viewing of game textures.
texturelist	Displays a list of game textures.
skip_migration	Enables or disables migration skipping.
update_employment	Transfers employees between buildings.
validate_employment	Prints unemployment statistics for a selected state.
create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id]	Creates a new nation.
popstat	Shows the total active population count.
enable_ai	Enables AI in the current game.
disable_ai	Disables AI in the current 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 the 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	Alters 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.

While these commands offer exciting possibilities, it's recommended to avoid them during your first playthrough to fully experience the game's core mechanics. Victoria 3 is available now on PC.

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