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All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

by Scarlett Mar 16,2025

Building a nation in Victoria 3 is a complex undertaking, often requiring considerable trial and error. 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

Enabling console commands in Victoria 3 is straightforward:

Launch Steam and locate Victoria 3 in your library.
Right-click the game title and select "Properties."
Navigate to the "General" tab and find the "Launch Options" field.
Enter -debug_mode into the text box.
Launch the game. Press the "~" key to open the debug menu.

All Available Console Commands in Victoria 3

With the -debug_mode launch option enabled, you can now utilize the following console commands:

Console Command	Description
help	Lists all available console commands in Victoria 3.
annex	Allows you to annex a specific country.
annex_all	Allows you to annex all countries in the game.
create_pop_history	Creates a dump file in 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	Increases relations with a selected country.
yesmen	Makes all factions agree to your nation's proposals.
vsyncf	Enables or disables main swapchains vsync.
textureviewer	Allows you to view game textures.
texturelist	Displays a list of game textures.
skip_migration	Enables or disables migration skipping.
update_employment	Allows you to transfer 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	Displays the total active population count.
enable_ai	Enables AI in your current game.
disable_ai	Disables AI in your 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 your current save file.
nosecession	Enables or disables the secession cheat.
norevolution	Prevents revolutions from occurring.
own (province id or state region tag) (country tag)	Changes the owner of a selected region.
kill_character (name)	Kills the selected character.
money (amount)	Adds a specified amount of money.
ignore_government_support	Ignores government support requirements.
Observe	Toggles observation mode.
changestatepop	Allows you to alter the population numbers of a specific group.
skip_migration	Enables or disables the `skip_migration` cheat.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)	Changes the in-game date.

While these commands offer significant control, it's recommended to avoid them on your first playthrough to fully experience the game's core mechanics. However, they can be a valuable tool for experimentation and overcoming specific challenges.

Victoria 3 is available now on PC.

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