Building a nation in *Victoria 3* can be a complex and rewarding challenge, filled with trials and errors. If you're looking to spice up your gameplay or experiment with different scenarios, using console commands and cheats can be an exciting way to dive deeper into the game's mechanics. Here's how you can harness the power of these cheats to become a virtual god in your *Victoria 3* world.
How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3
To activate console commands in *Victoria 3*, follow these steps:
- Launch Steam and select *Victoria 3* from your library.
- Right-click on the game title to open its settings.
- Navigate to the 'General' tab and find 'Launch Options'.
- Type “-debug_mode” into the text box and save.
- Start the game and press the “~” key on your keyboard to open the debug menu.
All Console Commands
Once you've activated debug mode, a plethora of console commands become available, allowing you to manipulate various aspects of the game. From changing laws to annexing nations, these commands can significantly alter your gameplay experience.
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | Lists all available console commands in *Victoria 3*. |
| annex | 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 | Alters laws in a specific country in *Victoria 3*. |
| fastbattle | Activates or disables fast battle mode. |
| add_ideology | Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group. |
| fastbuild | Activates or disables 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 proposals. |
| vsyncf | Activates or disables main swapchains vsync. |
| textureviewer | Allows you to view textures in *Victoria 3*. |
| texturelist | Displays a list of textures in the game. |
| skip_migration | Activates or disables migration skipping. |
| update_employment | Allows you to transfer employees between buildings. |
| validate_employment | Prints out unemployment statistics in the selected state. |
| create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id] | Enables you 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 resolution. |
| 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 | Activates or disables 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 to your treasury. |
| ignore_government_support | Enables ignoring government support in *Victoria 3*. |
| Observe | Toggles the observation mode. |
| changestatepop | Allows you to alter the population number of a certain group. |
| skip_migration | Activates or disables 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 I wouldn't suggest using them on your first playthrough to fully appreciate the game's intended challenge, there's no harm in experimenting with these cheats to enhance your fun and creativity within the game.
*Victoria 3 is available now on PC.*
