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All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

Conquering the world of Victoria 3 isn't easy. If you're looking to bend the rules a bit, the game's console commands offer a powerful toolkit for experimentation and god-like intervention. This guide will walk you through activating the console and mastering its many commands. How to Activate Con
By Julian
Mar 17,2025

All Victoria 3 Console Commands and Cheats

Conquering the world of Victoria 3 isn't easy. If you're looking to bend the rules a bit, the game's console commands offer a powerful toolkit for experimentation and god-like intervention. This guide will walk you through activating the console and mastering its many commands.

How to Activate Console Commands in Victoria 3

Enabling the console is straightforward:

  1. Launch Steam and locate Victoria 3 in your library.
  2. Right-click the game and select "Properties."
  3. Navigate to the "General" tab and find the "Launch Options" field.
  4. Enter -debug_mode into the text box.
  5. Launch the game. Press the tilde key (~) to open the debug console.

All Victoria 3 Console Commands

Once you've activated debug mode, a vast array of commands unlocks, allowing you to reshape the game's world to your whim. From manipulating laws to controlling populations, the possibilities are nearly limitless.

Console CommandDescription
helpLists all available console commands.
annexAnnex a specific country.
annex_allAnnex all countries in the game.
create_pop_historyCreates a dump file (debug.log) containing complete population history.
change_lawModifies laws in a specific country.
fastbattleEnables or disables fast battle mode.
add_ideologyAdds an ideology to a chosen interest group.
fastbuildEnables or disables fast build mode.
add_approvalIncreases approval rating with a selected group.
add_cloutIncreases clout rating with a selected group.
add_loyalistsIncreases the loyalist population in your country.
add_radicalsIncreases the radical population in your country.
add_relationsIncreases relations with a selected country.
yesmenMakes all nations agree to your proposals.
vsyncfEnables or disables main swapchains vsync.
textureviewerViews textures within the game.
texturelistDisplays a list of textures.
skip_migrationEnables or disables migration skipping.
update_employmentTransfers employees between buildings.
validate_employmentPrints unemployment statistics for a selected state.
create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id]Creates a new nation.
popstatShows the total number of active population.
enable_aiEnables AI in the game.
disable_aiDisables AI in the game.
Application.ChangeResolutionChanges the game's resolution.
research (technology key)Grants a specific technology to your country.
set_devastation_levelSets the devastation level of a selected area.
wagerateChanges a building's wage.
province bordersEnables or disables province borders.
Log.ClearAllClears all logs from the current save file.
nosecessionEnables or disables the no secession cheat.
norevolutionPrevents revolutions from occurring.
own (province id or state region tag) (country tag)Changes ownership of a selected region.
kill_character (name)Kills a specific character.
money (amount)Adds a specified amount of money.
ignore_government_supportIgnores government support.
ObserveToggles observation mode.
changestatepopModifies the population number of a specific group.
skip_migrationEnables or disables the skip_migration cheat.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)Changes the in-game date.

While these commands offer immense power, we recommend resisting the urge to use them on your first playthrough. However, once you've mastered the game's mechanics, feel free to experiment and have fun!

Victoria 3 is available now on PC.

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