Nation-building demands patience and persistence through trial and error. For those seeking shortcuts in Victoria 3, these console commands offer powerful cheats.
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Activating Console Commands in Victoria 3
Follow these steps to enable cheat commands:
Launch Steam and select Victoria 3 in your library. Open the game’s settings by right-clicking the title. Navigate to General and locate Launch Options. Enter "-debug_mode" in the text field. Start the game and press "~" to access the debug console.
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Complete List of Console Commands
Once debug mode is active, these Victoria 3 commands grant god-like control. Modify legislation, force diplomatic agreements, and reshape nations at will - mastery unlocks limitless gameplay possibilities.
Console Command Description help Displays all available console commands annex Absorbs target nation into your territory annex_all Directly controls every nation create_pop_history Generates population data logs change_law Modifies national policies fastbattle Toggles instant battle resolution add_ideology Introduces new political beliefs fastbuild Speeds up construction projects add_approval Boosts faction support add_clout Increases political influence add_loyalists Expands supportive population add_radicals Creates revolutionary elements add_relations Improves diplomatic standing yesmen Forces AI compliance vsyncf Adjusts visual synchronization textureviewer Accesses game assets texturelist Displays graphical components skip_migration Bypasses population movements update_employment Manages workforce distribution validate_employment Shows regional job statistics create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id] Establishes new sovereign states popstat Census data overview enable_ai Activates computer opponents disable_ai Deactivates computer opponents Application.ChangeResolution Adjusts display settings research (technology key) Unlocks advancements set_devastation_level Controls regional damage wagerate Modifies economic conditions province borders Toggles territorial visibility Log.ClearAll Resets system records nosecession Prevents national fragmentation norevolution Eliminates rebellions own (province id or state region tag) (country tag) Reassigns territorial control kill_character (name) Removes historical figures money (amount) Adjusts treasury funds ignore_government_support Suspends political constraints Observe Enables spectator mode changestatepop Modifies demographic numbers skip_migration Halts population shifts date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh) Alters timeline progression
While we advise experiencing Victoria 3 authentically first, these cheats can enhance replay value when used responsibly.
Victoria 3 is available now on PC.