Building a nation in Victoria 3 can be a complex and rewarding experience, but if you're looking to experiment or speed up the process, you might be tempted to use console commands and cheats. Here's a detailed guide on how to activate and use these commands to enhance your gameplay.
How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3
To activate console commands in Victoria 3, follow these simple steps:
- Launch Steam and navigate to Victoria 3 in your library.
- Right-click on the game and select "Properties."
- In the "General" tab, locate the "Launch Options" field.
- Type "-debug_mode" into the text box and save the changes.
- Start the game and press the "~" key on your keyboard to bring up the debug menu.
All Console Commands
Once you've enabled debug mode, you can utilize a variety of console commands to manipulate the game. These commands can significantly alter your gameplay experience, giving you god-like control over your nation and the world around it.
Below is a comprehensive list of console commands available in Victoria 3:
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | Lists all available console commands in *Victoria 3*. |
| annex [country tag] | Allows you to annex a specific country. |
| annex_all | Enables you to annex all countries in the game. |
| create_pop_history | Generates a dump file in debug.log with a complete population history. |
| change_law [country tag] [law] | Alters laws in a specific country in *Victoria 3*. |
| fastbattle | Activates or disables fast battle mode. |
| add_ideology [interest group] [ideology] | Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group. |
| fastbuild | Activates or disables fast-build mode. |
| add_approval [interest group] [amount] | Increases your approval rating with the selected group. |
| add_clout [interest group] [amount] | Increases your clout rating with the selected group. |
| add_loyalists [country tag] [amount] | Increases the number of loyalist population in your country. |
| add_radicals [country tag] [amount] | Increases the number of radical population in your country. |
| add_relations [country tag] [amount] | 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 | Transfers employees between buildings. |
| validate_employment [state] | Prints out unemployment statistics in the selected state. |
| create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id] | Allows 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 [width] [height] [fullscreen] | Changes your game's current resolution. |
| research [technology key] | Grants the selected technology to your country. |
| set_devastation_level [state] [level] | Sets the devastation level of the selected area. |
| wagerate [building] [amount] | 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 the specified amount of money. |
| ignore_government_support | Enables ignoring government support in *Victoria 3*. |
| Observe | Toggles the observation mode. |
| changestatepop [state] [pop type] [amount] | 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 commands can transform your gameplay, allowing you to experiment with different scenarios and strategies. While using cheats can detract from the challenge and authenticity of your first playthrough, they can be a fun way to explore the full potential of Victoria 3.
Victoria 3 is available now on PC.
