Building a nation in Victoria 3 is a complex undertaking, often requiring numerous attempts and adjustments. However, for players seeking a more… streamlined experience, the game offers a range of console commands and cheats.
Enabling console commands is straightforward:
-debug_mode into the text box.Once you've enabled -debug_mode, you can utilize the following commands to significantly alter gameplay:
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | Lists all available console commands in *Victoria 3*. |
| annex | Annexes a specified country. |
| annex_all | Annexes 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 a selected interest group. |
| fastbuild | Enables or disables fast-build mode. |
| add_approval | Increases approval rating with a chosen group. |
| add_clout | Increases clout rating with a chosen group. |
| add_loyalists | Increases the loyalist population in your country. |
| add_radicals | Increases the radical population in your country. |
| add_relations | Improves relations with a selected country. |
| yesmen | Ensures all proposals from your nation are accepted. |
| vsyncf | Enables or disables main swapchains vsync. |
| textureviewer | Allows viewing of game textures. |
| texturelist | Displays a list of game textures. |
| skip_migration | Enables or disables migration skipping. |
| update_employment | Transfers 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 the current game. |
| disable_ai | Disables AI in the current game. |
| Application.ChangeResolution | Changes the game's resolution. |
| research (technology key) | Grants a specified technology to your country. |
| set_devastation_level | Sets the devastation level of a selected area. |
| wagerate | Modifies the wage of a selected building. |
| province borders | Enables or disables province borders in selected areas. |
| Log.ClearAll | Clears all logs from the current save file. |
| nosecession | Enables or disables the secession cheat mode. |
| norevolution | Prevents revolutions from occurring. |
| own (province id or state region tag) (country tag) | Changes ownership of a selected region. |
| kill_character (name) | Kills a specified character. |
| money (amount) | Adds a specified amount of money. |
| ignore_government_support | Ignores government support. |
| Observe | Toggles observation mode. |
| changestatepop | Modifies the population number of a specific group. |
| skip_migration | Enables or disables the `skip_migration` cheat mode. |
| date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh) | Changes the current game date. |
While these commands offer considerable control, it's recommended to avoid them during initial playthroughs to fully experience the game's intended challenges. Use them responsibly and enjoy!
Victoria 3 is available now on PC.
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