Home News > Victoria 3: Full List of Console Commands and Cheats

Victoria 3: Full List of Console Commands and Cheats

by Blake May 13,2025

Building a nation in *Victoria 3* is a complex and rewarding challenge, filled with trial and error. If you're looking to experiment with the game mechanics or simply want to have some fun, you can use console commands and cheats to gain an edge or alter the gameplay experience. Here's how to dive into the world of cheating in *Victoria 3*.

How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3

To activate console commands in *Victoria 3*, follow these steps:

Launch Steam and navigate to *Victoria 3* in your library.
Right-click on the game title to open the settings.
Go to the "General" tab and find "Launch Options."
Type "-debug_mode" into the text box.
Launch the game and press the "~" key to open the debug menu.

All Console Commands

Once you've enabled debug mode, you can use a variety of console commands to manipulate the game world. These commands can turn you into a virtual deity, allowing you to change laws, annex countries, and even make everyone agree to your proposals. Here's a comprehensive list of commands you can use:

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	Changes laws in a specific country within Victoria 3.
fastbattle	Toggles fast battle mode on or off.
add_ideology	Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group.
fastbuild	Toggles fast-build mode on or off.
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	Toggles the main swapchains vsync on or off.
textureviewer	Allows you to view textures in Victoria 3.
texturelist	Displays a list of textures in the game.
skip_migration	Toggles migration skipping on or off.
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 resolutions.
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	Toggles the secessions cheat mode in Victoria 3 on or off.
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	Toggles the cheat mode skip_migration on or off.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)	Changes the current date of your game.

These are all the console commands available for use in *Victoria 3*. While using these cheats can be a fun way to experiment with the game, it's generally advised to avoid them during your first playthrough to fully experience the game's intended challenge. However, if you're looking to have fun and explore different scenarios, there's no harm in using these cheats.

*Victoria 3 is available now on PC.*

Latest Apps