Building a nation is an intricate process, often filled with trial and error. If you're looking to experiment or simply have fun with Victoria 3, using console commands and cheats can transform your gameplay experience. These tools allow you to manipulate various aspects of the game, giving you god-like control over your nation's fate.
How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3
To dive into the world of console commands, follow these steps:
- Launch Steam and navigate to Victoria 3 in your library.
- Right-click on the game and select 'Properties'.
- In the 'General' tab, find the 'Launch Options' field.
- Enter "-debug_mode" in the text box and save.
- Start the game and press the "~" key (usually found below the 'Esc' key) to open the debug menu.
Once you've activated debug mode, you're ready to wield the power of these commands.
All Console Commands in Victoria 3
Here's a comprehensive list of console commands available in Victoria 3, along with their descriptions:
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | Displays 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 complete population history. |
| change_law [country tag] [law] | Modifies laws within a specific country in *Victoria 3*. |
| fastbattle | Toggles fast battle mode on or off. |
| add_ideology [interest group] [ideology] | Adds an ideology to a chosen interest group. |
| fastbuild | Toggles fast-build mode on or off. |
| 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] | Boosts relations with the selected country. |
| yesmen | Makes all nations agree to your proposals. |
| vsyncf | Toggles 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 [state id] | Transfers employees between buildings. |
| validate_employment [state id] | Prints unemployment statistics for 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 | Activates AI in your current game. |
| disable_ai | Deactivates AI in your current game. |
| Application.ChangeResolution [width] [height] | Changes your game’s current resolution. |
| research [technology key] | Grants the selected technology to your country. |
| set_devastation_level [state id] [level] | Sets the devastation level of the selected area. |
| wagerate [building] [amount] | Adjusts the wage rate for the selected building. |
| province_borders | Toggles province borders on or off for selected areas. |
| Log.ClearAll | Clears all logs in your current save file. |
| nosecession | Toggles secession cheat mode on or off in *Victoria 3*. |
| norevolution | Prevents revolutions from occurring in your game. |
| own [province id or state region tag] [country tag] | Changes the ownership of the selected region. |
| kill_character [name] | Removes the selected character from the game. |
| money [amount] | Adds the specified amount of money to your treasury. |
| ignore_government_support | Enables ignoring government support requirements in *Victoria 3*. |
| Observe | Toggles observation mode on or off. |
| changestatepop [state id] [pop type] [amount] | Adjusts the population number of a specific group in a state. |
| skip_migration | Toggles the skip migration cheat mode on or off. |
| date [yyyy.mm.dd.hh] | Sets the current date and time in your game. |
These commands offer a wide range of possibilities to tweak and enhance your Victoria 3 experience. While it's advisable to enjoy your first playthrough without cheats to fully appreciate the game's challenges, there's nothing wrong with using these tools to explore different scenarios and have fun.
Victoria 3 is now available for PC players.
