Building a nation in *Victoria 3* can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, filled with trial and error. If you're looking to experiment with the game mechanics or simply want to have a bit of fun, you can leverage the power of console commands and cheats. These tools can transform you into a god-like figure within the game, allowing you to manipulate everything from laws and populations to international relations.
How To Use Console Commands in Victoria 3
To unlock the full potential of *Victoria 3* with console commands, follow these steps:
- Open Steam and navigate to *Victoria 3* in your library.
- Right-click on the game and select 'Properties' to access the game’s settings.
- Under the 'General' tab, find 'Launch Options' and enter “-debug_mode” into the text box.
- Launch the game, and once you're in, press the “~” key on your keyboard to bring up the debug menu.
All Console Commands
Once you've enabled debug mode, you're ready to use a variety of console commands to bend the game to your will. Here's a comprehensive list of commands available in *Victoria 3*:
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | List all available console commands in *Victoria 3*. |
| annex | Let you annex a certain country. |
| annex_all | Allows you to annex all countries in the game. |
| create_pop_history | Make a dump file in debug.log with a complete pop history. |
| change_law | Alter laws in a certain country in *Victoria 3*. |
| fastbattle | Let you activate or disable fast battle mode. |
| add_ideology | Adds an ideology to your chosen interest group. |
| fastbuild | Let you activate or disable fast-build mode. |
| 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 proposal. |
| vsyncf | Let you activate or disable main swapchains vsync. |
| textureviewer | Let you see textures in *Victoria 3*. |
| texturelist | Displays a texture list in the game. |
| skip_migration | Let you activate or disable migration skipping. |
| update_employment | Let you transfer employees between buildings. |
| validate_employment | Prints out unemployment statistics in the selected state. |
| create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id] | Gives you the ability 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 | Let you activate or disable 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 more money. |
| ignore_government_support | Enables ignoring government support in *Victoria 3*. |
| Observe | Toggles the observation mode. |
| changestatepop | Let you alter the population number of a certain group. |
| skip_migration | Let you activate or disable the cheat mode skip_migration. |
| date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh) | Changes the current date of your game. |
These commands are your toolkit for altering the fabric of your *Victoria 3* world. While using them might detract from the authenticity of your first playthrough, they can certainly add a layer of fun and experimentation to your game experience. Remember, it's all about enjoying the game your way.
*Victoria 3* is now available for PC players, ready for you to dive in and shape history as you see fit.
