Building a nation in *Victoria 3* can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, often requiring a lot of trial and error. For those looking to experiment with the game mechanics or simply have a bit of fun, using console commands and cheats can be an intriguing option. Here's how you can dive into the world of cheats in *Victoria 3* and wield god-like powers over your virtual empire.
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 and select 'Properties' to open the game’s settings.
- Go to the 'General' tab and find the 'Launch Options' section.
- Type “-debug_mode” into the text box and save the changes.
- Start the game and press the “~” key on your keyboard 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 to your liking. From altering laws and annexing countries to speeding up battles and construction, these commands give you the power to shape your nation's destiny. Here's a comprehensive list of console 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 are all the console commands you can use in *Victoria 3*. While I wouldn't recommend using them on your first playthrough to fully experience the game's intended challenge, there's no harm in experimenting with these cheats as long as you're having fun. Remember, *Victoria 3* is available now on PC, so dive in and start shaping your nation's history today!
