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Victoria 3: Complete Console Commands and Cheats Guide

Author : Mila Update : Aug 09,2025

Building a nation in Victoria 3 is a complex and rewarding challenge, demanding careful planning, strategic foresight, and more than a few adjustments along the way. If you're looking to experiment freely or bypass some of the tougher mechanics, the game’s built-in console commands can give you full control over your nation—and the world.

How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3

To unlock the powerful debug console, follow these simple steps:

Launch Steam and navigate to your library.
Right-click on Victoria 3 and select Properties.
Go to the General tab and find Launch Options.
Enter -debug_mode in the text field.
Launch the game and press the ~ key during gameplay to open the console.

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Complete List of Victoria 3 Console Commands

Once debug mode is enabled, you can use the following commands to manipulate nearly every aspect of the game:

Console Command	Description
help	Displays a full list of available console commands.
annex	Annex a specific country into your nation.
annex_all	Annex all countries in the game instantly.
create_pop_history	Generates a detailed pop history log in debug.log.
change_law	Modify laws in any country at will.
fastbattle	Toggle fast battle mode for quicker combat resolution.
add_ideology	Add a specific ideology to your selected interest group.
fastbuild	Enable or disable instant building construction.
add_approval	Increase approval rating with a selected interest group.
add_clout	Boost clout for your chosen interest group.
add_loyalists	Increase the number of loyalist pops in your country.
add_radicals	Increase the number of radical pops in your country.
add_relations	Improve diplomatic relations with a selected nation.
yesmen	Make all nations automatically accept your diplomatic proposals.
vsyncf	Toggle VSync for the main swapchain.
textureviewer	Open the in-game texture viewer.
texturelist	Display a list of all loaded textures.
skip_migration	Enable or disable migration skipping.
update_employment	Transfer employees between buildings manually.
validate_employment	Show unemployment statistics for the selected state.
create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id]	Create a new nation from scratch.
popstat	Display the total active population count.
enable_ai	Activate AI for all nations in the game.
disable_ai	Deactivate AI, giving you full control over all nations.
Application.ChangeResolution	Change the game’s display resolution on the fly.
research (technology key)	Instantly unlock any technology for your country.
set_devastation_level	Set the devastation level in a selected region.
wagerate	Adjust wages for a selected building.
province borders	Toggle the visibility of province borders.
Log.ClearAll	Clear all in-game logs from your current save.
nosecession	Prevent or allow secession movements in your nation.
norevolution	Disable revolution events across all nations.
own (province id or state region tag) (country tag)	Transfer ownership of a region to another country.
kill_character (name)	Eliminate a specific character from the game.
money (amount)	Add a specified amount of money to your treasury.
ignore_government_support	Bypass government support requirements for reforms.
Observe	Toggle observation mode to view the world without influence.
changestatepop	Modify the population size of a specific group in a state.
skip_migration	Toggle the skip migration cheat mode.
date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh)	Change the current in-game date to any point in time.

While these console commands offer unparalleled control—letting you reshape nations, rewrite history, and bend the economy to your will—they’re best used after your first full playthrough. That way, you fully understand the mechanics before altering them. Still, there's no harm in experimenting, especially if it enhances your enjoyment.

Victoria 3 is available now on PC.