Building a nation in *Victoria 3* is a complex endeavor, often involving a lot of trial and error. If you're looking to experiment with some shortcuts, the game offers a variety of console commands and cheats that can give you a god-like control over your gameplay experience. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to utilize these commands to enhance your game.
How To Use Console Commands in Victoria 3
Activating console commands in *Victoria 3* is straightforward. Follow these steps to unlock a world of possibilities:
- Launch Steam and navigate to *Victoria 3* in your library.
- Right-click the game title and select 'Properties'.
- In the 'General' tab, find the 'Launch Options' section.
- Enter "-debug_mode" in the text box and save.
- Start the game and press the "~" key to access the debug menu.
All Console Commands
With the launch options modified, you're ready to wield the power of console commands in *Victoria 3*. Whether it's altering laws, annexing territories, or speeding up battles, these commands offer limitless control over your nation's destiny. Below is a detailed list of available commands to help you navigate the intricacies of the game:
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | List 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 | Generates a dump file in debug.log with complete population history. |
| change_law | Modify laws within a specific country in *Victoria 3*. |
| fastbattle | Toggle fast battle mode on or off. |
| add_ideology | Add an ideology to your chosen interest group. |
| fastbuild | Toggle fast-build mode on or off. |
| add_approval | Increase your approval rating with the selected group. |
| add_clout | Increase your clout rating with the selected group. |
| add_loyalists | Increase the number of loyalist population in your country. |
| add_radicals | Increase the number of radical population in your country. |
| add_relations | Improve relations with the selected country. |
| yesmen | Ensure everyone agrees to your nation's proposals. |
| vsyncf | Toggle main swapchains vsync on or off. |
| textureviewer | View textures in *Victoria 3*. |
| texturelist | Display a list of textures in the game. |
| skip_migration | Toggle migration skipping on or off. |
| update_employment | Transfer employees between buildings. |
| validate_employment | Print unemployment statistics in the selected state. |
| create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id] | Create a new nation with specified parameters. |
| popstat | Show the total number of active population. |
| enable_ai | Enable AI in your current game. |
| disable_ai | Disable AI in your current game. |
| Application.ChangeResolution | Change your game's current resolution. |
| research (technology key) | Grant the selected technology to your country. |
| set_devastation_level | Set the devastation level of the selected area. |
| wagerate | Change the wage of the selected building. |
| province borders | Toggle province borders of the selected areas. |
| Log.ClearAll | Clear all logs in your current save file. |
| nosecession | Toggle secessions cheat mode in *Victoria 3*. |
| norevolution | Prevent revolutions from occurring in your game. |
| own (province id or state region tag) (country tag) | Change the owner of the selected region. |
| kill_character (name) | Kill the selected character. |
| money (amount) | Add the specified amount of money. |
| ignore_government_support | Enable ignoring government support in *Victoria 3*. |
| Observe | Toggle observation mode. |
| changestatepop | Alter the population number of a specific group. |
| skip_migration | Toggle the cheat mode for skipping migration. |
| date (yyyy.mm.dd.hh) | Change the current date of your game. |
These console commands are your tools to reshape the world of *Victoria 3* as you see fit. While I wouldn't suggest using them on your first playthrough to truly appreciate the game's depth, there's no denying the fun and creativity they can bring to your subsequent games. Experiment with them to craft the perfect nation-building experience.
*Victoria 3* is available now on PC, ready for you to dive in and start your journey, with or without a little help from these cheats.
