Building a nation in Victoria 3 is a complex endeavor, often involving trial and error. For those looking to enhance their gameplay experience or experiment with different scenarios, using console commands and cheats can be a fascinating way to delve deeper into the game's mechanics. Here's how you can leverage these tools to your advantage.
How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3
To unlock the power of 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'.
- In the 'General' tab, locate the 'Launch Options' section.
- Enter "–debug_mode" in the text box and confirm.
- Start the game and press the "~" key to bring up the debug menu.
Once you've activated debug mode, you're ready to wield the full power of Victoria 3's console commands, turning you into a virtual deity within the game.
All Console Commands in Victoria 3
Below is a comprehensive list of console commands that can drastically alter your gameplay experience in Victoria 3. These commands range from changing laws and annexing countries to manipulating population statistics and more.
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | Lists all available console commands in *Victoria 3*. |
| annex [country tag] | Annexes the specified country. |
| annex_all | Annexes all countries in the game. |
| create_pop_history | Generates a dump file in debug.log with complete population history. |
| change_law [country tag] [law] | Changes laws in the specified country. |
| fastbattle | Toggles fast battle mode on or off. |
| add_ideology [interest group] [ideology] | Adds the specified ideology to the chosen interest group. |
| fastbuild | Toggles fast-build mode on or off. |
| add_approval [interest group] [amount] | Increases approval rating with the selected group. |
| add_clout [interest group] [amount] | Increases clout rating with the selected group. |
| add_loyalists [amount] | Increases the number of loyalists in your country. |
| add_radicals [amount] | Increases the number of radicals in your country. |
| add_relations [country tag] [amount] | Increases relations with the specified country. |
| yesmen | Makes all nations agree to your proposals. |
| vsyncf | Toggles main swapchains vsync on or off. |
| textureviewer | Enables texture viewing in *Victoria 3*. |
| texturelist | Displays a list of textures in the game. |
| skip_migration | Toggles migration skipping on or off. |
| update_employment | Transfers employees between buildings. |
| validate_employment | Displays unemployment statistics for the selected state. |
| create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id] | Creates a new nation with specified parameters. |
| popstat | Displays the total number of active population. |
| enable_ai | Enables AI in the current game. |
| disable_ai | Disables AI in the current game. |
| Application.ChangeResolution [width] [height] | Changes the game's resolution. |
| research [technology key] | Grants the specified technology to your country. |
| set_devastation_level [state id] [level] | Sets the devastation level of the specified area. |
| wagerate [building] [amount] | Changes the wage rate of the specified building. |
| province_borders | Toggles province borders on or off. |
| Log.ClearAll | Clears all logs in the current save file. |
| nosecession | Toggles secession cheat mode on or off. |
| norevolution | Prevents revolutions from occurring in the game. |
| own [province id or state region tag] [country tag] | Changes the owner of the specified region. |
| kill_character [name] | Kills the specified character. |
| money [amount] | Adds the specified amount of money. |
| ignore_government_support | Enables ignoring government support. |
| Observe | Toggles observation mode on or off. |
| changestatepop [state id] [pop type] [amount] | Alters the population number of a specified group. |
| date [yyyy.mm.dd.hh] | Changes the current date of your game. |
These console commands offer a vast array of possibilities, allowing you to tailor your Victoria 3 experience to your liking. While I wouldn't suggest using them in your initial playthrough to preserve the intended challenge and narrative, experimenting with these cheats can be a fun way to explore different outcomes and strategies once you're familiar with the game.
Victoria 3 is now available on PC, inviting players to shape their own historical narratives with or without the aid of these powerful console commands.
