Building a nation in Victoria 3 is a complex and rewarding challenge, but if you're looking to experiment or speed up your progress, you can use console commands and cheats. Here's a comprehensive guide to get you started.
How to Use Console Commands in Victoria 3
To unlock the power of console commands in Victoria 3, follow these steps:
All Console Commands for Victoria 3
Once you've activated the debug mode, you can use these console commands to manipulate various aspects of the game, giving you god-like control over your nation and its interactions. Here's a detailed list of commands and their functions:
| Console Command | Description |
|---|---|
| help | Lists all available console commands in *Victoria 3*. |
| annex [country tag] | Allows you to annex a specific country. |
| annex_all | Enables you to annex all countries in the game. |
| create_pop_history | Creates a dump file in debug.log with a complete population history. |
| change_law [country tag] [law] | Changes laws in a specific country within *Victoria 3*. |
| fastbattle | Toggles fast battle mode on or off. |
| add_ideology [interest group] [ideology] | Adds a specific ideology to your chosen interest group. |
| fastbuild | Toggles fast-build mode on or off. |
| add_approval [interest group] [amount] | Increases your approval rating with the selected group. |
| add_clout [interest group] [amount] | Increases your clout rating with the selected group. |
| add_loyalists [country tag] [amount] | Increases the number of loyalist population in your country. |
| add_radicals [country tag] [amount] | Increases the number of radical population in your country. |
| add_relations [country tag] [amount] | Increases relations with the selected country. |
| yesmen | Makes everyone agree to your nation’s proposals. |
| vsyncf | Toggles main swapchains vsync on or off. |
| textureviewer | Allows you to view textures 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 [state id] | Prints out unemployment statistics in the selected state. |
| create_country [country definition] [country type] [culture] [state id] | Allows you 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 [width] [height] | Changes your game’s current resolution. |
| research [technology key] | Grants the selected technology to your country. |
| set_devastation_level [state id] [level] | Sets the devastation level of the selected area. |
| wagerate [building type] [amount] | Changes the wage of the selected building. |
| province_borders | Toggles province borders of the selected areas on or off. |
| Log.ClearAll | Clears all logs in your current save file. |
| nosecession | Toggles the secessions cheat mode in *Victoria 3* on or off. |
| 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 the specified amount of money to your treasury. |
| ignore_government_support | Enables ignoring government support in *Victoria 3*. |
| Observe | Toggles the observation mode. |
| changestatepop [state id] [pop type] [amount] | Allows you to alter the population number of a certain group in a state. |
| date [yyyy.mm.dd.hh] | Changes the current date of your game. |
These commands provide a wide range of options for altering the game's dynamics. While I recommend experiencing Victoria 3 without cheats on your first playthrough for the authentic experience, using these commands can add a fun twist to your gameplay as you explore different scenarios and strategies.
Victoria 3 is now available on PC, ready for you to dive into the intricacies of nation-building with or without the aid of these powerful console commands.
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