Victoria 3 is a grand strategy game that simulates the political, economic, and social aspects of the 19th and 20th centuries. The game allows players to control any nation in the world and shape its destiny through diplomacy, trade, warfare, and reforms.
The game also features a complex and realistic simulation of population, culture, ideology, and interest groups, as well as a dynamic and interactive world map.
However, some players may want to experiment with the game mechanics or simply have some fun and create their own scenarios. For those players, Victoria 3 offers a set of cheats and console commands that can modify the game’s behavior and outcomes.
These cheats and console commands can be accessed by enabling the debug mode, which is a special mode that allows the inputting of orders into the console window, as well as other tools and features.
In this article, we will explain how to enable the debug mode, how to use the cheats and console commands, and what are the effects and consequences of using them.
How to Enable the Debug Mode?
The debug mode is a mode that allows the use of cheats and console commands, as well as other tools and features, such as the GUI editor, the script explorer, the file watcher, and the debug info. The debug mode is turned off by default and can be enabled in different ways, depending on the platform and the launcher of the game.
To enable the debug mode on Steam, follow these steps:
- Right-click the game in your library and select Properties.
- In the General tab, click on Set Launch Options.
- In the text box, type -debug_mode and click OK.
- Launch the game, usually.
To enable the debug mode on the Paradox Launcher, follow these steps:
- Open the launcher and select Victoria 3 from the list of games.
- Click on the Game Settings icon on the left side of the screen.
- Scroll down to the Open game in the Debug Mode section, and click on Launch.
To enable the debug mode on Windows, without Steam or the Paradox Launcher, follow these steps:
- Go to the folder where the game is installed, and open the Binaries folder.
- Right-click on victoria3.exe, and select Create Shortcut.
- Right-click on the Shortcut and select Properties.
- In the Target field, add -debug_mode at the end of the text, after the quotation marks. For example, it should look like this: \”C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Victoria 3\\Binaries\\victoria3.exe\” -debug_mode
- Click OK, and launch the game using the Shortcut.
How to Use the Cheats and Console Commands?
Once the debug mode is enabled, you can use the cheats and console commands by opening the console window, which is a unique window that accepts the input of commands.
To open the console window, press the ~ key on your keyboard. The key may vary depending on your keyboard layout, but it is usually located below the Esc key and above the Tab key. Alternatively, you can press Shift + Alt + C to open the console window.
After opening the console window, you can type or paste the commands that you want to use and press Enter to execute them. You can also use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the previously executed commands and the Tab key to autocomplete or display the possible orders that contain the entered text. To close the console window, press the ~ key again or the Esc key.
Victoria 3 Cheats
Many cheats and console commands can be used in Victoria 3, each with different functions and effects. Some of the frauds and console commands can be turned off by repeating the base, while others require reloading the save or exiting the game to undo them.
Some of the cheats and console commands may also affect the game’s performance, stability, or achievements, so use them at your own risk.
Here is a list of some of the most valuable and common cheats and console commands in Victoria 3, along with their syntax and description.
- Annex (country tag): This command annexes the specified country to your country. You can find the country titles by using the debug_mode power, which will display the labels on the map, or by using the tag command, which will list all the titles in the console window.
- annex_all: This command annexes all the countries in the world to your country.
- change_law (law) (country): This command changes the specified direction in the selected country. You can find the law names by using the debug_mode power, which will display the words on the laws screen, or by using the laws command, which will list all the laws in the console window.
- add_war_support (country) (amount): This command adds the specified amount of war support to the selected country. The amount can be a positive or negative number and can be a percentage or an absolute value.
- add_ideology (interest group) (ideology): This command adds the specified doctrine to the selected interest group in your country. You can find the interest group names by using the debug_mode power, which will display the words on the interest groups screen, or by using the interest_groups command, which will list all the interest groups in the console window. You can find the ideology names by using the ideologies command, which will list all the ideologies in the console window.
- add_approval (interest group) (amount): This command adds the specified amount of approval to the selected interest group in your country. The amount can be a positive or negative number and can be a percentage or an absolute value.
- add_clout (interest group) (amount): This command adds the specified amount of clout to the selected interest group in your country. The amount can be a positive or negative number and can be a percentage or an absolute value.
- add_loyalists (culture) (amount): This command adds the specified amount of loyalist population to your country, with the established culture. The amount can be a positive or negative number and can be a percentage or an absolute value. You can find the culture names by using the cultures command, which will list all the cultures in the console window.
- add_radicals (culture) (amount): This command adds the specified amount of radical population to your country with the established culture. The amount can be a positive or negative number and can be a percentage or an absolute value. You can find the culture names by using the cultures command, which will list all the cultures in the console window.
- set_pollution_level state region (amount): This command sets the pollution level in the specified state or province to the specified amount. The amount can be a positive or negative number and can be a percentage or an absolute value. You can find the state and region names by using the debug_mode command, which will display the words on the map, or by using the states command or the regions command, which will list all the states or regions in the console window.
- create_pop_history: This command creates a dump file in the debug.log file, which contains a complete population history of the game.
- Screenshot: This command forces the game to take a screenshot and saves it in the Screenshots folder in the game directory.
- Version: This command displays the game version in the console window.
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