Europa Universalis IV Cheats & Cheat Codes for PC

Europa Universalis IV Premise

Europa Universalis IV was originally developed based off of a French board game that carried the same name, created by Phillipe Thibault in 1993. The video game adaptation was created using a propriety software engine know as the “Europa Engine” and the game went gold on January 23, 2001.

To begin the game, the player takes control of one of seven European nations (with other countries available in different scenarios) between the years 1492 and 1801. The player’s goal is to expand their power through military might, diplomacy, and colonial wealth. The game’s map contains 3,633 provinces and the action continues along in a pausable, real-time development cycle.

At the beginning of play, the map is two dimensional and divided into two parts: provinces and sea zones. A section of the map is is unavailable to start play, but the player is permitted to explore individual provinces. Then, after choosing your European country to begin with, you begin to represent the corresponding historical ruler for your country.

The game features a number of playable, historical events. These include, but are not limited to, The Treaty of Tordesillas and the Reformation. In the game, you control your country’s budget and can allocate funds to whichever realm of government you deem fit. This includes, defense, research, treasuries, and more. 

There are four different types of technology that can be increased and earned during the game: army, navy, infrastructure, and trade. As you progress, you earn new capabilities. As a leader of a nation, one of your biggest concerns should be a rebellion of the population, these are caused by discrepancies between the state and the religion followed in a province, taxation issues, or other events that occur throughout gameplay. Groups of rebels can also arise and affect gameplay, with attempts to secede or declare independence. 

One of the most valuable aspects of the game involves uninhabited territories, which can be explored using conquistadors and explorers that your country has at its disposal. 

Europa Universalis IV Main Characters

Adario

As the chief of Huron, Adario is one of the principal brokers of the Great Peace of Montreal that was signed in 1701. Adario is playable in the game at the start of the Wat of the Spanish Succession campaign. 

Ahatsistari

A Huron war chief during the first half of the seventeenth century, Ahatsistari is a playable character at the start of the 30 Years War campaign.

Anne de La Tour d’Auvergne 

From 1501-1524, Anne de La Tour d’Auvergne was the Countess of Auvergne. Her character is playable at the beginning of the War of the League of Cambrai campaign. 

Anne of Brittany 

From 1488-1514, Anne of Brittany served as the Duchess of Brittany. She is playable in the game only when September 10, 1488 is chosen as the game’s starting date.

Aquiminzaque

As the last zaque of Hunza, Aquiminzaque is playable if January 1, 1538 is chosen as the starting date. 

Askia Muhammad

The emperor of Songhai and leader of Civilization V’s Songhai civilization. 

Attakullakulla

The Cherokee tribe’s First Beloved Man during the 1760s and 1770s, Attakullakulla is playable at the beginning of the American War of Independence campaign. 

Catherine Cornaro 

The last Queen of Cyprus from 1474 to 1489, Cornaro is playable if August 27, 1474 is chosen at the starting date. 

Catherine de’ Medici 

As the Queen of France from 1547 to 1559, Catherine leads the french in Civilization VI.

Catherine the Great

Catherine II, a German princess, held the crown of Empress of Russia for 34 years, starting in 1762. She is known for partitioning of the Poland-Lithuanian commonwealth and the Ottoman Empire to bring Russia closer to Europe. 

Charlies III 

Spain’s King from 1759-1788.

Charles IV 

Spain’s King from 1788-1808, Charles IV is playable at the beginning of the Revolutionary France campaign. 

Charlotte

The Queen of Cyprus 1458-1464, playable if July 28, 1458 is chosen as the starting date. 

Demetrios Palaiologos 

As the Despot of Morea from 1449-1460, Demetrios is a playable character at the beginning of the The Fall of Byzantium campaign. 

Dunquat 

Recognized as “the Half-King of the Huron people,” Dunquat is playable at the beginning of the French Revolution campaign. 

Ewuare

As the Oba of the Benin Empire from 1440-1473, Ewuare is playable at the beginning of the Ride of the Ottomans campaign. 

Francesco Foscari 

As the Serene Doge of Venice from 1423-1457, Foscari is playable at the beginning of the Rise of the Ottomans campaign. 

George Washington

One of the most famous characters in the game, George Washington was the first president of the United States of America and the Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. 

Gjergj Skanderbeg

As Albanian military commander during the fifteenth century. Skanderbeg is playable at the beginning of the Rise of the Ottomans campaign. 

Gustavus Adolphus 

Sweden’s king from 1611-1632. 

Henry VI

As King of England from 1422-1461, Henry VI is playable at the beginning of the Rise of the Ottomans campaign. 

Hiawatha

One of the most legendary Native American leaders, Hiawatha is the founder of the Iroquois confederacy. 

Isabella

One of the most famous Queens of Spain, known for her religious values. 

Ivan the Terrible 

As the first of Tsar of Russia, Ivan the Terrible is playable at the beginning of the Eighty Years War campaign. 

James Madison 

The “father” of the U.S. Constitution, and the fourth president of the United States.

James Monroe

The fifth president of the United States. 

John Adams

The second president of the United States. 

John VIII Palaiologos

The Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 1425-1488, Palaiologos is playable at the beginning of the Rise of the Ottomans campaign. 

Jose Miguel Carrera

The President of the First Chilean Governing Council from 1811-1814. Carrera is a playable character if November 16,1811 is chosen as the starting date.

Julius II 

The head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1503-1513.

Kuda Kala Kamanafaanu

Sultana regnant of the Maldives from 1607-1609, Kamanafaanu is a playable character if February 4, 1607 is your chosen starting date. 

Lady Jane Grey

Lady Jane Grey is known mainly for her extremely short reign as Queen of England and Ireland. Her nickname is “The Nine Days’ Queen” as she well, you guessed it, only served for nine days in 1553. She is playable when July 10, 1553 is chosen as the starting date. 

Lautaro

A toqui of the Mapuche in the sixteenth century, Lautaro leads the Mapuche in the Rise and Fall expansion of Civilization IV. 

Maria Theresa

The Hapsburg Dynasty, which was comprised of Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bohemia, Mantua, Milan, Lodomeria and Galacia, the Australian Netherlands and Parma, and the Empress consort of the Holy Roman Empire. She is also Marie Antoinette’s mother. 

Mary of Burgundy

As ruler and Duchess of the Burgundian State from 1477-1482, she is playable if January 6, 1477 is chosen as a starting date. 

Meicuchuca 

As the first zipa of Bacata from around 1450-1470, Meicuchuca becomes playable at the beginning of the Rise of the Ottomans campaign.

Montezuma 

Encompassing much of present-day Mexico, the ninth ruler of the Aztec nation was Montezuma. During this time, the Spanish Conquest made its appearance and initiated the eventual downfall of ancient American civilization. 

Montezuma I

The fifth Aztec emperor ruling from 1440-1469. 

Mvemba a Nzinga 

As the ruler of the Kingdom of Kongo from 1509 until his death, he leads the Kongolese in Civilization VI. 

Napoleon Bonaparte 

A French general during the French Revolution that made significant impacts in European history. 

Nemequene 

The third zipa of Bacata from 1490-1514, Nemequene is playable in Europa Universalis IV. 

Nerio II Acciaioli

The Duke of Athens from 1441-1451, Nerio II Acciaioli is a playable character at the beginning of Rise of the Ottomans campaign. 

Nobunaga Oda

During Japan’s Sengoku period, Oda was a lord with a lot of power during Japan’s Sengoku period.

Oliver Cromwell 

The Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland during the seventeenth century, Oliver Cromwell is playable when May 5, 1646 is chosen as the starting date.  

Pachacuti 

The ninth Sapa Inca of the Kingdom of Cusco, Pachacuti made significant moves during his time. 

Queen Elizabeth 

England’s Queen for 45 years and one of their greatest monarchs. 

Raffaele Adorno 

The Doge of Genoa from 1443-1447, Raffaele Adorno is playable in Europa Universalis IV at the beginning of the Rise of the Ottomans campaign.

SagipaSuhita 

Majapahit Empire’s sixth monarch, SagipaSuhita is playable at the beginning of the Rise of the Ottomans campaign. The last zipa of Bacata from 1537-1539, playable if January 1, 1537 is chosen as the starting date. 

Saguamanchica 

The second zipa of Bacata from 1470-1490, Saguamanchica is playable if January 1, 1470 is chosen as the starting date. 

Sejong the Great

The fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea, Sejong the Great is known for introducing the written Hangui language. He is also known for legal and technological advancements. 

Shin Sawbu 

The queen regnant of Pegu in the fifteenth century, Shin Sawbu is playable if November 1, 1453 is chosen as the starting date. 

Susenyos I 

As the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1606-1632, Susenyos I is playable at the beginning of the Thirty Years War campaign. 

Tarhe 

One of the Native American leaders to sign the Treaty of Greenville in 1795, Tarhe is playable if January 1, 1800 is chosen as the starting date. 

Tecumseh 

A playable leader of the Savage Warriors. 

Thomas Jefferson 

One of the founding fathers of the United States, Thomas Jefferson was the U.S.’s third president. 

Tisquesusa 

The fourth zipa of Bacata from 1514-1537, Tisquesusa is playable when January 1, 1514 is chosen as the starting date. 

Tomochichi 

A Yamacraw chief, Tomochichi playable at the start of the War of the Quadruple Alliance campaign.

Turlough Luineach O’Neill

The leader of the O’Neill clan from 1567-1595, Turlough Luineach O’Neill is playable at the beginning of the Eighty Years War. 

Vlad the Impaler

The inspiration for the popular vampire character “Dracula.”

Weyapiersenwah

A Shawnee war chief, Weyapiersenwah is playable at the beginning of the Revolutionary France campaign. 

William the Silent 

Leader of a Dutch revolt against Spain that led to the founding of the Netherlands. 

Wulf Isebrand

The Dithmarschers’ leader during the Battle of Hemmingstedt on February 17, 1500. Isbrand is playable at the beginning of the A New World! campaign.

Cheat Codes

The console can be opened by pressing one of the following hotkeys: ” `, ~, SHIFT + 2″. Type any of the following cheat commands in and simply press Enter to put them into effect.

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