highlight_islands Console Command
Documentation and examples for the highlight_islands command in Europa Universalis IV.
highlight_islands
Highlights provinces that would trigger the island condition
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
ThresholdNumberrequired |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste highlight_islands command.
Overview
Highlights on the map every province the engine treats as an island, a debugging aid for island-related scripting.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the highlight_islands command in EU4?
Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type highlight_islands followed by its parameters, then press Enter. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.
What does the highlight_islands command do?
Highlights provinces that would trigger the island condition.
What are the parameters for the highlight_islands command?
The syntax is highlight_islands [threshold]. It takes one argument: threshold.
Does the highlight_islands command require any DLC?
No. highlight_islands is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Can you use highlight_islands in Ironman mode?
No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so highlight_islands can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like highlight_islands can't be used to unlock them.