map_random Console Command

Documentation and examples for the map_random command in Europa Universalis IV.

map_random

Debug

Randomizes the new-world part of the map

Parameter	Description
`Seed`Numberrequired
`Restore`Textrequired
`Nosmooth`Textrequired
`Topology`Textrequired
`Terrain`Textrequired
`Colormap`Textrequired
`Minimap`Textrequired
`Rivers`Textrequired
`Trees`Textrequired

Command builder

Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste map_random command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.

Seed

Restore

Nosmooth

Topology

Terrain

Colormap

Minimap

Rivers

Trees

Overview

Randomizes the New World portion of the map (the Random New World feature), regenerating the unexplored Americas. Pick the terrain type to influence the generation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the map_random command in EU4?

Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type map_random followed by its parameters, then press Enter. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.

What does the map_random command do?

Randomizes the new-world part of the map.

What are the parameters for the map_random command?

The syntax is map_random [seed] [restore] [nosmooth] [topology] [terrain] [colormap] [minimap] [rivers] [trees]. It takes 9 arguments: seed, restore, nosmooth, topology, terrain, colormap, minimap, rivers, trees.

Does the map_random command require any DLC?

No. map_random is part of the base game and works without any DLC.

Can you use map_random in Ironman mode?

No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so map_random can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like map_random can't be used to unlock them.