refresh_knowledge Console Command
Documentation and examples for the refresh_knowledge command in Europa Universalis IV.
refresh_knowledge
Recalculates neighbours, idea rules and similar state
Overview
Recalculates cached state such as neighbour relationships and idea rules, forcing the game to rebuild data it normally caches. A debugging aid.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the refresh_knowledge command in EU4?
Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type refresh_knowledge, then press Enter. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.
What does the refresh_knowledge command do?
Recalculates neighbours, idea rules and similar state.
Does the refresh_knowledge command require any DLC?
No. refresh_knowledge is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Can you use refresh_knowledge in Ironman mode?
No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so refresh_knowledge can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like refresh_knowledge can't be used to unlock them.