EU4 reset_economy Console Command

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reset_economy Command
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This command resets global economy statistics.

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Quick Overview

The reset_economy command in Europa Universalis IV clears and resets the global economy statistics within the game. It's essentially a clean slate for all economy related data.

In-Depth Description

The reset_economy console command in Europa Universalis IV is designed to reset the global economy statistics of the game to their default state. It resets all worldwide variables related to economic factors, such as the amount of traded goods, inflation rates, and trade power.

When the command is activated, it affects all nations in the game, both player-controlled and AI-controlled. The key thing to note is that this command won't affect nation-specific factors such as national debt, income or expenses.

So, why would one want to use the reset_economy command?

During gameplay, there might be situations in which the global economy parameters have changed significantly due to various in-game events or player actions.

This might result in unbalanced gameplay or inaccurate statistical analysis. In such cases, the reset_economy console command can be a helpful tool to restore the global economy to its initial parameters.

How to Open the Command Console

In EU4, cheats are executed from the command console, a text box that you type commands into.

To open the command console press the ~(tilde) key, which is typically located under ESC (escape).

If your keyboard does not have that key, or pressing ~ does not work, try the following keys:

  • ~
  • SHIFT + 2
  • SHIFT + 3
  • ALT + 2 + 1

Type your command into the console, and then press ENTER .