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runyear Console Command

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

runyear

Debug

Runs a command file once a year is reached

ParameterDescription
YearTextrequired
Command FileTextrequired

Command builder

Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste runyear command.

Year
Command File

Overview

Schedules a command file to run once the game reaches a given year, automating a setup or test that should fire at a future date.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the runyear command in EU4?

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

What does the runyear command do?

Runs a command file once a year is reached.

What are the parameters for the runyear command?

The syntax is runyear [year] [command file]. It takes 2 arguments: year, command file.

Does the runyear command require any DLC?

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

Can you use runyear in Ironman mode?

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